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All the Small Things
blink-182 Lyrics


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All the small things
True care, truth brings
I'll take one lift
Your ride, best trip
Always, I know
You'll be at my show
Watching, waiting
Commiserating

Say it ain't so, I will not go
Turn the lights off, carry me home
Na-na, na-na, na-na, na-na, na, na
Na-na, na-na, na-na, na-na, na, na
Na-na, na-na, na-na, na-na, na, na
Na-na, na-na, na-na, na-na, na, na

Late night, come home
Work sucks, I know
She left me roses by the stairs
Surprises let me know she cares

Say it ain't so, I will not go
Turn the lights off, carry me home
Na-na, na-na, na-na, na-na, na, na
Na-na, na-na, na-na, na-na, na, na
Na-na, na-na, na-na, na-na, na, na
Na-na, na-na, na-na, na-na, na, na

Say it ain't so, I will not go
Turn the lights off, carry me home
Keep your head still, I'll be your thrill
The night will go on, my little windmill

Say it ain't so, I will not go (na-na, na-na, na-na, na-na, na, na)
Turn the lights off, carry me home (na-na, na-na, na-na, na-na, na, na)
Keep your head still, I'll be your thrill (na-na, na-na, na-na, na-na, na, na)
The night will go on (na-na, na-na, na-na, na-na, na, na)
The night will go on (na-na, na, na)
My little windmill

Overall Meaning

The song All the Small Things by blink-182 is a catchy pop-punk ballad that’s often cited as one of the band's most popular and timeless tracks. The lyrics are about appreciating the little things in a relationship and the importance of communication and trust. The line "All the small things, true care, truth brings" suggests that it's the small gestures and acts of kindness in a relationship that matter the most, and that both partners should be truthful with each other. The line "I'll take one lift, your ride, best trip" is a reference to taking an elevator with someone, symbolising the intimacy shared between two people. The line "Always, I know you'll be at my show, watching, waiting, commiserating" suggests that regardless of what happens, the partner will always be present to support and empathise with the singer.


The chorus of the song, "Say it ain't so, I will not go, turn the lights off, carry me home," could be interpreted in different ways. It could mean that the singer doesn’t want to leave the safety and comfort of their relationship, and wants their partner to carry them through life’s struggles. The part "Late night, come home, work sucks, I know, she left me roses by the stairs, surprises let me know she cares" suggests that the partner is understanding and caring, taking care of the singer even when they aren't together.


Overall, the song All the Small Things highlights the importance of trust, honesty, and communication in relationships. It’s a fun and upbeat track that’s easy to sing along to, and it continues to capture the hearts of listeners even after all these years.


Line by Line Meaning

All the small things
The little things in life are important, and show true care and bring truth.


True care, truth brings
Genuinely caring about someone and being honest brings about truth.


I'll take one lift
I'll accept a ride from you.


Your ride, best trip
Riding with you is the best ride ever.


Always, I know
I always know that you'll be there for me.


You'll be at my show
I know you'll be there to watch and support me at my performance.


Watching, waiting
You'll be watching and waiting for my appearance.


Commiserating
We'll share and sympathize in each other's difficulties.


Say it ain't so, I will not go
Denying that something negative is true, and not wanting to leave.


Turn the lights off, carry me home
Requesting that the lights be turned off and asking to be carried home.


Na-na, na-na, na-na, na-na, na, na
Nonsense syllables, used to fill gaps in the song.


Late night, come home
Returning home late at night.


Work sucks, I know
Work is difficult and unpleasant, and I'm aware of it.


She left me roses by the stairs
She left me a pleasant surprise by putting roses on the staircase.


Surprises let me know she cares
The surprises she makes for me show that she cares.


Keep your head still, I'll be your thrill
Reminding someone to stay calm, while also being a source of excitement and entertainment.


The night will go on, my little windmill
Ensuring someone that the night will continue, despite any setbacks, using a windmill as a metaphor.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Mark Hoppus, Thomas Delonge, Travis L. Barker

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