<P> The song , according to lead singer Johnny Rzeznik , is based on a woman who is struggling with a heroin addiction and her lover who is desperately trying to save her . He has also said that it is about `` seeing someone you love that is so great just screw up so bad . '' Speculation as to the exact subject matter of the song has also been attributed to the ex-wife of bassist Robby Takac ( who had overdosed on heroin ) . </P>
<P> The song , according to lead singer Johnny Rzeznik , is based on a woman who is struggling with a heroin addiction and her lover who is desperately trying to save her . He has also said that it is about `` seeing someone you love that is so great just screw up so bad . '' Speculation as to the exact subject matter of the song has also been attributed to the ex-wife of bassist Robby Takac ( who had overdosed on heroin ) . </P>
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woman who is struggling with a heroin addiction and her lover who is desperately trying to save her
woman who is struggling with a heroin addiction and her lover who is desperately trying to save her