Man Overboard ♫
♫ Blink 182 Lyrics
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There's so much more that I wanted and
(So sorry it's over)
There's so much more that I needed and
(So sorry it's over)
Time keeps moving on and on and on
Soon we'll all be gone
Let's take some time to talk this over
We can't depend on your excuses
'Cause in the end it's fuckin' useless
You can only lean on me for so long
Bring the ship about to watch a friend drown
Sit out on the ledge, begged you to come down
You can only lean on me for so long
I remember shots without a chaser
Absentminded thoughts, now you're a stranger
Cover up the scars put on your gameface
Left you in the bar to try and save face
You can only lean on me for so long
Bring the ship about to watch a friend drown
Sit out on the ledge, begged you to come down
You can only lean on me for so long
So sorry it's over, so sorry it's over
There's so much more that I wanted and
(So sorry it's over)
There's so much more that I needed and
(So sorry it's over)
Time keeps moving on and on and on
Soon we'll all be gone
Man on a mission, can't say I miss him around
Insider information, hand in your resignation
Loss of a good friend best of intentions I found
Tight lipped procrastination
Yeah later, see you around
The song Man Overboard by Blink 182 is a reflection on a friendship gone sour. The singer is lamenting the fact that the friendship has come to an end and is apologizing for not being able to make it work. He expresses regret for not being able to give more to the friendship and for needing more from it. He recognizes that time is fleeting and that soon they will all be gone, urging his former friend to make amends before it's too late. At the same time, he acknowledges that his former friend's behavior was out of line and that excuses are useless in the end. The singer remembers happier times when they would take shots together and jokes around, but now his friend is a stranger, concealing his pain behind a game face.
The song deals with themes such as regret, loss, and the passage of time. The singer is trying to come to terms with the fact that the friendship is over and that he may never be able to get it back. He is also reaching out to his former friend, urging him to confront his demons before it's too late. The song has a melancholic and reflective tone, emphasizing the pain of loss and the inability to turn back time.
Line by Line Meaning
So sorry it's over, so sorry it's over
Expressing regret for the end of a relationship or situation.
There's so much more that I wanted and
Feeling unfulfilled and unsatisfied with what was given or received in the relationship or situation.
(So sorry it's over)
Reiterating the regret for the end of the relationship or situation.
There's so much more that I needed and
Realizing that there were necessary things missing in the relationship or situation that were integral to its success.
Time keeps moving on and on and on
Acknowledging the inevitability of the passage of time and the fact that nothing can stop it.
Soon we'll all be gone
Recognizing the fragility of life and the fact that it is finite and fleeting.
Let's take some time to talk this over
Suggesting a discussion in order to work through the problems that led to the end of the relationship or situation.
You're out of line and rarely sober
Pointing out problematic behavior on the part of the other person in the relationship or situation.
We can't depend on your excuses
Refusing to accept justifications or excuses for the other person's behavior that led to the end of the relationship or situation.
'Cause in the end it's fuckin' useless
Asserting that the excuses or justifications offered by the other person are not valuable or effective in repairing the relationship or situation.
You can only lean on me for so long
Expressing that the singer cannot be relied upon indefinitely for support or help.
Bring the ship about to watch a friend drown
Commenting on the difficult decision to disengage from a friend or loved one who is causing problems or pain.
Sit out on the ledge, begged you to come down
Describing a situation where the singer tries to reason or plead with the other person to change their behavior, but ultimately fails.
I remember shots without a chaser
Recalling a time when things were simpler and easier, before the problems in the relationship or situation began.
Absentminded thoughts, now you're a stranger
Reflecting on the fact that the other person in the relationship or situation has changed so much that they are unrecognizable or unfamiliar.
Cover up the scars put on your gameface
Noting the other person's attempts to hide their pain or vulnerabilities behind a façade of toughness or strength.
Left you in the bar to try and save face
Describing the artist's decision to leave the other person alone in order to give them the chance to resolve their own issues and save their own pride.
Man on a mission, can't say I miss him around
Acknowledging that the other person was driven and ambitious, but also recognizing that their behavior caused pain and damage in the relationship or situation.
Insider information, hand in your resignation
Explaining that the singer knows things about the other person that have led them to lose respect or trust in them, and suggesting that they should remove themselves from the situation or relationship.
Loss of a good friend best of intentions I found
Recognizing that the other person had good intentions, but ultimately failed to meet the expectations of the relationship or situation.
Tight lipped procrastination
Commenting on the other person's unwillingness or inability to address the problems in the relationship or situation until it was too late.
Yeah later, see you around
Indicating the end of the relationship or situation, with no expectation of reconciliation or rebuilding in the future.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MARK HOPPUS, TOM DELONGE
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