Nothing Lasts Forever
Listen to Nothing Lasts Forever on Spotify. Song · The Goo Goo Dolls · 2025
Buffalo, New York’s own Goo Goo Dolls have returned with a powerful new single, “Nothing Lasts Forever,” released on July 11, 2025, via Warner Records. The GRAMMY-nominated alt-rock duo, led by John Rzeznik (vocals, guitar) and Robby Takac (bass, vocals), dropped the track just in time to set the stage for their highly anticipated Summer Anthem Tour, which kicks off on July 13, 2025, in Phoenix, Arizona. The reflective, groove-heavy song, paired with an evocative music video, captures the band’s signature blend of emotional depth and anthemic energy, resonating with their enduring fanbase and new listeners alike.
A Song of Change and Nostalgia
“Nothing Lasts Forever” is a poignant meditation on the fleeting nature of life and the inevitability of change. Written by John Rzeznik and produced by Gregg Wattenberg (known for work with John Legend, Santana, and Noah Kahan) and Grant Michaels (Weezer, Billy Idol, Jewel), the track weaves warm synth textures with Rzeznik’s emotive vocals. The lyrics, including lines like “I was drawn to your light / I’m a fire you ignite / We were stained but were pure / The world is cruel but it’s beautiful,” reflect on the human condition with a bittersweet yet hopeful tone.
Rzeznik shared his thoughts on the song’s creation, stating, “It always feels good to share new music, and ‘Nothing Lasts Forever’ came from a place of accepting change and letting go. The song is a reminder that everything moves, everything shifts, and that’s part of life.” The accompanying music video, directed by Kat White and filmed in Los Angeles, brings this theme to life through the lens of strangers passing in a subway station, emphasizing the transient connections that define our lives.
The single marks the band’s first release in over a year, following their February 2024 track “Beautiful Lie.” It arrives as the Goo Goo Dolls continue to ride a wave of renewed popularity, largely driven by the viral resurgence of their 1998 hit “Iris” on TikTok, which has amassed over 4.6 billion streams worldwide and earned Diamond certification.
Summer Anthem Tour: A Victory Lap
The release of “Nothing Lasts Forever” coincides with the launch of the Goo Goo Dolls’ Summer Anthem Tour, a coast-to-coast journey with special guests Dashboard Confessional. The tour begins on July 13, 2025, at the Arizona Financial Theatre in Phoenix and will visit iconic venues like Los Angeles’ Greek Theatre, Morrison’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre, and Buffalo’s KeyBank Center, where the band will perform a hometown show on August 9, 2025. The tour wraps up on September 12, 2025, at the Ozark Amphitheater in Camdenton, Missouri.
The tour is a celebration of the band’s enduring legacy and their ability to connect with audiences across generations. Fans can expect a setlist packed with classics like “Iris,” “Slide,” and “Name,” alongside newer tracks, including “Nothing Lasts Forever.” Bassist Robby Takac expressed excitement about the tour, noting, “We’re gonna have Dashboard Confessional with us, and they’re an amazing band. We’re going to do our best to play all the songs we think people wanna hear and break out some of the ones we wish they were more familiar with, including some of the new songs.”
The Goo Goo Dolls’ longevity is a testament to the enduring partnership between Rzeznik and Takac, who formed the band in 1986. Takac reflected on their 40-year journey, saying, “We’ve had some changes for sure, but the short answer is that we both still wanna do this, so we’re able to figure out how to make it happen.” The tour also comes on the heels of significant milestones, including the 30th anniversary of their album A Boy Named Goo and the continued global impact of Dizzy Up the Girl, which is 5x Platinum certified.
A Timeless Legacy
Formed in Buffalo, the Goo Goo Dolls have left an indelible mark on popular music over nearly four decades. With 12 Billboard Hot 100 hits, including three Top 10 singles, and albums like A Boy Named Goo (2x Platinum), Dizzy Up The Girl (5x Platinum), Gutterflower (Gold), and Let Love In (Gold), the band has consistently delivered songs that resonate deeply with listeners. Their ability to evolve while staying true to their alt-rock roots has kept them relevant, as evidenced by covers of “Iris” by artists like Taylor Swift, Machine Gun Kelly, and Phoebe Bridgers.
The release of “Nothing Lasts Forever” and the Summer Anthem Tour underscore the Goo Goo Dolls’ continued vitality as they approach their 15th studio album, currently in progress. As they take the stage this summer, Rzeznik and Takac are poised to deliver performances that blend nostalgia with fresh energy, proving that while nothing lasts forever, the Goo Goo Dolls’ music is as timeless as ever.
For tickets and tour details, visit googoodolls.com/tour.
Here are the dates for the Summer Anthem tour:
Sunday, July 13, 2025 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre*
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 – Fort Worth, TX – Dickies Arena*
Thursday, July 17, 2025 – Sugar Land, TX – Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land*
Saturday, July 19, 2025 – Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP*
Sunday, July 20, 2025 – Nashville, TN – Ascend Amphitheater*
Tuesday, July 22, 2025 – Atlanta, GA – Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park*
Wednesday, July 23, 2025 – St. Augustine, FL – St. Augustine Amphitheatre*
Friday, July 25, 2025 – Charlotte, NC – Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre*
Saturday, July 26, 2025 – Raleigh, NC – Red Hat Amphitheater*
Sunday, July 27, 2025 – Vienna, VA – Wolf Trap*
Tuesday, July 29, 2025 – Boston, MA – LeaderBank Pavilion*
Wednesday, July 30, 2025 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Broadview Stage at SPAC*
Friday, August 1, 2025 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center*
Saturday, August 2, 2025 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell at Jones Beach Theater*
Sunday, August 3, 2025 – Philadelphia, PA – The Mann Center*
Tuesday, August 5, 2025 – Bangor, ME – Maine Savings Amphitheater*
Wednesday, August 6, 2025 – Gilford, NH – BankNH Pavilion*
Friday, August 8, 2025 – Bridgeport, CT – Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater*
Saturday, August 9, 2025 – Buffalo, NY – KeyBank Center*
Saturday, August 10, 2025 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage*
Tuesday, August 12, 2025 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center*
Wednesday, August 13, 2025 – Chicago, IL – Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island*
Friday, August 15, 2025 – Indianapolis, IN – Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park*
Saturday, August 16, 2025 – Sterling Heights, MI – Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre*
Monday, August 18, 2025 – Waite Park, MN – The Ledge Amphitheater*
Tuesday, August 19, 2025 – La Vista, NE – The Astro*
Thursday, August 21, 2025 – Maryland Heights, MO – Saint Louis Music Park*
Friday, August 22, 2025 – Kansas City, MO – Starlight Theatre*
Sunday, August 24, 2025 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre*
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 – West Valley City, UT – Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre*
Thursday, August 28, 2025 – Airway Heights, WA – Northern Quest Resort & Casino*
Friday, August 29, 2025 – Bend, OR – Hayden Homes Amphitheater*
Sunday, August 31, 2025 – Seattle, WA – Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery*
Monday, September 1, 2025 – Seattle, WA – Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery*
Thursday, September 4, 2025 – Berkeley, CA – Greek Theatre*
Saturday, September 6, 2025 – Santa Barbara, CA – Santa Barbara Bowl*
Sunday, September 7, 2025 – Los Angeles, CA – Greek Theatre*
Tuesday, September 9, 2025 – Albuquerque, NM – Isleta Amphitheater*
Thursday, September 11, 2025 – Oklahoma City, OK – The Zoo Amphitheatre*
Thursday, September 11, 2025 – Sunday, September 14, 2025 – Louisville, KY – Bourbon & Beyond 2025
Friday, September 12, 2025 – Camdenton, MO – Ozark Amphitheater*
*with Dashboard Confessional
