dammit
BLINK 182 (dude ranch) Lyrics


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It's alright to tell me what you think about me
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, 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
On losing and failing when I move I'm flailing now

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
Well, I guess this is growing up
Well, I guess this is growing up




Well, I guess this is growing up
Well, I guess this is growing up

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Blink 182's "Dammit" explore the feelings of heartbreak and the process of growing up. The song begins with the lyrics "It's alright to tell me what you think about me, I won't try to argue or hold it against you". This suggests that the singer is open to hearing their significant other's thoughts on their relationship, whether positive or negative. However, the singer acknowledges that their significant other is leaving and tries to come to terms with it. They mention how the season is changing and how their pictures are falling down, symbolizing the changes that are occurring in their life.


The chorus of the song reveals the heartbreak that the singer is feeling. They turn to a friend who they believe will understand and "sees through the master plan". However, they realize that everybody has gone and they have to face this on their own. This realization that they are on their own and have to face the difficulties of growing up is what the song is ultimately about.


The second verse of the song turns to the future and the possibility of seeing their significant other again. They imagine seeing them at a movie sneak preview where they will wave and pretend that everything is okay. However, the singer knows that this is just a temporary charade and they won't be able to come back to the way things used to be.


Overall, the lyrics of "Dammit" discuss the confusing and heartbreaking feelings that come with growing up and moving on from relationships. It captures the bittersweet feeling of nostalgia and hope for the future.


Line by Line Meaning

It's alright to tell me what you think about me
You can be honest with me about your opinions of me. I won't try to argue with you or hold it against you.


I won't try to argue or hold it against you
I won't defend myself or hold a grudge if you share your thoughts with me.


I know that you're leaving, you must have your reasons
I understand that you're leaving and that you have your own motivations for doing so.


The season is calling, your pictures are falling down
The changing season is affecting you and reminding you of the past as your photographs come loose from their places.


The steps that I retrace, the sad look on your face
I'm retracing old memories while seeing the sadness on your face.


The timing and structure, did you hear he fucked her?
The timing and order of events seems suspicious - did you hear that he slept with her?


A day late, a buck short, I'm writing the report
I'm late and ill-equipped to deal with this situation, but I'm recounting it as best as I can.


On losing and failing, when I move I'm flailing now
I'm struggling and failing, and even when I try to take action, I'm not succeeding.


And it's happened once again
This situation is repeating itself.


I'll turn to a friend, someone that understands
I'll seek comfort and advice from someone who can empathize with me.


Sees through the master plan
My friend can see through the manipulations of others involved in this situation.


But everybody's gone, and I've been here for too long
Everyone else has left this situation, and I've been stuck here for too long.


To face this on my own, well I guess this is growing up
I have to deal with this by myself, even if it's difficult. This is all part of maturing and becoming an adult.


And maybe I'll see you at a movie sneak preview
There's a chance that we might run into each other at a movie preview.


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
We'll try to be polite and act like everything is fine for the sake of appearances.


The charade, it won't last, when he's gone I won't come back
This act won't last forever, and once he's out of the picture, I won't return to this situation.


You'll turn to a friend, someone that understands
You'll seek out a friend who can sympathize with you.


And sees through the master plan
That friend will be able to see through the manipulations of others involved in this situation.


And you've been there for too long
You've been stuck in this situation for too long.


Well, I guess this is growing up
These difficult experiences are all part of growing up and becoming an adult.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, ST MUSIC LLC
Written by: Tom Delonge, Mark Hoppus, Scott Raynor

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Comments from YouTube:

@singkingkaraoke

Oh man what a throwback! Mark smashing it out the park <3 

Feels kinda weirdly amazing listening to this when you've... 'grown up'

@mattybarker1058

Haha. Facts. How long you been holding this in your back pocket?

I remember my girlfriend breaking up with me in my dad's car in 2002. I said, "I guess this is growing up." We both laughed. Then I bought her Carls Jr before never having sex with her again.

@miketorres7431

@matty barker . , ,
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@jasonperez9164

40yrs and I guess I'm growing up

@edpickering3197

Police were p

@beezybeez4207

https://youtu.be/AVDRJUFzGJ4
A must listen : !

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@leokimvideo

We can all get some rest, the OG Blink182 are back together 🥰

@MattyVSM

"peak" blink 182 is back. this video shows OG blink.

@untetheredmoon6971

@MarsOwnz Dude Ranch best blink album 😎

@chrisprado4597

I think you mean classic blink 182. It’s not the OG lineup if Scott is missing.

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