GOING AWAY TO COLLEGE
Blink182° Lyrics
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It's so cold out tonight, I'll
Put blankets on the bed
I won't turn out the light, just
Don't forget to think about me and I
Won't forget you
"I'll write you once a week," she said
To fall in love or break it off
And if young love is just a game then
I must have missed the kick off
Don't depend on me to ever follow through on
Anything but I'd go through hell for you and
I haven't been this scared in a long time
And I'm so unprepared so here's your valentine
Bouquet of clumsy words, a simple melody
This world's an ugly place, but you're so beautiful to me
I'll think about the times
She kissed me after class
And she put up with my friends
I acted like an ass, I'd
Ditch my lecture to watch the girls play soccer
Is my picture still hanging in her locker?
I haven't been this scared in a long time
And I'm so unprepared so here's your valentine
Bouquet of clumsy words, a simple melody
This world's an ugly place, but you're so beautiful
I haven't been this scared in a long time
And I'm so unprepared so here's your valentine
Bouquet of clumsy words, a simple melody
This world's an ugly place, but you're so beautiful
The song "Going Away to College" by Blink-182 is about the fear and uncertainty that comes with leaving behind a loved one to pursue one’s dreams of college. It starts with a plea for comfort and reassurance, as the singer expresses their anxiety about starting a new chapter in their life. They ask their partner to stay with them, not physically, but emotionally, by thinking about them as they lay in the empty bed. The singer promises to do the same and writes to their partner once a week while away.
In the second verse, the singer looks back on their relationship and contemplates the nature of young love. They ask if it’s just a game, and if so, they seem to have missed the "kick off". The singer acknowledges their own reluctance to follow through on commitments, but declares they would still "go through hell" for their partner. The bridge of the song returns to the singer's anxiety and bravely admitting their feelings of unpreparedness. But in spite of this, the singer offers their partner a bouquet of clumsy words and a simple melody to serve as a Valentine’s gift. They recognize the difficulties in this world but emphasize the beauty they see in their partner.
In summary, “Going Away to College” is about the internal conflict that one feels when they have to leave behind everything they know to embark on a new adventure. The song explores the joys of young love, the fear of the unknown, and the bond that holds two people together despite great distances.
Line by Line Meaning
Please take me by the hand
I need your help and support as I embark on this new journey.
It's so cold out tonight, I'll
I'm feeling a sense of loneliness and isolation.
Put blankets on the bed
I'll try to make myself comfortable and find warmth.
I won't turn out the light, just
I don't want to feel completely alone in the darkness.
Don't forget to think about me and I
I hope you'll remember me and keep me in your thoughts.
Won't forget you
I promise to remember you and hold onto our memories.
"I'll write you once a week," she said
We may be physically apart, but I'll try to stay in touch and keep our connection alive.
Why does it feel the same
Love and heartbreak can feel similar in their intensity and impact.
To fall in love or break it off
The emotions and experiences of love and heartbreak can be equally potent and profound.
And if young love is just a game then
Love may sometimes feel like a fleeting and trivial thing, especially in youth.
I must have missed the kick off
Maybe I wasn't fully present or engaged in the beginning of our relationship.
Don't depend on me to ever follow through on
I may not always keep my promises or commitments.
Anything but I'd go through hell for you and
Despite my flaws and shortcomings, I care deeply for you and would do anything to show it.
I haven't been this scared in a long time
I'm feeling a sense of fear and uncertainty about what's to come.
And I'm so unprepared so here's your valentine
I may not have everything figured out, but I want to make sure you know that I love and appreciate you.
Bouquet of clumsy words, a simple melody
I may not have the eloquence or skill to express myself perfectly, but I hope you can see the sincerity in my gestures.
This world's an ugly place, but you're so beautiful to me
Despite the harshness and negativity in the world, you bring light and beauty to my life.
I'll think about the times
I'll cherish the memories and moments we shared together.
She kissed me after class
I remember the sweetness and intimacy of our affection.
And she put up with my friends
I appreciate that you accepted and loved me for who I am, including all my flaws and quirks.
I acted like an ass, I'd
I made mistakes and acted foolishly at times.
Ditch my lecture to watch the girls play soccer
I prioritized my own desires and interests over my responsibilities and obligations.
Is my picture still hanging in her locker?
I wonder if you still hold onto and care about our relationship the way I do.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Mark Hoppus, Thomas DeLonge, Travis L. Barker
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