"Good Intentions" is a song by American alternative rock band Toad the Wet Sprocket. It is included on both the band's 1995 album In Light Syrup and the television series Friends soundtrack, Friends Original TV Soundtrack. This version was recorded in January 1991 during the sessions for the band's third album fear but was not included because they felt it was too catchy and sounded like an obvious "hit single". Serviced to radio in September 1995, the song reached number 23 on the US Billboard Hot 100 Airplay chart, number eight in Canada, and number 28 in Iceland.
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."
Charts Weekly charts Chart (1995–1996)PeakpositionIceland (Íslenski Listinn Topp 40)28US Hot 100 Airplay (Billboard)23US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)19US Adult Top 40 (Billboard)17US Album Rock Tracks (Billboard)19US Modern Rock Tracks (Billboard)20US Top 40/Mainstream (Billboard)16US Adult Alternative Top 30 Tracks (Radio & Records)1
Year-end charts Chart (1995)PositionCanada Adult Contemporary (RPM)89 Chart (1996)PositionCanada Top Singles (RPM)72US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)38US Top 40/Mainstream (Billboard)53
References
External links