DUMPWEED
Blink182° Lyrics
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Too scared to run, I'm too scared stay
I said I'd leave, but I could never leave her
And if I did, you know I'd never cheat her
But this I ask, it's what I want to know
How would you feel, if I should choose to go
Another guy, you think he'd be unlike me
She's a dove, she's a fucking nightmare
Unpredictable, it was my mistake to stay here
On the go and it's way too late to play
I need a girl that I can train
I heard it once, I'm sure I heard it twice
My dad used to give me all of his advice
He would say you got to turn your back and run now
Come on son, you haven't got a chance now
She's a dove, she's a fucking nightmare
Unpredictable, it was my mistake to stay here
On the go and it's way too late to play
I need a girl that I can train
She's a dove, she's a fucking nightmare
Unpredictable, it was my mistake to stay here
On the go and it's way too late to play
I need a girl that I can train
Need a girl that I can train
Need a girl that I can train
Turn your back and run now
You haven't got a chance now
Need a girl that I can train
Need a girl that I can train
Turn your back and run now
You haven't got a chance now
The lyrics in Blink182's song Dumpweed describe the struggle of someone who is unhappy in their current relationship but is too scared to leave. They have expressed their desire to leave before but couldn't because they care too much about their partner. However, they are now asking how their partner would feel if they chose to leave and be with someone else. They believe that their partner would think that the other guy is not like them and would want to fight them if they left. The song describes the singer's frustration with their partner's unpredictable behavior and the regret of staying in the relationship for too long. They now seek a girl that they can train, indicating a desire for a relationship where they are in control.
The lyrics of the song revolve around themes of fear, regret, and the desire for control in a relationship. It describes a person's struggle to leave a toxic relationship, fearing the consequences of their decision. The lyrics "Too scared to run, I'm too scared stay" portrays the confusion that the singer is feeling. They are torn between staying in a relationship that is no longer fulfilling or leaving and being alone. The song also touches upon the topic of control by expressing the singer's desire to find a girl that they can "train." This suggests a desire for a relationship where they are in control and can mold their partner according to their liking.
Line by Line Meaning
It's understood, I said it many ways
I've tried to express myself in different ways, but I think you still don't fully understand.
Too scared to run, I'm too scared stay
I'm stuck in this situation, even though I'm afraid to leave and afraid to stay.
I said I'd leave, but I could never leave her
I've told myself and others that I would leave this person, but I know I won't be able to actually do it.
And if I did, you know I'd never cheat her
Even if I did leave, I wouldn't betray this person. I do care about them.
But this I ask, it's what I want to know
I have a question on my mind that I really want to ask.
How would you feel, if I should choose to go
I want to know how you would feel if I finally decided to leave this person.
Another guy, you think he'd be unlike me
If I left and someone else took my place, you might think they are different or better than me.
Another guy, you think he'd want to fight me
You might even think that this hypothetical person would want to fight me for leaving.
She's a dove, she's a fucking nightmare
The person I'm involved with can be gentle and kind, but also very unpredictable and difficult to deal with.
Unpredictable, it was my mistake to stay here
I made a mistake staying in this relationship because I never know what to expect or how things will turn out.
On the go and it's way too late to play
Things are moving too quickly and I can't keep up. It's too late for games or indecision.
I need a girl that I can train
I need someone who I can shape and mold to fit my needs and desires.
I heard it once, I'm sure I heard it twice
My dad used to give me advice on relationships that I didn't fully listen to or take seriously at first.
My dad used to give me all of his advice
My father was a source of guidance and wisdom in matters of love and romance.
He would say you got to turn your back and run now
My father believed that sometimes the best thing to do is to cut your losses and leave a situation that isn't working.
Come on son, you haven't got a chance now
He tried to warn me that I was in over my head and didn't have a chance of making things work.
Need a girl that I can train
I need someone who I can shape and mold to fit my needs and desires.
Turn your back and run now
Sometimes the best thing to do is to cut your losses and leave a situation that isn't working.
You haven't got a chance now
I'm in too deep and there's no way to turn things around or make them better.
Need a girl that I can train
I need someone who I can shape and mold to fit my needs and desires.
Turn your back and run now
Sometimes the best thing to do is to cut your losses and leave a situation that isn't working.
You haven't got a chance now
I'm in too deep and there's no way to turn things around or make them better.
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