WENDY CLEAR
Blink182° Lyrics
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Forget your job for just one day
I wish it didn't have to be so bad
It might be inappropriate because
Either way our band gets dropped, oh yeah
I wish it didn't have to be so bad
And I'd play with a nuclear device
Is it something I'll regret?
Why do I want what I can't get?
I wish it didn't have to be so bad
The three-date theory is getting old
Everyone is getting left out in the cold
I wish it didn't have to be so bad
So I'll see you with another guy
Who pretends not to hear you when you cry, oh yeah
I wish it didn't have to be so bad
But I'd play with fire to break the ice
And I'd play with a nuclear device
Is it something I'll regret?
Why do I want what I can't get?
I wish it didn't have to be so bad
I'll be moving on, moving on
Moving on, and on and on
Moving on, moving on
Moving on and on and on
But I'd play with fire to break the ice
And I'd play with a nuclear device
Is it something I'll regret?
Why do I want what I can't get?
I wish it didn't have to be so bad
I wish it didn't have to be so bad
I wish it didn't have to be so bad
I wish it didn't have to be so bad
The song "Wendy Clear" by Blink182 revolves around the idea of unrequited love and emotional turmoil. The song begins with the idea of escapism as the singer suggests going out on a boat on the bay and forgetting about the struggles of everyday life. However, the lyrics quickly turn to the idea that no matter what they do, the band is going to be dropped. This is a metaphor for the idea that despite their efforts, their love will never be reciprocated.
The singer then explores the idea of playing with fire and a nuclear device, which is a metaphor for taking risks and doing something dangerous to get the attention of the person they are in love with. The singer is willing to do whatever it takes to break the ice and get closer to the object of their affection. They then admit that they will likely regret these actions but cannot help wanting what they cannot have.
The song concludes with the singer talking about moving on, but the desire for their love to be reciprocated still lingers. Overall, the song is a poignant examination of the pain of unreturned love and the desperate actions that people may take in the pursuit of that love.
Line by Line Meaning
Let's take the boat out on the bay
Let's forget about our problems and stress and just enjoy the day
Forget your job for just one day
Take a break from your responsibilities and enjoy the present moment
I wish it didn't have to be so bad
I wish things could be better and easier for us
It might be inappropriate because
This might not be the right time or place for what we're doing
Either way our band gets dropped, oh yeah
Regardless of what happens, our band is going to lose our record label
But I'd play with fire to break the ice
I'm willing to take risks and do something drastic to change the situation
And I'd play with a nuclear device
I'm willing to use extreme measures to get what I want
Is it something I'll regret?
Will the consequences of my actions be worth it?
Why do I want what I can't get?
Why am I drawn to things or people that are out of reach?
The three-date theory is getting old
The idea that a relationship has to progress in a certain way is outdated
Everyone is getting left out in the cold
People are feeling excluded and lonely
So I'll see you with another guy
I'll watch as you move on with someone else
Who pretends not to hear you when you cry, oh yeah
Your new partner doesn't care about your feelings
I'll be moving on, moving on
I'll be letting go and moving forward
Moving on, and on and on
Continuing to progress and not looking back
Moving on, moving on
Accepting the reality of the situation and not dwelling on it
Moving on and on and on
Continuing to move forward without hesitation
I wish it didn't have to be so bad
I wish the situation could have ended differently and more positively
I wish it didn't have to be so bad
I wish we could have avoided the negativity and pain associated with this situation
I wish it didn't have to be so bad
I wish things could have turned out for the better
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MARK HOPPUS, TOM DELONGE, TRAVIS BARKER
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