Boxes
Boxes

Goo Goo Dolls - Boxes Lyrics

May 6, 2016
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Boxes Lyrics

I need a family to drive me crazy
Call me out when I'm low and lazy
It won't be perfect, but we'll be fine
'Cause I've got your back, and you've got mine
You got mine

We'll have tiny boxes for memories
Open them up and we'll set them free
There'll be bad days and some hard times
But I'll keep your secrets, if you keep mine

You are the memory that won't ever lapse
When twenty-five years have suddenly passed
Wherever you take me, it's clear I will go
Your love's the one love that I need to know
Your love's the one love that I need to know

Take my picture and then you laugh
But I hate the way I look in photographs
Keep your memories, but don't live the past
I'm looking forward to the best days we will have

You are the memory that won't ever lapse
When twenty-five years have suddenly passed
Wherever you take me, it's clear I will go
Your love's the one love that I need to know
You are the sun in the desolate sky
And your life's in these words and it can't be denied
Wherever you take me, it's clear I will go
Your love's the one love that I need to know
Your love's the one love that I need to know

You can cry away all your complicated memories
That keep you up so many nights
But darling, save your apologies
'Cause I know that you're scared
But I swear you'll be alright
I swear you're alright
You're alright

When the answers escape us when we start to fade
Remember who loved you and the ones who have stayed
'Cause my body will fail, but my soul will go on
So don't you get lonely
I'm right where you are

You are the memory that won't ever lapse
When twenty-five years have suddenly passed
Wherever you take me, it's clear I will go
Your love's the one love that I need to know
You are the sun in the desolate sky
And your life's in these words and it can't be denied
Wherever you take me, it's clear I will go
Your love's the one love that I need to know
Your love's the one love that I need to know

Writer(s): DREW PEARSON, JOHN RZEZNIK
Copyright(s): Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who wrote the song 'Boxes' by Goo Goo Dolls?

    'Boxes' was written by John Rzeznik, the frontman of Goo Goo Dolls, and Drew Pearson, a producer and songwriter known for his work with artists like Kesha, Switchfoot, and the Zac Brown Band.

  2. What album is 'Boxes' featured on?

    'Boxes' is featured on the Goo Goo Dolls' eleventh studio album titled 'Boxes,' which explores new sounds including synths, electronic effects, and hip-hop beats.

  3. What inspired John Rzeznik's songwriting approach for 'Boxes'?

    John Rzeznik drew inspiration from his feelings of being an outsider and longing for acceptance. He also took production cues from John Lennon’s use of echo and heavy slapback on vocals.

  4. How does 'Boxes' reflect John Rzeznik's personal experiences?

    'Boxes' reflects John Rzeznik's personal experiences of feeling like an outsider looking in. The song delves into themes of belonging and fitting in, which are recurring elements in his music.

  5. Did the band experiment with new sounds on the album containing 'Boxes'?

    Yes, on their eleventh studio album 'Boxes,' the Goo Goo Dolls experimented with new sounds such as synths, electronic effects, and hip-hop beats to break away from their traditional style.

  6. What role does nostalgia play in the lyrics of 'Boxes'?

    'Boxes' incorporates nostalgia through references to memories stored in tiny boxes that are opened up and set free. It emphasizes cherishing past experiences while looking forward to future moments together.

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