Anthem
Blink-182/Musicfire.in Lyrics
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Run out the back door
He's passed out on the floor
Third time, been caught twice
Forgive our neighbor Bob
I think he humped the dog
But good things come to those who wait
And mom and dad posses the key
Instant slavery
No need to explain the plan
No need to even bother
I'll pack my bags I swear I'll run
Wish my friends were 21
White lies, bloodshot eyes
Breath of alcohol, stole it from the mall
How's Chris marked with lipstick
Better call their fathers, sleeping with your daughters
But good things come to those who wait
'Cause she laid me
And mom and dad posses the key
Instant slavery
No need to explain the plan
No need to even bother
I'll pack my bags I swear I'll run
Wish my friends were 21
You don't belong
You left the kids to carry on
You planned their fall
To bad you're wrong
Don't need a mom dad slave drive song
I time bomb
I time bomb
I time bomb
I time bomb
I time bomb
Turn low the radio
I think I hear my dad
Yelling at the band
But good things come to those who wait
'Cause she laid me
And mom and dad posses the key
Instant slavery
No need to explain the plan
No need to even bother
I'll pack my bags I swear I'll run
Wish my friends were 21
You don't belong
You left the kids to carry on
You planned their fall
To bad you're wrong
Don't need a mom dad slave drive song
I time bomb
I time bomb
I time bomb
I time bomb
I time bomb
I time bomb
I time bomb
I time bomb
I time bomb
Blink-182's song "Anthem" talks about teenage rebellion and wanting to break free from the constraints of authority figures. The song starts with the singer sneaking out of the house and finding his friend passed out on the floor, having been caught by his parents for wrongdoing. The lyrics then proceed to describe different instances of teenage rebellion including stealing alcohol from the mall, sleeping with someone's daughter, and wearing lipstick.
The chorus of the song talks about instant slavery that comes with giving in to authority figures and how good things come to those who wait. The singer is ready to pack his bags and leave, wishing his friends were of legal drinking age. The bridge of the song talks about the frustration of not belonging and wanting to break free from the expectations of parents and society.
Overall, the song is an anthem for teenage rebellion and the need to break free from the constraints of authority figures. It speaks to the frustrations of feeling stifled and wanting to live life on one's own terms.
Line by Line Meaning
Home show, mom won't know
Going to a concert without telling mom
Run out the back door
Leaving the house without being seen
He's passed out on the floor
Someone is drunk and unconscious on the ground
Third time, been caught twice
Got in trouble three times, caught two times before
Forgive our neighbor Bob
Asking for forgiveness for a neighbor's behavior
I think he humped the dog
Suspicion that someone had sexual relations with a dog
But good things come to those who wait
Positive things happen to those who are patient
'Cause she laid me
Had sex with someone
And mom and dad posses the key
Parents have control over someone's life
Instant slavery
Feels like a slave to parents' control
No need to explain the plan
The plan is self-explanatory
No need to even bother
There's no point in trying
I'll pack my bags I swear I'll run
Leaving home and never coming back
Wish my friends were 21
Wishing for more freedom to do things with friends
White lies, bloodshot eyes
Telling small lies, eyes red from alcohol
Breath of alcohol, stole it from the mall
Drinking alcohol and stealing from a store
How's Chris marked with lipstick
Wondering why Chris has lipstick on his face
Better call their fathers, sleeping with your daughters
Suggesting to call fathers of those who slept with someone's daughters
You don't belong
You don't fit in
You planned their fall
You intended for them to fail
To bad you're wrong
Too bad you have the wrong idea
Don't need a mom dad slave drive song
Don't need parents controlling everything
I time bomb
I am a ticking time bomb/angry and ready to explode
Turn low the radio
Lowering the music volume so you can hear someone yelling
I think I hear my dad
Assuming the voice belongs to a father
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: TOM DELONGE, MARK HOPPUS, TRAVIS BARKER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Anish Adhikari
The acoustic also sounds exciting. I also listen to odi's acoustic. You too are awesome dude. Loved it.
90sBlinklifeforlife
I'm in love with your covers!<3
TDLS Gaming
Wow i like all your Covers but i love this one !
orlanbro
I loved the harmonizing the whole cover was awesome. Killed it.
jjrossmusic
Why thank you sir :) I see you have done some covers of blink-182 as well, maybe we could collaborate on a video? I think it would be fun :)
orlanbro
dude that would be awesome haha I don't know if it would be possible though I don't really have any fancy gear I just record with my flip camera and upload it.
Fr3THC
Sounds great dude!
Twisted_Arcade
Awesome!!!!!!111 :DÂ
It seems that it was just yesterday when I started watching your covers :') You still rock dude, keep it up! :D
jjrossmusic
I may not have the greatest fashion sense but as long as i can rock out and make good music I'm happy haha ;) Thanks for continuing to support my music friend :D
DreamlandDiary
Absolutely amazing!!