Up Yours

Goo Goo Dolls · What I Learned About Ego Opinion Art [2001]

Up yours

Stop your whining

Feeling swell

I'm doing fine

Yeah fuck your suicide

It's all bullshit 'cause I tried

And it really don't impress me all that much

Up yours

What you find

Sit right down

I got time

And you say here comes the end

And you haven't got a friend

And I'm standing here just screaming at the wall

Up yours

Stop your whine

What ya got

I got mine

And you shake your stupid head

And you wish that you were dead

And I swear sometimes you're happier than me

And you know it's hard to be

All the things you want me to be

And you go and make it hard on me

But I swear that anything you could be I could be can't you see

Up yours

Got no mind

That's too bad

You got time

Yeah, fuck your silly game

'Cause it's driving me insane

And it really doesn't matter much to me

Up Yours - Goo Goo Dolls

Released on the 2001 album What I Learned About Ego Opinion Art, 'Up Yours' stands as a defining track in the band's evolution toward a more mature, alternative rock sound. Following the massive success of 'Iris,' the song reflects a shift in lyrical themes, moving from romantic introspection to a sharper, more cynical critique of societal expectations and personal ego. Recorded with a polished production style characteristic of early 2000s pop-rock, the track features the band's signature blend of melodic hooks and gritty vocal delivery. It captures a specific moment in their discography where they balanced commercial appeal with a willingness to tackle complex, adult-oriented subject matter, solidifying their status as a significant force in the alternative genre.