"Sympathy" is a song by the

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. The song was used as a promotional single released from their album ''

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''. The song appeared on the soundtrack to the film ''

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'' and also in an episode of the show " Charmed". It was shortened to about 2:48 on the soundtrack with some of the lyrics edited for the film's target audience.

Track listings

;Promotional CD single #"Sympathy" — 2:58 ;Promotional 7" Warner Bros. 16663 #"Sympathy" #"Think About Me"

Music video

The "Sympathy" music video was shot in

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in 2002 and produced by

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. The video, mostly taking place in the back of a taxi cab, is described by the band as a "guerrilla video." The video was slightly based on the T.V. show

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, as the band's previous touring keyboardist, Dave Schulz, was featured in an episode of the show and as a result was fired from the band. In the video, singer/guitarist John, is supposed to be "invisible" to the other people who come and go in the taxi.

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Goo Goo Dolls songs 2003 singles Songs written by John Rzeznik Song recordings produced by Rob Cavallo 2003 songs Warner Records singles {{2000s-rock-song-stub