He wrote this in about an hour for 'City of Angels'. This kind of talent makes me envious. Only thing I can do in about an hour is eat a few sleeves of chewy Chips Ahoy.
like when you have a crush, and they dont know, and they either announce their boyfriend/girlfriend or say "Im happy being alone, relationships arent for me". The latter happened to me recently, and i really want to tell her "If you just give me a chance, i think i could change your mind" but i dont want to ruin anything. Me and her are such good friends. Plus, we live a long while away from eachother (Her in Alberta, Canada and me in Arkansa, USA) so i dont know how long it'd last anyways. But a man can dream...a man can dream :')
@@_Devil How can you call someone a friend when the feelings you have for them aren't what a friend would feel? It is one of the worst things when a man goes the friendship route, to get the girl.
Right? I've been marathoning this song, covers and all, abrññnd every time it is sung there is a nuance and you understand the lyrics a little different every time... Now that is transcendental poetry, touches my soul every time.
Memories flow through my whole body listening to this and remembering being 20 in 1998 when city of angels came out. Gosh what an exciting time in my life. When memories are tied to a song, the song never gets old.
@@wyatthunter987 I guess its sarcasm. Nothing in this video suggest that he is talented either at singing or guitar (I do know he can do better than this).
@applecider Because there is nothing special with his guitar skills and he is literally runing away from the high notes that made this an epic song. I play guitar and sing, and Im not better than him overall, but I can clearly see when someone is not that good of a singer and this guy is singing totally plane here, could be his age I guess
How can you hate this song? I know it's overplayed and all, but at least it's heartfelt and not overproduced pop music. Every band would sell their soul just to be able to have one song like this one. It probably is the best rock ballad of all time.
John is one hell of a musician and writer. 20+ years and this song still hits me every time. These guys created a song that reaches so many people in their own personal way.
I have a very strong personal connection with this song. It's the first song I learned from just getting lost in the music and watching him play it on guitar, no tabs just my eyes. Haven't played in years, been playing since I was 5 I'm 25 now, started playing again and man I forgot how much I need music in my life. Relearning this song today
He's getting older but this song will never get old for me. This is a sad song but the way he plays it and sing it here makes it more sadder, because i can't feel the passion & emotion within him.
And I'd give up forever to touch you 'Cause I know that you feel me somehow You're the closest to heaven that I'll ever be And I don't want to go home right now And all I can taste is this moment And all I can breathe is your life And sooner or later it's over I just don't wanna miss you tonight And I don't want the world to see me 'Cause I don't think that they'd understand When everything's meant to be broken I just want you to know who I am And you can't fight the tears that ain't coming Or the moment of truth in your lies When everything feels like the movies Yeah you bleed just to know you're alive And I don't want the world to see me 'Cause I don't think that they'd understand When everything's meant to be broken I just want you to know who I am And I don't want the world to see me 'Cause I don't think that they'd understand When everything's meant to be broken I just want you to know who I am And I don't want the world to see me 'Cause I don't think that they'd understand When everything's meant to be broken I just want you to know who I am I just want you to know who I am I just want you to know who I am I just want you to know who I am
John is gold taking this on his own.And we are all sitting in a room at his place. Thanks we had the time of our lives. Thanks John we know who you are. Rock on.
i remember hearing that back in the late 90s that when city of angels came out, johnny saw a screening of the film and was so moved and inspired by it that he went back to his hotel room and wrote this song in one night....
well "Classic Rock" usually describes rock music from the 90's and before. More specifically, it describes 90's (and before) rock music that cant quite fit in the Gunge or Alternative genre
Masterpiece ! All those years this man spent trying to learn guitar in his youth,starting a band,touring, changing guitar strings,all totally worth it when he came up with this beautiful song ! Stay healthy man!
yes, and that was just the beginning, most aren't willing or able to push through the rocks being pelted at you on a pedestal to bleed through until you heal again, then start another chapter...it's brutal and then some. Thanks for the comment, blessings.
It's amazing how music can transport us through space and time....I hear this song and all of a sudden it's year 2000 again and I'm in a Datsun pickup with Brian in Hawaii. I can't believe that was 2 decades ago.
The first time I heard it was in the cinema watching the movie City of Angels !! Can’t describe the feeling I got at that moment the way the song is and how they included in the movie ! Perfect !
I have a new appreciation to John Rzeznik for playing this and singing acoustic version! Beautiful 💕Thank you Classic Rock and thank you John Rzeznik again!
***** If they were a one-hit wonder, I could see someone get tired of hearing the same request over time. That's obviously not the case here. As someone who writes and plays music, I'd say that I love and feel the music enough that it's still enjoyable to play a song that I've played 1000 times before. Part of being a musician is seeing the enjoyment that your music brings to others... and if that means playing a song that's been overplayed, so be it.
That was so beautiful I just can't find the words it's so beautiful wow! I had never seen this before I think it is absolutely one of the better versions of Iris acoustic! I guess we just can't get enough of this song very well done guys!
😮 Johnny Rzeznik your music is truly inspirational and no matter where you are it will get you through anything you've helped me in so mine ways you don't even know your music helped me through a deep depression I am truly grateful for all your music and truly thankful for all your Amazon songs .thank you for everything you do Bridget Beerman 😊
I've always felt this is a very emotionally charged song. Every time I hear it, I feel it deep. one of the best songs ever written imho did anyone notice he doesnt have a first string on the guitar
I love this song, this man, his talent and the way he tunes his guitar!! Thanks for posting this video. I'm a bit late to the show, but still finding these gems coming across my feed!
Interesting story: his guitar is missing one string (high E) because at the time of writing this song he had a broken guitar which was missing strings. He did not want to go outside to replace them. While composing the song I imagine it would have felt and sounded similar to this performance.
As a drummer, I love to watch guitar players contort their left hand when playing many Goo tunes on normally strung and tuned guitars. What an amazing song writer!
Still one of the best song ever written👌 in my opinion. I'll never get tired listening to this. I'm grateful to my dad for introducing me to this song also, the 80's to 90's songs as well
I love this version. I think it adds an extra layer of emotion like how Johnny Cash could cover a rock song and give it a different face just because of the tempo and pitch difference.
People need to understand that this is meant to be a light acoustic rendition. He's not going to hit the same notes at the original recorded version. But that along with the condition of his voice should be enough reason for him not to go all out on this acoustic session. His voice is still good but not in the same shape that it used to be.. so cut him some slack.
You was there when he did this performance and he told you that was the intention? Damn son. Its a good thing we had some one there to let us know exactly what he intended to do, otherwise it would come off boring, not passionate, dull, and tired. Nice save.
Musicians give different versions of their songs all the time. This is, to people who know music, a quiet calm version of the song. You don't need to be a psychic to know that's his intention, it's obvious. He likely cannot hot the high notes, yeah, but that doesn't matter when it's this kind of performance. He doesn't need to for this particular version. The arrogance of some people, remarkable, funny and tragic.
I learnt guitar last year Christmas time 2019... now I can play this flawlessly and I love it so damn much I could play it all day...same tuning too B d.d.d.d.d.....
Alt tuning is like another language (for most standard guitar players)....and when it's expressed like this it is very pleasing....I've read John put this together when asked to put a song on the movie while he was going through some sh**...What a freaking result !!! All have is "thank you"...You have been touched !!! :-)
This song lives forever in my heart. Always called to me as a kid and had a sense of the meaning but nowadays I feel every word to my core, sadly. The lyrics are the spires of a bleeding heart for what could be and you never had and the instrumentals are beauty manifested❤️ Ughhh after listening to this I am GUTTED all over again!!!
People who never really sang for their supper before, don't realize that the voice doesn't last forever. There are VERY FEW singers his age who can sing like they did in their 20's. Also...for some, the hard living really catches up to them. Father Time is undefeated, folks.
One of the most beautiful songs ever written.
I just told my girl the exact same thing. This song is up there.
It’s my favorite song of ALL TIME!
it is the most beautiful song ever written :)
He wrote this in about an hour for 'City of Angels'. This kind of talent makes me envious. Only thing I can do in about an hour is eat a few sleeves of chewy Chips Ahoy.
This is a great song, but Justin Bieber’s song Yummy is the best song ever!!
one of those songs that come once in a lifetime that makes your heart skip a beat
I bet you’re a good guy
@@gregoryvanhalen his last name is blosser, he does seem like a good guy
hold my umbrella th-cam.com/video/_HZM0QiuUS8/w-d-xo.html
And hang dangling on the hope for a second chorus...xorb
one of the best songs that a movie was made for.
Getting over someone you never had is a whole different kind of pain and whole different kind of healing process.
You are spot on
like when you have a crush, and they dont know, and they either announce their boyfriend/girlfriend or say "Im happy being alone, relationships arent for me". The latter happened to me recently, and i really want to tell her "If you just give me a chance, i think i could change your mind" but i dont want to ruin anything. Me and her are such good friends. Plus, we live a long while away from eachother (Her in Alberta, Canada and me in Arkansa, USA) so i dont know how long it'd last anyways. But a man can dream...a man can dream :')
@@_Devil How can you call someone a friend when the feelings you have for them aren't what a friend would feel? It is one of the worst things when a man goes the friendship route, to get the girl.
nobody cares about your breakup
The more I hear this song, the more I realize how great those lyrics are.
Try watching City of Angels. It will definitely hurt more.
@@spicytofuuuu True man.
Right? I've been marathoning this song, covers and all, abrññnd every time it is sung there is a nuance and you understand the lyrics a little different every time... Now that is transcendental poetry, touches my soul every time.
Memories flow through my whole body listening to this and remembering being 20 in 1998 when city of angels came out. Gosh what an exciting time in my life. When memories are tied to a song, the song never gets old.
shit thats when i was born
We are close to the same age brother. We were there
@@JasonMcFly good times 🙂👊
Music is a time capsule
I was only born in 1998 but this song is just a flood of nostalgia. I think it just sounded like that era to be honest.
Possibly his best live performance ever. Listen to that running bass line. That’s talent folks.
That’s mostly practice. Can’t deny he’s talented though
@@wyatthunter987 I guess its sarcasm. Nothing in this video suggest that he is talented either at singing or guitar (I do know he can do better than this).
@applecider Because there is nothing special with his guitar skills and he is literally runing away from the high notes that made this an epic song. I play guitar and sing, and Im not better than him overall, but I can clearly see when someone is not that good of a singer and this guy is singing totally plane here, could be his age I guess
@@diegobarreto3010 its acoustic! Its supposed to be more mellow
@@diegobarreto3010 tell me your insecure without saying it...🤣🤦♂️
The way he has that guitar tuned is flawless genius
The unique tunings this guy uses in so many songs... he is pretty genius
what is the tuning in this song?
@@aprendopianoymusica BDDDDD
@@paoloventrone9277 I see he's missing the high E string @2:02 . Is that intentional?
@@hks20psi why? I found a song tutorial and the tuning was same as noted above. No need to remove that string.
@@p.u.s.h.532 is for the color of the sounds. In this case, I think that Jhon wanted the song to sound with more bass
Can we just take a moment to praise Johnny for playing this song with five strings
When he composed this song, he only had only 3 strings 😂 Just goes to show the talent the man has.
You don't need all the string to play this song lol
I was 12 when this song came out I am 36 now and I love it even more ❤️❤️❤️❤️90's what a Era for music
I was 14 and it takes me back there every time
one of the best songs ever written imho
You haven’t heard starless by king crimson yet
Agreed
This is a great song but if you're looking for the best song ever written try listening to for crying out loud by meatloaf. True talent.
Definitely
Apparently you haven’t heard tribute by Tenacious D (this is a close second tho)
How can you hate this song? I know it's overplayed and all, but at least it's heartfelt and not overproduced pop music. Every band would sell their soul just to be able to have one song like this one. It probably is the best rock ballad of all time.
one of the few songs i believe that can never be overplayed
John is one hell of a musician and writer. 20+ years and this song still hits me every time. These guys created a song that reaches so many people in their own personal way.
This song means the world to me I've been in love with this woman for 20 years.
It's been more than 20 years, and still one of the coolest songs..
i own a extra guitar just to play iris, no joke.
+Cookies are cool!! I do as well, haha(:
it's a weird ass tuning haha
+jjkftw interesting lol
that's the spirit
u are a rich man, then :p
that guitar tuning has only one sole purpose: to play Iris
+Don Garou Covered this a few weeks ago, I was like "BDDDDD" WHAT?!
+Don Garou Damn straight
+Don Garou yeah no way I'm tuning my guitar just for one song.
+madmax1717 well if it's this song is should
+Mugenloo BDDDD if you look close he doesn't have that high e string
I have a very strong personal connection with this song. It's the first song I learned from just getting lost in the music and watching him play it on guitar, no tabs just my eyes. Haven't played in years, been playing since I was 5 I'm 25 now, started playing again and man I forgot how much I need music in my life. Relearning this song today
He's getting older but this song will never get old for me. This is a sad song but the way he plays it and sing it here makes it more sadder, because i can't feel the passion & emotion within him.
This song remains one of my favorites. Absolutely incredible. Lyrically and spiritually.
I've always felt this is a very emotionally charged song. Every time I hear it, I feel it deep.
Will never, ever get tired of this song or John's acoustic performance of it. LUV.
I’ve seen the goo goo dolls a few times and every time I rewatch the videos I am blown away. This man really is a beauty, incredible
They’ve been over 20 years and you just keep being awesome 🤩, thanks for the song and the thousand beautiful memories it brings to me even now 🥲❤️🌃
He really is an outstanding musician
I still have GOO in my heart!
And I'd give up forever to touch you
'Cause I know that you feel me somehow
You're the closest to heaven that I'll ever be
And I don't want to go home right now
And all I can taste is this moment
And all I can breathe is your life
And sooner or later it's over
I just don't wanna miss you tonight
And I don't want the world to see me
'Cause I don't think that they'd understand
When everything's meant to be broken
I just want you to know who I am
And you can't fight the tears that ain't coming
Or the moment of truth in your lies
When everything feels like the movies
Yeah you bleed just to know you're alive
And I don't want the world to see me
'Cause I don't think that they'd understand
When everything's meant to be broken
I just want you to know who I am
And I don't want the world to see me
'Cause I don't think that they'd understand
When everything's meant to be broken
I just want you to know who I am
And I don't want the world to see me
'Cause I don't think that they'd understand
When everything's meant to be broken
I just want you to know who I am
I just want you to know who I am
I just want you to know who I am
I just want you to know who I am
This Lyrics are pure Art🖤✨🌆
This is one of the most beautiful rock songs ever written. 🌹
John is gold taking this on his own.And we are all sitting in a room at his place. Thanks we had the time of our lives. Thanks John we know who you are. Rock on.
How many are still here to listen to it again in 2024?
me
over here buddy
me, I saw them in February with Matchbox Twenty, BEST CONCERT EVER!!!!
👋
You got a hole in ya arse?
To have heard this sung live is just beyond amazing. I really feel lucky and blessed to have experienced the magic they bring.
Never get tired of hearing this song!!!
i remember hearing that back in the late 90s that when city of angels came out, johnny saw a screening of the film and was so moved and inspired by it that he went back to his hotel room and wrote this song in one night....
This can’t be Classic Rock! Way to make me feel old. I was in high school when this song came out. Lol
well "Classic Rock" usually describes rock music from the 90's and before. More specifically, it describes 90's (and before) rock music that cant quite fit in the Gunge or Alternative genre
Masterpiece !
All those years this man spent trying to learn guitar in his youth,starting a band,touring, changing guitar strings,all totally worth it when he came up with this beautiful song ! Stay healthy man!
yes, and that was just the beginning, most aren't willing or able to push through the rocks being pelted at you on a pedestal to bleed through until you heal again, then start another chapter...it's brutal and then some. Thanks for the comment, blessings.
Give em a break. He's a 50 yr old rockstar. Its Beautiful music.
You need to watch 69 yr old Steven Tyler hit the high notes of Dream On.
I think this was a turorial
He still looks alright for his age
Johnny don't need their breaks. The guy has a hand in making music history and making music what is is today.
@@TheJwwinter not everyone can be Steven
It's amazing how music can transport us through space and time....I hear this song and all of a sudden it's year 2000 again and I'm in a Datsun pickup with Brian in Hawaii. I can't believe that was 2 decades ago.
The first time I heard it was in the cinema watching the movie City of Angels !! Can’t describe the feeling I got at that moment the way the song is and how they included in the movie ! Perfect !
This song is hands down top 10 ever created. Masterpiece
I have a new appreciation to John Rzeznik for playing this and singing acoustic version! Beautiful 💕Thank you Classic Rock and thank you John Rzeznik again!
This song has always been my favorite!!❤😊
he played that song so many times he's probably sick of it
what singer is tired of your own music?.... :((
***** If they were a one-hit wonder, I could see someone get tired of hearing the same request over time. That's obviously not the case here. As someone who writes and plays music, I'd say that I love and feel the music enough that it's still enjoyable to play a song that I've played 1000 times before. Part of being a musician is seeing the enjoyment that your music brings to others... and if that means playing a song that's been overplayed, so be it.
In May he said that he was sY thr grocery store and said "aww shit we're elevator music"
how I hate that fucking song...
1MNUTZ its an acoustic version cmon
That was so beautiful I just can't find the words it's so beautiful wow! I had never seen this before I think it is absolutely one of the better versions of Iris acoustic! I guess we just can't get enough of this song very well done guys!
this song means so much to me. it means memories and tears, but also joy and nostalgia. i adore john and this song will always hit.
😮 Johnny Rzeznik your music is truly inspirational and no matter where you are it will get you through anything you've helped me in so mine ways you don't even know your music helped me through a deep depression I am truly grateful for all your music and truly thankful for all your Amazon songs .thank you for everything you do Bridget Beerman 😊
Love this song. Thankyou for bringing it into existence.
É como se eu a ouvisse pela primeira vez...linda demais
I love every version Johnny sings of Iris. Ranks at the top of my lists of songs. Every word means something to me about my life and my feelings
i don't get tired of listening to it. So why the heck would he get tired of a song with such strong lyrics.
Incredible voice! Love this song!! No auto tune. Just pure talent!!❤
This song pours into, and out of me. This was the closing call of the 90's.
Thank you for playing. I believe you are truly gifted.
Homesick for a place I've never been, whilst
Lovesick for a face I've never seen,
The agony is truly ecstasy.
Damn
This song is so AMAZING!!!
fantastic song that makes me emotional everytime I hear it... 'LOVE this solo acoustic version !!!
this man can write a song, his lyrics are some of the best in Song writing, Name is so beautifully written and this as well
I've always felt this is a very emotionally charged song. Every time I hear it, I feel it deep.
one of the best songs ever written imho
did anyone notice he doesnt have a first string on the guitar
The most beautiful voice!❤️️💫
In the record, the instrumental section when the entire band/strings do those strong “hits” is just incredibly powerful. Amazing song.
I love this song, this man, his talent and the way he tunes his guitar!! Thanks for posting this video. I'm a bit late to the show, but still finding these gems coming across my feed!
This is one of those songs that no one will ever forget.
Interesting story: his guitar is missing one string (high E) because at the time of writing this song he had a broken guitar which was missing strings. He did not want to go outside to replace them. While composing the song I imagine it would have felt and sounded similar to this performance.
Just noticed that. Wow
Awesome information!
Thanks 👏🏻
This actually made me cry. It's my ex's favourite song and brought up a lot feelings
As a drummer, I love to watch guitar players contort their left hand when playing many Goo tunes on normally strung and tuned guitars. What an amazing song writer!
Still one of the best song ever written👌 in my opinion. I'll never get tired listening to this. I'm grateful to my dad for introducing me to this song also, the 80's to 90's songs as well
One of my favorite all time songs!! Takes me back! Beautiful acoustics and voice! Ty🙏🏼💕
One of the best song ever. Im still hear until now 2019
I have seen John give solo concerts with just his guitar. That is TALENT. Iris is one of the best songs ever written and John is the best.
i deeply associate this song with someone i no longer talk to, and it will never fail to make me sad or even cry
All out here Judging a Goat. Big shout-out to the legend of a man. 💎
Wow! Absolutely amazing!
I love this version. I think it adds an extra layer of emotion like how Johnny Cash could cover a rock song and give it a different face just because of the tempo and pitch difference.
He really is an outstanding musician
People need to understand that this is meant to be a light acoustic rendition. He's not going to hit the same notes at the original recorded version. But that along with the condition of his voice should be enough reason for him not to go all out on this acoustic session. His voice is still good but not in the same shape that it used to be.. so cut him some slack.
You was there when he did this performance and he told you that was the intention? Damn son. Its a good thing we had some one there to let us know exactly what he intended to do, otherwise it would come off boring, not passionate, dull, and tired. Nice save.
I got it. You're right. People are stupid, but not us! Fuck 'em.
そう思う
Musicians give different versions of their songs all the time. This is, to people who know music, a quiet calm version of the song.
You don't need to be a psychic to know that's his intention, it's obvious.
He likely cannot hot the high notes, yeah, but that doesn't matter when it's this kind of performance. He doesn't need to for this particular version.
The arrogance of some people, remarkable, funny and tragic.
Always number one; spiritual 🎉
Perfect. Thank you. Timeless beautiful song.
A great piece of music forever and always. Miss the 90s terribly. The world made sense then. Where have we gone wrong??
This lyrics is very beautiful and he plays guitar very well.
I learnt guitar last year Christmas time 2019... now I can play this flawlessly and I love it so damn much I could play it all day...same tuning too B d.d.d.d.d.....
Alt tuning is like another language (for most standard guitar players)....and when it's expressed like this it is very pleasing....I've read John put this together when asked to put a song on the movie while he was going through some sh**...What a freaking result !!! All have is "thank you"...You have been touched !!! :-)
PERFECT! Just beautiful and authentic ...
Beautiful John! It gives me hope! Thank you!
I still have GOO in my heart!
Essa música é uma das minhas preferidas, ela me motiva bastante
This song made me feel what love is really all about..One of my all time faves..
This song lives forever in my heart. Always called to me as a kid and had a sense of the meaning but nowadays I feel every word to my core, sadly. The lyrics are the spires of a bleeding heart for what could be and you never had and the instrumentals are beauty manifested❤️ Ughhh after listening to this I am GUTTED all over again!!!
Are those your words or a song lyric?
@@squadmeta, LOL. Naaah… all me. Must’ve really been in my feels that day. This song is top tier.
@@Oliviuuuh1210 Yea your words were top tier too, rare inspiration in a YT comment. Love it! Peace.
Cadê os brasileiros que curtem música de verdade??...essa canção é uma obra de arte!2021#
"alright this is called iris"
Please, we know why we're here.
Literally
Every time I hear this I fall in love with someone I've never met. This and "I'll be" by Edwin McCain.....are romcom classics.
There is something so special about just a person and a guitar!
Unbelievable talent. brings tears to a stone-hearted man.
Hes saying WHERE everythings made to be broken, i always thought it was WHEN.
Yea, it sounded like that once, but you/we misheard. The last time he def said WHEN, he's just singing under his breath.
People who never really sang for their supper before, don't realize that the voice doesn't last forever. There are VERY FEW singers his age who can sing like they did in their 20's.
Also...for some, the hard living really catches up to them.
Father Time is undefeated, folks.
I will always love this song, it means so much to me. Long live the GGD
No words are enough great magnificent song just love it 🙂❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ and all the all written will be understud by some xxxx
I need a Goo Goo dolls concert in my life right now
I doubt he's sung it as many times as I've listened to it, and I'm not sick of it yet..
It can be annoying to have to tune my acoustic to BDDDDD every time I want to play this, but damn it’s worth it. Beautiful song.
I played this songs 10 years ago but now I wouldn’t know where to start
How the hill has it taken me so long to stumble across this when I listen to this song all the time 😂😂oh well another added to the playlist
You can't help but feel some kind of way when banging out this tune.
Roqueiros são lindos e sabem tocar nossos corações de um jeito realmente profundo.
The B D D D D D tuning owns my guitar. 2020 still listening