enthused
BLINK 182 (dude ranch) Lyrics
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To be the one who gets stupid over you
Lazy (lazy), laid back (laid back), maybe you're just on crack
Why am I the one who gets fucked up and confused?
(Go!)
She doesn't care at all
She doesn't care about those times we never shared at all
If I were the last of the few who always ask
Would you still be the same person that I knew
And if it's for me, another boring story
I swear I'll act enthused
The lyrics of "Enthused" by Blink-182 on their album "Dude Ranch" explore the confusion and frustration of unrequited love. The song opens with the singer questioning his own sanity and wondering if he is crazy for being so obsessed with someone who does not seem to care. He also questions whether his own laid back attitude is to blame for his confusion.
The chorus reveals the object of his affection as someone who does not care about him at all, even though he has had intense feelings for her. The second verse takes a more confrontational tone, with the singer asking if the person he loves would still be the same even if he was no longer in the picture. He also promises to act enthusiastic about their interactions, even if they are mundane and boring.
Overall, the lyrics of "Enthused" capture the pain and complexity of unreciprocated love, as well as the feeling of desperation that comes with trying to maintain a relationship that may not be healthy or fulfilling.
Line by Line Meaning
Am I strung out, crazy, or not allowed
Am I experiencing extreme emotions, or is it not socially acceptable for me to act this way?
To be the one who gets stupid over you
To be the one who acts foolishly because of my feelings for you
Lazy (lazy), laid back (laid back), maybe you're just on crack
Lazy and relaxed may describe you or is it that you are using drugs?
Why am I the one who gets fucked up and confused?
Why am I the one who becomes distressed and bewildered due to my feelings for you?
(Go!)
Expression of the need to take action
She doesn't care at all
She is completely apathetic towards me
She doesn't care about those times we never shared at all
She doesn't care about the nonexistent moments we could have had together
If I were the last of the few who always ask
If I were the last person left who cared enough to ask
Would you still be the same person that I knew
Would you still have the same character and traits that I am familiar with?
And if it's for me, another boring story
And if this situation is unexciting and overdone for me
I swear I'll act enthused
I promise to pretend to be excited
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: TOM DELONGE, MARK HOPPUS, SCOTT RAYNOR
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