Stockholm Syndrome
Blink 182 Lyrics

This is the first (thing I remember)
The singer is reminiscing about the earliest memory they have.

Now it's the last (thing left on my mind)
This memory is still relevant to their present situation and is constantly on their mind.

Afraid of the dark (do you hear me whisper)
The singer is expressing their fear of the unknown and asking if anyone can hear their concerns.

An empty heart (replaced with paranoia)
The artist's heart is no longer full of love, but consumed by fear and anxiety.

Where do we go (life's temporary)
The artist is questioning what happens after we die, as life is fleeting and temporary.

After we're gone (like new years resolutions)
The singer is comparing death to broken new year's resolutions, as they both convey notions of disappointment and unfulfilled promises.

Why is this hard (do you recognize me)
The singer is struggling to come to terms with their thoughts and emotions and is seeking validation from those around them.

I know I'm wrong (but I can't help believing)
The artist understands that their thinking is flawed, but they are unable to shake off their beliefs.

I'm so lost
The artist feels confused and has lost their sense of direction.

I'm barely here
The artist feels detached and disconnected from their surroundings and themselves.

I wish I could explain myself
The singer desires to communicate their thoughts and feelings to others, but is struggling to do so.

But words escape me
Despite their desire to explain themselves, the artist can't find the right words to express their thoughts and emotions.

It's too late
The singer believes that it's too late to change their current situation and overcome their fears.

To save me
The singer feels trapped and helpless, unable to save themselves from their fears and anxieties.

You're too late
The singer's call for help has gone unanswered and they feel it's too late for anyone to save them.

You're cold with disappointment
The artist's loved one is disappointed with them and has distanced themselves from the situation.

While I'm drowning in the next room
The artist feels overwhelmed and consumed by their anxieties, while their loved one is emotionally distant.

The last contagious victim of this plague between us
The singer feels that their anxieties have become a source of contagion and are now affecting their loved one as well.

I'm sick with apprehension
The singer is physically and mentally unwell due to their overwhelming anxieties.

I'm crippled from exhaustion
The artist is completely drained and exhausted from dealing with their anxieties.

And I dread the moment when you finally come to kill me
The artist's fears and anxieties have consumed them to the point where they are anticipating the worst possible outcome, even from their loved one.