Good Intentions
Toad the Wet Sprocket
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It's hard to rely on my good intentions When my head's full of things that I can't mention Seems I usually get things right But I can't understand what I did last night It's hard to rely on my own good senses When I miss so much that requires attention Have to laugh at myself sometimes And I can see that I'm not blind There's little relief Give us reprieve For all the things I've left behind I'm positive that I'm not blind I'm not afraid things won't get better But it feels like this has gone on forever You have to cry with your own blue tears Have to laugh with your own good cheer It's hard to rely on my good intentions When my head's full of things that I can't mention Seems I usually get things right But I can't understand what I did last night There's little relief Give us reprieve Imagining the world outside I'm positive that I'm not blind I can't be hard on you 'cause you know I've been there too Learned a lot of things from you But life gives little relief Give us reprieve And when everyone is cold as ice I clinch my fists and close my eyes Imagining the world outside But I can see that I'm not blind
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Written by: Dean Dinning, Glen Phillips, Randel Guss, Todd Nichols
Lyrics © O/B/O CAPASSO
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10 facts about this song
Band Formation"Good Intentions" is a song by American alternative rock band Toad the Wet Sprocket, which was formed in 1986.
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GenreEven though Toad the Wet Sprocket is primarily recognized as an alternative rock band, the song "Good Intentions" extends into a pop-oriented sound.
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AlbumThe song "Good Intentions" featured in their compilation album "In Light Syrup" which was released in 1995.
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PopularisationThis song was popularized largely because of its association with a '90s television sitcom. It was included in the soundtrack for the second season of the popular television series "Friends."
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Chart RankingIn the United States, "Good Intentions" peaked at number 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Songs StructureIt had a verse-chorus song structure and relied heavily on vocal harmonies, infusing their grunge-era rock sound with a more mellow and melodic undertone.
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Band DisbandmentThe band disbanded in 1998, just a few years after the release of "Good Intentions", only to regroup several years later in 2006.
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LyricsThe song lyrics explore the ambiguities of life, presenting a theme of good intentions not always leading to beneficial outcomes.
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Artistic ContributionDespite its mainstream success, "Good Intentions" held to Toad the Wet Sprocket's artistic sensibilities, framing fragile lyrics within a soft-pop tune.
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ReceptionThe song received positive reviews from critics for its melodious tune and profound lyrics.
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