What A Scene -- The Goo Goo Dolls

When you're feeling all wrong in the back of your mind again
How does it feel?  When you drop down  Everything's all the same
Saccharine, caffeine, nicotine gum   All tastes sweet but it's not for long
And I just think you thought it would be

And when you're looking for truth on the cover of a magazine
How does it feel? When you found out what you're not going to be
They give you your image and the things you believe
Open your eyes, tell me what did you see
And I just think you thought it so real

And how does it feel when you're out on your own?
And now it's too late to go home  And it's hard to be free when you're
down on your knees  Take it easy 'til you make it alone
Now your supermarket, punk rock, television, comedy
Out on the scene   I been down now there's no hand to feed

And all the beautiful images lining your walls
Pop radio screaming down the halls  And now you think you found
something real  When it's all about money and the things that you need
Live a big lie and they all believe  And I just find that somehow obscene

And how does it feel to be out on your own ?
And now it's too late to go home  And it's hard to be free when you're
down on your knees  Take it easy 'til you make it alone  What a scene
It's all been said before And all been done 
Take it easy 'til you make it alone  
'Cause lies weigh more than truth  Innocence looks good on you
Now everybody wants to know your name 


This is a song about childhood, much like "Name," but this song is more vengeful and bitter. John Rzeznik is speaking to children who have grown up in the same situation as he did, telling them that they have to deal with it, and at the same time pitying them.                                                     
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