Goo Dolls: A Song Analysis

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Everyone has or had troubles trying to find themselves in life. Making a name for yourself and becoming a good soul is one of the hardest things to do. There’s pressure, anxiety, and way too much judgement. My favorite band, The Goo Goo Dolls, put so much feeling and meaning in their songs. They sing Iris, my favorite song, which talks about being true to yourself and not taking life for granted. The lyrics in this song tell how people should try to find themselves and to not take life for granted.
This song has many meanings but one meaning is that missing someone can be mentally and physically painful. There’s a quote in the song that describes how you miss someone and don't want them to ever leave you. “You're the closest to heaven that

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