Goo Goo Dolls - Sympathy Lyrics






Stranger than your sympathy
And this is my apology
I'm killing myself from the inside out
And all my fears have pushed you out

And I wished for things that I don't need
(all I wanted)
And what I chase won't set me free
(it's all I wanted)
And I get scared but I'm not crawlin' on my knees

Oh, yeah
Everything's all wrong, yeah
Everything's all wrong, yeah
Where the hell did I think I was?

And stranger than your sympathy
I take these things, so I don't feel
I'm killing myself from the inside out
And now my head's been filled with doubt

It's hard to lead the life you choose
(all I wanted)
And all your luck's run out on you
(all I wanted)
And you can't see when all your dreams are coming true

Oh, yeah
It's easy to forget, yeah
When you choke on the regrets, yeah
Who the hell did I think I was?

And stranger than your sympathy
And all these thoughts you stole from me
And I'm not sure where I belong
And nowhere's home and I'm all wrong

And I was in love with things I tried to make believe I was
And I wouldn't be the one to kneel before the dreams I wanted
And all the talk and all the lies were all the empty things disguised as me

Mmm, yeah
Stranger than your sympathy
Stranger than your sympathy
Mmm hmmm mmm





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  1. R.... B....

    I think it was funny when he and "Elves" shared awkward glances.

  2. c.... o....

    All John needs is his guitar... and his amazing =) so talented

  3. D.... G....

    I love this song

  4. A.... W....

    Johnny is one hot dude💓love loooove this song ...
    When you choke on the regrets💔

  5. A.... M....

    Always a step ahead. Literally sang this to me, I knew the words. Then I didn't understand the meaning until later on and I can fully relate.

  6. J.... J....

    I take these things so I don't feel

  7. r.... m....

    His facial expressions during the video means a lot.... What a great video indeed... And ofcourse a timeless song.....

  8. D.... P....

    ♥♥♥

  9. D.... d....

    🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

  10. N.... R....

    And yes, I agree, a VERY UNDERRATED song...

  11. N.... R....

    Sympathy is one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard & one of my favourites. Thanks Johnny Rzeznik for writing it & shari ng it with the world!

  12. D.... B....

    Freshman Year .
    God I miss those amazing days

  13. B.... C....

    This song is just so beautiful , so so better when compared to 2019 songs , has a feel to it which most songs lack nowadays

  14. E.... L....

    A Cinderella story 🥺 watched this movie when I was little all the time , heard this song and was instantly obsessed and still am 😍

  15. R.... H....

    This song doesn't get enough cred...❤

  16. A.... N....

    ❤️ La nueva cenicienta ❤️

  17. P.... N....

    **listening to music** I always liked the music video to this song. I know how did I end up in this mess in Vegas in a cab? If I was sitting in the cab thats what was going through my mind. Sick and tired of the bullshit.

  18. M.... T....

    "And I wished for things that I don't need, and what I chase won't set me free"

    What a wonderful line.

  19. A.... h....

    I EXIST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  20. S.... S....

    He said, this song is one of the hardest songs to sing for him... his personal struggles in life. I think I understand some of them I know I do.

  21. G.... P....

    Please take a leap guys and make music like this again. The industry is saturated with pop, we need a change in pace, change in feeling and sound.

  22. S.... d....

    AMAZING Jonhny ♥♥♥ beautiful 😍😍

    S.... d....

    Absolutely!

  23. E.... H....

    LOVE THIS SONG

  24. D.... B....

    Do you know how much effort it takes to look like you don't give a shit?

  25. E.... H....

    LONG FOREVER GOO GOO DOLLS

  26. T.... T....

    Music for life!

  27. K.... B....

    “ Who the hell did I think I was “ Best line ever.

  28. L.... K....

    I drove my girlfriend away. I let my fears get in the way of what I was trying to protect. I cant believe I ruined it. That girl was the best fucking thing that ever happened to me. Who the hell did I think I was?

  29. L.... S....

    💞💋💞

  30. L.... A....

    Love love!!

  31. M.... T....

    The most honest song John has ever written. Said that himself.

  32. c.... l....

    God this brings me back to Hilary duff movie. The Cinderella movie.

  33. D.... B....

    2019 still rockinnnnn... oh heyyyy 😜

  34. R.... B....

    It's like I'm in highschool all over again 😍😢🤷🏼‍♀️

  35. C.... R....

    10/01/2019 and i'm here listening his awesome musics since 1995! (Y)

  36. m.... t....

    This is the first time I heard the Goo Goo Dolls in this music video

  37. T.... J....

    2019

    *A Cinderella Story*

    *Happy New Year* 2019

    T.... J....

    Ty'Leena Jefferson lol you came back to 2019 to post this comment haha you would

  38. J.... B....

    It’s 2018 and I fell in love with the song iris cuz of my dad and now I think I’m gonna be blasting all their songs soon😂😂

  39. D.... B....

    Still there best song

  40. T.... W....

    Probably my favorite song by this group. I did a version of this on acoustic in standard tuning. Fun song to play

  41. d.... g....

    Another absolute gem from the GGD.. Such a great band!!

  42. j.... ....

    Good song

  43. P.... W....

    I love this song because it's real I love the goo goo dolls

  44. C.... t....

    I'm only 13 but this music is so amazing, beautiful and meaningful. Thank you so much Goo Goo Dolls for making amazing music!

  45. r.... t....

    ilove goo goo dolls songs♥️

  46. K.... R....

    SEE YA IN VEGAS BABY ~~~ <3 ~~~~ 2018 dizzy this gal up, please !!!

  47. J.... A....

    Johnny is beautiful

  48. V.... A....

    2018! and i still here!

  49. E.... C....

    🎤 Uomo Cantante Veramente Molto Sagittario, Bellissimo,😗👻👼☀️✨🌎👟👟🎩

  50. M.... ....

    Who the hell did I think I was?

  51. C.... ....

    “And I get scared but I’m not crawling on my knees...”

  52. A.... M....

    i love this song and its so short

  53. I.... B....

    I wished he was mine

  54. K.... E....

    One of my favorites!!!!

  55. M.... A....

    2018? Anyone?

  56. s.... 1....

    Elvis scene......love it!!

  57. C.... ....

    Most of the comments here are talking about how they came from Cinderella Story but is there anyone else here who came bc of Kellin's Iris cover and somehow wandered over here

  58. H.... F....

    I love you goo goo dolls band....I love all of you Jhon, Robby, and Mike...you are the best. warm huge from Indonesia..

  59. D.... G....

    Cresci ouvindo essas caras é de mais 😘😘😘😘

  60. M.... M....

    Johnny's ride in uber carpool

  61. C.... S....

    i miss my old car and songs like this .

  62. D.... W....

    This reminds me of my ex ugh

  63. T.... O....

    eu te amo John *-*

  64. K.... D....

    A CINDERELLA STORY

  65. P.... F....

    In 2018 and I still love it <3 <3

  66. M.... M....

    You cant see when all your dreams are comin true..
    Oh yeah, its easy to forget- yeah.
    And you choke on the regrets, yeah

  67. I.... P....

    Final fantasy live action must use jhon rzeznik to be main actor

  68. P.... N....

    Im doing okay.  Seen better days.  Just hurting big time from something.

  69. T.... L....

    Is an amazing song. I loveeeeeeee ❤️

  70. M.... ....

    In the dictionary between shit and syphilis...kickin tune boys!

  71. T.... H....

    I want them to sing

  72. M.... M....

    I've put this on repeat for hours and it never gets old. So much honesty in this song

  73. K.... ....

    Johnny Johnny! oh how cool u r!!!

  74. C.... T....

    Hey i know these sort of messages are annoying, but if you have time would you please check out my bands single ghost? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5r-rIk_ivY I'm at a loss for how to get our music heard outside of the local area we play in and the few areas we are able to tour to.

  75. M.... N....

    i love when john and elvis look at eachother. lol john said in an interview this was his most personal song he ever wrote and that he was afraid to put it on the album. love this man!

  76. j.... h....

    I love his smile at the end!😍😍😍

    j.... h....

    That's how the song makes me feel.

    j.... h....

    Oh my gosh, me too!! I've always loved his smile at the end of the video...tre cool

    j.... h....

    Oh my gosh, mee too!!! I have always liked his smile at the end of the video..

  77. I.... R....

    the most my favorite rock band for me....

  78. J.... J....

    I take these things so I don't feel

  79. h.... b....

    This is my song to myself when I chose pills and powders over love, over one year clean

  80. m.... w....

    All my friends think I’m a weird Jamaican because I don’t listen to certain songs but I have to listen to a song that’s makes sense n have meaning 🤗something I can connect to and these guys gets a BIG FUCKING THUMBS UP

  81. m.... ....

    How absolutely gorgeous is John in this video <3 <3

  82. D.... T....

    some deep fucking lyrics

  83. D.... T....

    some deep fucking lyrics

  84. *.... P....

    I miss these guys so much!!!😢😢😢

  85. i.... 7....

    Wrong video

  86. H.... A....

    FOREVER FAV

  87. W.... F....

    I made a cover of this song who wants to see https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWpy9sy2XFY

  88. C.... ....

    A Cinderella Story! ❤❤

  89. a.... B....

    Hillary Duff film 😄 La Nueva Cenicienta ❤ Perú👍

  90. J.... D....

    Funny thing with this song at yesterday's concert Johnny said he doesn't really know what this song is about, he said it must have been all the drugs😂 at the time. I love them so much, they truly are amazing.

  91. s.... 7....

    love the dolls...thanx boys...

  92. J.... ....

    best song about drugs

  93. E.... N....

    Stranger than your sympathy and all these thoughts you stole from me

  94. R.... R....

    Almost 27 years old and I still love this song

  95. S.... K....

    Omg this band <3

  96. b.... b....

    still brillant

  97. A.... R....

    miss you