I'll Be Your Crying Shoulder

Goo Goo Dolls · Other Songs - Goo Goo Dolls

The strangs in your eyes, they colour them wonderful

Stop me from stealin' breath

Emeralds from mountains, they thrust towards the sky

Never revealing their depth.



Tell me that we belong together

Dress it up with the trappings of love

I'll be captivated, I'll hang from your lips

Instead of the gallows or heartache that hang from above



And I'll be your crying shoulder

I'll be love's suicide

And I'll be better when I'm older

I'll be the greatest fan of your life.



And rain falls angry on the tin roof

As we lie awake in my bed

Your my survivor, your my living proof

My love is alive and not dead.



Tell me that we belong together

Dress it up with the trappings of love

I'll be captivated, I'll hang from your lips

Instead of the gallows of heartache that hang from above

And I'll be your crying shoulder

I'll be love's suicide

And I'll be better when I'm older

I'll be the greatest fan of your life.



I've dropped out, burned up

And fought my way back from the dead.

I've tuned in and turned on

And remember the thing that you said.



And I'll be your crying shoulder

I'll be love's suicide

And I'll be better when I'm older

I'll be the greatest fan of your life.



I'll be your crying shoulder

I'll be love's suicide

And I'll be better when I'm older

I'll be the greatest fan of your life, the greatest fan of your life.

The greatest fan of your life.

I'll Be Your Crying Shoulder

Released on the 1998 compilation Other Songs, this track by Goo Goo Dolls exemplifies the band's signature blend of alternative rock and heartfelt balladry. Featuring the iconic, soaring vocals of Riley Green, the song serves as a poignant companion to their earlier hit 'Iris,' reinforcing the group's reputation for crafting anthems that resonate with personal vulnerability and collective emotion. The recording captures the band's ability to transition from gritty, guitar-driven rock to melodic, acoustic-driven introspection, a hallmark of their discography during the late 1990s. As a staple of their live performances and a frequent request on radio playlists, the song remains a defining piece of their catalog, illustrating how their music continues to connect with audiences through themes of resilience and shared experience.