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Gin Blossoms guitarist Doug Hopkins wrote this about his old girlfriend, who was attempting to reconcile with. Hopkins had a lot of personal problems and struggled with alcohol abuse. When the band recorded the album, Hopkins was in bad shape, so they fired him. After this became a hit, he got even more depressed and committed suicide on December 5, 1993.

This was released as a single in July 1992 and flopped. When it was re-released in the summer of 1993 it became a hit.

Three different videos were shot before A&M Records approved one. The video became a MTV "Buzz Bin" item, propelling the band to stardom.

A version of this was included on their 1989 debut album, Dusted, on San Jacinto Records. It was one of many Gin Blossoms songs re-recorded for their later albums.

This was the first of five singles released from the album.

A live version was included on the single for "Found Out About You" in 1994.

Comments:

I wanted to cry when I learned what happened to Doug. I first heard this song when I was 9 or 10 and it's stuck with me since. Why is it that sometimes the people with the biggest hearts meet the worst ends? Only God can know. I hope to see Doug in heaven.
- Adam, Pomona, CA

wow this has been a favorite for years.. didnt know thats what happened.. i feel for the guy.. we've all been in a similar situation at one time or another
- Aaron, Houston, TX

Doug was great for guitar. The song has a great deal of meaning. I feel for the guy. "If I hadn't blown the whole thing years ago, I might be here with you." He wanted reconcilation with his girlfriend. When the song flopped and then became a hit it was just the last straw. It's a great song. Gin Blossoms rock. RIP Doug.
- Benjamin, Belchertown, MA

Great song. My boyfriend and I recently realized we didn't have a song, and chose this one because it suits us so well. I didn't realize there was such a tragic story behind it.
- Miriam, Welland, ON

One of the best songs of all time. Rest in peace, Doug. "With a little luck, one night, we'll drink together in a different light..."
- Joe, Middleville, MI

You cant leave a radio on for 10 minutes without hearin this song...Thats gotta say something...
- Clubber Lange, Ocean Gate, NJ

I LOVE the part, "Tomorrow we can drive around this town and let the cops chase us around".
- Lexi, Lansing, KS

Personally, I think Gin Blossoms is the best band ever. If there was one 90s' song on the Earth, this would be it.
- John, Conover, NC

Check out the Gin Blossoms' latest record - Major Lodge Victory
- a, fdsafds, Australia

This song came on the radio when i was 17 and had just broken up with an awful boyfriend and put my mother through hell. My mom was in the room and heard the line "If you don't excpect too much from me, you might not be let down" and my mom and me just looked at each other and laughed. Cause that pretty much summed up the best I could hope for in a boyfriend at the time. It was funny.
- Stacy, Evansville, IN

The song is great, but everytime I hear it I get the extremely sad realization that indeed the past can't be changed and that nothing can really take its place.
- Angela, Birmingham, AL

The only song in the whole wide world that I can listen to on repeat and never get tired of it. Ever since Buzz Bin came out when I was only about 9.
- Liz, Halifax, Canada

Alison road also another great song ...track it down
- pete, nowra, Australia

I love the Gin Blossoms & they always take me back to the puppy loves of when I was in high school! Miss those days & wish they played the Gin Blossoms more!
- Angela West, Tomball, TX

"Cos all I want's to be with you, and feel like I matter too".....O my good God Almighty, every time I hear that line it makes me feel like I'm back in a relationship where I love the guy more than he loves me and I've screwed everything up and there's nothing left I can do about it. This is a great, heartfelt song and it's really sad Doug committed suicidestill feeling that way.
- Eloise, London, England

Awesome song, but why aren't Gin Blossom songs shown at the song selecting screen? Anyway, AWESOME SONG! I could have this on "repeat" for hours and not get tired of it. Later!
- Taylor, Austin, TX

This song is so great. I live in the past, And can't get over an ex-girlfriend. I wish I could go back in time and erase all my demons, But I cannot. So this is now one of those songs you play on the jukebox at the bar and toast to the good days.
- Robert, Chicago, IL

The name "Gin Blossoms" refer to the broken capillaries old drunks get on the end of their nose that give it a red appearance
- Nick, Arlington Heights, IL

The line "You can trust me not to drink" was changed to "You can trust me not to think" before the song was recorder because the band thought they wrote too much about drinking.
- Pat, Philly, PA

this song is one of the best songs ever. i love the part when he says "And you know it might not be that bad You were the best I ever had if I hadn't blown the whole thing years ago I might not be alone." and "Cos all I really want's to be with you And feel like I matter too If I didn't blow the whole thing years ago I might be here with you" its just an awesome song.
- Heather, Mead, NE