"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".

Singer Glen Phillips said the song was about "General misunderstandings.

Operating on the edge of 'moral okayness' as a young person.