"Good Intentions" is a song by American

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. It is included on both the band's album ''

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'' but was not included because they felt it was too catchy and sounded like an obvious "hit single".

Background

Singer Glen Phillips said the song was about "General misunderstandings. Operating on the edge of 'moral okayness' as a young person. Flirting or something. ... I think it was about that, like pushing those edges and everybody trying to figure out where they stand in a relationship that way."

Track listing

#"Good Intentions" – 3:25

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Use in media

The song appears on the soundtrack of the television sitcom ''

''.

References

External links

* Toad the Wet Sprocket songs 1995 singles Songs written by Glen Phillips (singer) 1991 songs Columbia Records singles {{1990s-song-stub