Blink 182 Short Story Blink-182 was a pop punk band formed in 1992 by Mark Hoppus (vocals and bass), Tom DeLonge (vocals and guitar) and Scott Raynor (drums) in Poway, California, a northern suburb of San Diego. Originally, the band's official name was "Blink," however, the numerical three digit suffix was appended early in their career following an objection from an Irish band with the same name. Travis Barker replaced Raynor on drums in 1998, midway through a U.S. tour. The group went on indefinite hiatus in early 2005 and the possibility of a reunion has neither been officially confirmed nor denied. DeLonge went on to form Angels and Airwaves while Hoppus and Barker spawned +44.
The band is known for its catchy, simple melodies and lyrical toilet humor. Songwriters Hoppus and DeLonge cite pop punk bands such as The Descendents and Screeching Weasel as their early influences, however, the band's songwriting and production are driven by a pop sensibility. Their last album featured more musical experimentation and lyrical sophistication than previous releases.
The Rockshow
Hanging out behind the club on the weekends
Acting stupid, getting drunk with my best friends
I couldn't wait for the summer and the Warped Tour
I rememeber that it's the first time that I saw her there
She's getting kicked out of school cause she's failing
I'm kinda nervous, cause I think all her friends hate me
She's the one, she'll always be there
She took my hand and I made it I swear
Because I fell in love with the girl at the rock show
She said "what?" and I told her that I didn't know
She's so cool, better sneak in through her window
Everything's better when she's around
Can't wait until her parents go out of townI fell in love with the girl at the rock show
When we said we were gonna move to Vegas
I remember the look her mother gave us
17 without a purpose or direction
We don't owe anyone a fucking explaination
I fell in love with the girl at the rock show
She said "what?" and I told her that I didn't know
She's so cool, better sneak in through her window
Everything's better when she's around
Can't wait until her parents go out of town
I fell in love with the girl at the rock show
Black and white picture of her on my wall
I waited for her call,
she always kept me waiting
And if I ever got another chance
I'd still ask her to dance
Because she kept me waiting
I fell in love with the girl at the rock show
She said "what?" and I told her that I didn't know
She's so cool, better sneak in through her window
Everything's better when she's around
Can't wait until her parents go out of town
I fell in love with the girl at the rock show
Blink 182-Feeling This
I got no regret right now(I'm feeling this)
The air is so cold and numb(I'm feeling this)
Let me go in her room(I'm feeling this)
I wanna take off her clothes(I'm feeling this)
Show me the way to bed(I'm feeling this)
Show me the way you move(I'm feeling this)
Fucking is such a blur(I'm feeling this)
I love all the things you do
Fate fell short this timeYour smile fades in the summer
Place your hand in mineI'll leave when I wanna
Where do we go from here
Turn all the lights down now
Smiling from ear to ear(I'm feeling this)
Our breathing has got too loud(I'm feeling this)
Show me the bedroom floor(I'm feeling this)
Show me the bathroom mirror(I'm feeling this)
We're taking this way too slow(I'm feeling this)
Take me away from here(I'm feeling this)
This place was never the same again
After you came and went
How can you say you meant anything different
To anyone standing alone
On the street with a cigarette
On the first night we met
Look to the past
And remember her smile
And maybe tonightI can breathe for a while
I'm not in the seatI think I'm fallin' asleep
But then all that it means is
I'll always be dreaming of you |
