Anthem Part Two
Blink182° Lyrics
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Earth is dying help me Jesus
We need guidance
We've been misled
Young and hostile
But not stupid
Corporate leaders, politicians
Kids can't vote, adults elect them
Signs that caution, sixteen's unsafe
We really need to see this through
We never wanted to be abused
We'll never give up, it's no use
If we're f***ed up
You're to blame
Let this train wreck burn more slowly
Kids are victims in this story
Drown our youth with useless warnings
Teenage rules they're f***ed and boring
We really need to see this through
We never wanted to be abused
We'll never give up, it's no use
If we're f***ed up
You're to blame
Everything has fallen to pieces
Everything has fallen to pieces
Everything has fallen to pieces
Everything has fallen to pieces
Everything has fallen to
We really need to see this through
We never wanted to be abused
We'll never give up, it's no use
If we're f***ed up
You're to blame
The lyrics of Blink182's Anthem Part Two convey a sense of desperation and hopelessness in the current state of society. The opening lines suggest an impending doom with everything falling apart and the earth dying. The plea to Jesus for help indicates a sense of religious faith or perhaps a desperate grasp at any form of guidance. The following lines suggest that the leaders of our society, the corporate, and political figures have failed us and misled us, leaving the youth in a state of hostility.
The second verse draws attention to the inequity in society with kids not having the right to vote, but adults making decisions for them. The mob rule in schools and workplaces is described as unsafe, and there are signs to caution teenagers against actions deemed inappropriate. The chorus repeats the idea that society is in ruins, and there is a need to see it through. The repetition of “we really need to see this through” suggests a call to action, an acknowledgement that things cannot continue as they are. The line “If we’re f***ed up, you’re to blame” assigns responsibility for the current state of society to the older generation, the ones in the position of power.
Overall, the lyrics of Anthem Part Two express a sense of frustration and disillusionment that is relatable to many, particularly the younger generation. The song’s title suggests a continuation from a previous song, which reinforces the idea that the issues being addressed have been ongoing and perhaps ignored for too long.
Line by Line Meaning
Everything has fallen to pieces
The world is crumbling and losing its structure
Earth is dying help me Jesus
Natural resources are being depleted and there's a dire need for intervention to save humanity
We need guidance
Collectively, we need direction and someone to lead us
We've been misled
The people of the world have been misinformed and have made wrong choices
Young and hostile
The youth are angry and uncooperative due to feeling unheard and neglected
But not stupid
Despite being young, they are not foolish or naive
Corporate leaders, politicians
Those in charge of running the economy and governing society
Kids can't vote, adults elect them
The younger generation is not granted voting rights, thus the older generation makes decisions based on their whims and biases
Mobs that rule the school and workplace
Cliques and groups of people who have control over social dynamics
Signs that caution, sixteen's unsafe
Societal warnings and restrictions that disregard adolescent emotional needs
We really need to see this through
The situation has become dire and requires utmost commitment for change
We never wanted to be abused
People in general do not want to be mistreated or taken advantage of
We'll never give up, it's no use
Despite numerous setbacks, the fight for progress will continue
If we're f***ed up
If the current state of society is poor
You're to blame
The people responsible for governance and policies are held accountable for the deteriorating condition of the world
Let this train wreck burn more slowly
Let the destruction of society happen gradually and not all at once
Kids are victims in this story
Children and young adults are adversely affected by the societal decay
Drown our youth with useless warnings
Individuals in power pass on meaningless information and advice to the younger generations
Teenage rules they're f***ed and boring
The regulations and expectations placed on teenagers are unreasonable, outdated, and uninteresting
Everything has fallen to
A continuation of the opening line - the world is collapsing
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: TRAVIS BARKER, TOM DELONGE, MARK HOPPUS
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