DON'T LEAVE ME
Blink182° Lyrics
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Just drop me off at home
I'll be fine, it's not the first
Just like last time, but a little worse, and
She said that I'm not the one that she thinks about and
She said it stopped being fun, I just bring her down
I said, don't let your future be destroyed by my past.
One more chance, I'll try this time
I'll give you yours, I won't take mine
I'll listen up, pretend to care
Go on ahead, I'll meet you there, and
She said that I'm not the one that she thinks about and
She said it stopped being fun, I just bring her down
I said, "don't let your future be destroyed by my past."
She said, "don't let my door hit your ass."
Let's try this one more time with feeling
One more time with feeling
One more time with feeling
One more time with feeling
She said that I'm not the one that she thinks about and
She said it stopped being fun, I just bring her down
I said, don't let your future be destroyed by my past.
She said, don't let my door hit your ass
Don't leave me all alone
Just drop me off at home
And I'll be fine
The lyrics of Blink 182's song "Don't Leave Me" depict a relationship that seems to have run its course. The singer, assuming the perspective of the singer, is being broken up with by his partner, who cites his past mistakes and unfulfilled expectations as reasons. The singer pleads with their partner to not let their future be destroyed by his past, but only to be met with a curt message to leave. Despite this, he tries to negotiate one more chance to make things right with their partner, asking for forgiveness and understanding.
This song, like many of Blink 182's early releases (such as "Dammit" or "All the Small Things") is characterized by fast-paced instrumentals, catchy melodies, and punk-inspired lyrics that appeal to a younger audience. It is also an example of emo, a genre that emerged in the late 1990s and early 2000s that uses punk and pop influences to explore themes related to emotional angst, anxiety, and heartbreak.
The song's lyrics can be interpreted as a reflection on the pressures placed by society and peer groups on relationships, and how they can lead to disappointment and disillusionment. The singer's inability to live up to his partner's expectations and the fear of being alone leave him feeling vulnerable and dependent.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't leave me all alone
I don't want to be left alone.
Just drop me off at home
Just take me home, that's enough.
I'll be fine, it's not the first
It's not the first time I've been left alone, I'll be fine.
Just like last time, but a little worse, and
Just like the last time you left me alone, but it's a little worse now.
She said that I'm not the one that she thinks about and
She told me that she doesn't think about me.
She said it stopped being fun, I just bring her down
She told me that being with me isn't fun, I bring her down.
I said, don't let your future be destroyed by my past.
I told her not to let her future be affected by my past mistakes.
She said, "don't let my door hit your ass."
She told me to leave and not to let her door hit me on the way out.
One more chance, I'll try this time
I'm willing to give it another shot and try harder this time.
I'll give you yours, I won't take mine
I'll respect your feelings and won't be selfish.
I'll listen up, pretend to care
I'll act like I'm interested, even if I'm not.
Go on ahead, I'll meet you there, and
You can go ahead without me, I'll catch up later.
Let's try this one more time with feeling
Let's give it one more try, this time with more passion and emotion.
And I'll be fine
I'll be okay, even if things don't work out.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MARK HOPPUS, TOM DELONGE, TRAVIS BARKER
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