Lyric discussion by bobtheflob 

Cover art for Eyes Wide Open lyrics by Goo Goo Dolls, The

Goo goo dolls songs are often metaphors, although it maybe about the rich kid. To me its about the "club 18" gernation. That may be a bit of a european term. It's this generations 18-25's. Many are lost in a pool of alcohol, drugs and empty sex. Many don't work, or if they do they dont have good jobs, simply because of messing around at school. Drains on society, perhaps. Again this is just my interpretation.