what is black balloon by the goo goo dolls about
Black Balloon (Goo Goo Dolls song) The song, according to lead singer Johnny Rzeznik, is based on a woman who is struggling with a heroin addiction and her lover who is desperately trying to save her. He has also said that it is about "seeing someone you love that is so great just screw up so bad." Speculation as to the exact subject matter of the song has also been attributed to the ex-wife of bassist Robby Takac (who had overdosed on heroin).
Come On Eileen Although often believed to have been inspired by a childhood friend with whom Kevin Rowland had a romantic, and later sexual, relationship in his teens,[8] there was actually no real Eileen. "In fact she was composite, to make a point about Catholic repression."[9]
My Guy Her version of the song was used in the film "More American Graffiti" (1979)
If I Had My Life to Live Over The song is now a recognized standard, recorded by many artists.