MUTT
Blink182° Lyrics
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She has her curlers set, her credit cards are paying the funds
He's not that old, I've been told, a strong sexual goal
They go out every day, she goes every way, oh yeah
They don't even care at all
She's open, waiting for more
And I know he's only looking to score
Often they've typically been starved for attention before
She smokes a dozen and he doesn't seem to notice the smell
He took the seat off his own bike because the way that it felt
He wants to bone, this I know, she is ready to blow
They go out every night, his pants are super-tight, oh yeah
They don't even care at all
She's open waiting for more (she's open for more)
And I know he's only looking to score (he's only looking to score)
And it is way too unhealthy
Often they've typically been starved for attention before
She's open, waiting for more
And I know he's only looking to score
And it is way too unhealthy
Often they've typically been starved for attention before
In "Mutt," Blink-182 presents a narrative about a couple who indulge in destructive behavior as they seek attention and validation from each other. The song narrates the sexual tension between a man and a woman, who clearly do not care about the increasingly toxic nature of their relationship. The opening lines depict the man as egotistical as he shaves his face, telling himself that he is "the bomb." The woman, on the other hand, seems preoccupied with material possessions, as evidenced by her reliance on credit cards to pay for things like hair curlers.
The lyrics suggest that the couple is driven by an insatiable desire for sex and the superficial qualities of their respective partners. They don't seem to care about the consequences of their actions as they continue to indulge in their lustful behavior. The intensity of their physical relationship is juxtaposed with the emptiness and dissatisfaction that is characteristic of their emotional connection. The song alludes to the notion that they haven't received enough attention in the past, leading them to seek it out from each other in unhealthy ways. "Mutt" is a commentary on the self-destructive and unsustainable nature of such relationships, which can have lasting negative effects on both partners.
Line by Line Meaning
He pauses shaving and he tells himself that he is the bomb
The man is taking a break from shaving and boosting his own confidence.
She has her curlers set, her credit cards are paying the funds
The woman is getting ready for the day and likely using credit to pay for her expenses.
He's not that old, I've been told, a strong sexual goal
Despite his age, he has a strong desire for sexual activity.
They go out everyday she goes every way, oh yeah
The couple is constantly going out and the woman is open to different experiences.
They don't even care at all
The couple is not concerned with the potential consequences of their actions.
She's open waiting for more
The woman is willing to engage in further sexual activity.
And I know he's only looking to score
The man is solely interested in having sex.
And it is way too unhealthy
Their behavior is not mentally or physically healthy.
Often they've typically been starved for attention before
Their behavior may stem from a lack of attention or love in their past.
She smokes a dozen and he doesn't seem to notice the smell
The woman smokes frequently and the man is unaware or unconcerned about the odor.
He took the seat off his own bike because the way that it felt
The man customized his bike to suit his own comfort.
He wants to bone, this I know, she is ready to blow
The man desires sex and the woman is willing to engage in it.
They go out every night, his pants are super tight, oh yeah
The couple goes out frequently, and the man wears tight pants, possibly to attract attention.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Mark Hoppus, Scott Raynor, Tom Delonge
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