Anthem Part Two ♫
♫ Blink 182 Lyrics


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Everything has fallen to pieces
Earth is dying help me Jesus
We need guidance
We've been misled
Young and hostile
But not stupid
Corporate leaders, politicians
Kids can't vote, adults elect them
Mobs that rule the school and workplace
Signs that caution, sixteen's unsafe

We really need to see this through
We never wanted to be abused
We'll never give up, it's no use
If we're f***ed up
You're to blame

Let this train wreck burn more slowly
Kids are victims in this story
Drown our youth with useless warnings
Teenage rules they're f***ed and boring

We really need to see this through
We never wanted to be abused
We'll never give up, it's no use
If we're f***ed up
You're to blame

Everything has fallen to pieces
Everything has fallen to pieces
Everything has fallen to pieces
Everything has fallen to pieces
Everything has fallen to

We really need to see this through
We never wanted to be abused
We'll never give up, it's no use




If we're f***ed up
You're to blame

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Anthem Part Two" by Blink 182 express the disillusionment and frustration felt by many young people towards the world they live in. The song seems to lament the state of society, with Earth dying and young people feeling misled by corporate leaders and politicians. The lyrics suggest that youth are not stupid, but they feel powerless in a world where they perceive adults as electing those who make decisions that affect them. School and workplace mobs rule the day, and signs caution that sixteen is unsafe - perhaps a reference to the age of consent or driving age in some states.


Despite all of this, the singer of the song insists that they will never give up even if they are screwed up, and blame seems to be cast at those in charge who contribute to societal issues. The last stanza is repeated multiple times, driving home the point that everything has fallen to pieces, but young people are determined to persist and seek solutions to the problems they face.


Line by Line Meaning

Everything has fallen to pieces
The world is in chaos and everything seems to be breaking apart.


Earth is dying help me Jesus
The world is in such a bad state that divine intervention may be necessary to fix it.


We need guidance
We need someone to show us the way and help us navigate through this difficult time.


We've been misled
We have been given false information and led astray, causing us to make wrong decisions.


Young and hostile
We are young and full of anger and frustration due to the current state of the world.


But not stupid
Despite our youth and anger, we are not foolish and can see the problems that need fixing.


Corporate leaders, politicians
Those in power who are meant to lead and guide us are more concerned with their own interests than the well-being of the people they lead.


Kids can't vote, adults elect them
The system is flawed in that young people are not given a voice and are instead subject to the decisions of those in power who do not always have their best interests at heart.


Mobs that rule the school and workplace
Peer pressure and group mentality have a powerful influence on both schools and workplaces, often leading to negative outcomes.


Signs that caution, sixteen's unsafe
The world is a dangerous place for young people, with warning signs everywhere and the age of sixteen being seen as particularly risky.


We really need to see this through
We must persevere and see this difficult period through, even though it may seem overwhelming at times.


We never wanted to be abused
We did not ask to be put in this difficult situation, and we do not deserve to be treated poorly.


We'll never give up, it's no use
We will not give up on our fight for a better world, even though it may feel like a losing battle at times.


If we're f***ed up You're to blame
Those who are responsible for the current state of the world are to blame for the problems that we are facing.


Let this train wreck burn more slowly
We should slow down and take the time to address the problems, rather than allowing everything to fall apart at once.


Kids are victims in this story
Young people are not the cause of the problems we are facing, but they are the ones who will suffer the most if changes are not made soon.


Drown our youth with useless warnings
We are inundated with warnings and negativity, which can lead to a sense of hopelessness and despair.


Teenage rules they're f***ed and boring
The rules and expectations placed on young people are often restrictive and uninteresting, leading to frustration and rebellion.


Everything has fallen to pieces
The world is so broken that it seems irreparable.


We really need to see this through
Once again, we must persevere and continue fighting for a better future, even though it may seem hopeless.


We never wanted to be abused
We did not choose this situation, and we do not deserve to be treated poorly.


We'll never give up, it's no use
Despite the challenges, we will not give up on our fight for a better world.


If we're f***ed up You're to blame
Those in power who created this situation are responsible for the difficulties we are facing.




Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: TRAVIS BARKER, TOM DELONGE, MARK HOPPUS

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@jrred214

Singing this like Patrick trying to sing the camp fire song

@claryssalara8749

omfgg me at the moment lol

@MikeFGD

Lmao yes!

@nettlednedflanders5736

DimTragic Or spit it out by slipknot

@lispboy2910

my favourite comment on youtube

@StrawberryGirl3333

or every soad song ever

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@Killerjay117

Literally anyone who listens to blink does not know how underrated this song is.

@KingKarlos

This and Going away to college are very underrated!

@Killerjay117

+MeAndMyUnicorn yes for sure!

@rashotcake6945

This is in my top 5 Blink-182 songs

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