Dammit
♫ Blink 182 Lyrics
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I won't try to argue or hold it against you
I know that you're leaving you must have your reasons
The season is calling and your pictures are falling down
The steps that I retrace the sad look on your face
The timing and structure did you hear he fucked her?
A day late a buck short I'm writing the report
And it's happened once again
I'll turn to a friend
Someone that understands
Sees through the master plan
But everybody's gone
And I've been here for too long
To face this on my own
Well I guess this is growing up
Well I guess this is growing up
And maybe I'll see you at a movie sneak preview
You'll show up and walk by on the arm of that guy
And I'll smile and you'll wave we'll pretend it's okay
The charade it won't last when he's gone I won't come back
And it'll happen once again
You'll turn to a friend
Someone that understands
And sees through the master plan
But everybody's gone
And you've been there for too long
To face this on your own
Well I guess this is growing up
Well, I guess this is growing up
"Blink 182's song "Dammit" portrays the disheartening experience of a breakup. The word choice used throughout the lyrics creates a melancholy tone, and the singer of the song seems resigned to the inevitability of his relationship's end. The opening lyrics, "It's alright to tell me what you think about me / I won't try to argue or hold it against you," imply that the singer may be aware of his flaws or mistakes in the relationship. He does not resist criticism and accepts that his partner has decided to leave him: "I know that you're leaving, you must have your reasons / The season is calling and your pictures are falling down."
As the song progresses, the singer talks about times he spends alone, revisiting the moments that led to the relationship's failures: "The steps that I retrace, the sad look on your face/ The timing and structure, did you hear he fucked her? / A day late, a buck short, I'm writing the report / On losing and failing, when I move I'm flailing now." The singer seeks solace in the company of his friends, but finds himself alone when he needs them the most: "But everybody's gone / And I've been here for too long / To face this on my own / Well, I guess this is growing up."
Line by Line Meaning
It's alright to tell me what you think about me
You're free to tell me your opinion of me, and I won't hold it against you.
I won't try to argue or hold it against you
I won't argue with you or hold a grudge.
I know that you're leaving you must have your reasons
I understand you're leaving and assume you have your reasons.
The season is calling and your pictures are falling down
It's time for a change, and you're taking down your old pictures.
The steps that I retrace the sad look on your face
I walk the same path, noticing the sadness on your face.
The timing and structure did you hear he fucked her?
Did you notice the coincidence of the timing and structure, and did you hear what happened with him and her?
A day late a buck short I'm writing the report
I'm too late to make a difference, and I'm writing down the details for future reference.
On losing and failing when I move I'm flailing now
I feel like I'm failing and struggling when I try to move forward.
And it's happened once again
A similar situation has occurred again.
I'll turn to a friend
I'll go to a friend for support.
Someone that understands
Someone who can empathize with my situation.
Sees through the master plan
Someone who can see beyond my current struggles.
But everybody's gone
It seems like everyone has left.
And I've been here for too long
And I've been in this situation for too long.
To face this on my own
To face this alone.
Well I guess this is growing up
I suppose this is what growing up feels like.
And maybe I'll see you at a movie sneak preview
Perhaps we'll bump into each other at the movies.
You'll show up and walk by on the arm of that guy
You'll arrive with another man by your side.
And I'll smile and you'll wave we'll pretend it's okay
I'll smile and you'll wave, and we'll pretend everything is fine.
The charade it won't last when he's gone I won't come back
But the act won't last, and I won't come back when he's gone.
And it'll happen once again
This will happen again.
You'll turn to a friend
You'll turn to a friend for support.
Someone that understands
Someone who can empathize with your struggles.
And sees through the master plan
And can see through any hidden motives or plans.
But everybody's gone
But it seems like everyone has left.
And you've been there for too long
And you've been in this situation for too long.
To face this on your own
To face this alone.
Well I guess this is growing up
I suppose this is what growing up feels like.
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: TOM DELONGE, MARK HOPPUS, SCOTT RAYNOR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@srvaudiau
Gus Porter died as he lived. He ignored expert opinion, and made a choice that made things worse. A true American.
@aturough5222
More like a true idiot
@sssdeecee
You must mean, like a true American Conservative. :P
@bjjennings5540
@sssdeecee nah, had it right the first time.
@babababuck
As a Canadian, I endorse this video.
@KevinScandinavia
Not_really_here I second
@quickeveryoneactlega
Commie! (walking away humming the Gus Porter tune)
@babababuck
lol
@tomstrutt6754
Not_really_here, as a fellow Canadian, I also endorse this video. Its spot on. Maybe commissioned by the National Film Board.
@groovyangel6550
Please bring your healthcare here...PLEASE!!! #SinglePayer #StillSanders #NotMeUs