Slide (song)

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"Slide" is a song by The Goo Goo Dolls. It was the first commercial single release from their sixth studio album, Dizzy Up the Girl.

Track listing

"Slide" - 3:32
"Acoustic #3" - 1:56
"Nothing Can Change You" - 3:14

Meaning

Speculation as to the song's meaning has persisted for quite some time , but Rzeznik himself, in a 2002 performance on VH1 Storytellers, has stated definitively that the song refers to a teenage girl in a Catholic environment who has become pregnant. She and her boyfriend are debating as to the possibility of abortion or marriage.

Alternative version

An alternative version/parody called "Pride" has been recorded with Elmo from Sesame Street providing additional vocals. It uses the same music, but has different lyrics.

Chart positions

Chart (1998)	Peak position
U.S. Billboard Hot 100	8
U.S. Billboard Mainstream Tracks	4
U.S. Billboard Modern Tracks	1
U.S. Billboard Adult Top 40	1

Notes

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