Give Me One Good Reason
Blink 182 (By Victor BOI) Lyrics
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All the kids they laugh as if they planned it
Why do girls wanna pierce their nose?
And walk around in torn pantyhose, oh yeah
I like the ones who say they listen to the punk rock
I like the the kids who fight against how they were brought up
They hate the trends and think it's fucked to care
So give me one good reason
Why we need to be like them
Kids will have fun and offend
They don't want to and don't fit in
Hate the jocks, the preps, the hippie fuckin' scumbags
Heavy metalers with their awful pussy hair bands
Counting seconds until we can get away
Ditching school almost every single day, oh yeah
So give me one good reason
Why we need to be like them
Kids will have fun and offend
They don't want to and don't fit in
Give me one good reason
Why we need to be like them
Kids will have fun and offend
They don't want to and don't fit in
The lyrics to Blink 182's "Give Me One Good Reason" are about teenage rebellion and non-conformity. The singer is frustrated with the societal expectations placed on young people, particularly in regards to fashion and music choices. The first verse touches on the confusion and judgment that adults and more traditional peers may feel towards the "punk rock" kids who pierce their noses and wear "torn pantyhose." The chorus of the song, "give me one good reason why we need to be like them," is a rhetorical question challenging the idea of conformity and asking for justification for the societal pressure to fit in. The second verse goes a step further, expressing disdain for the "jocks," "preps," and "hippie scumbags," as well as the heavy metal subculture, and celebrates those who "fight against how they were brought up" and intentionally offend others.
Line by Line Meaning
Mom and dad they quite don't understand it
Parents can't comprehend the youth culture
All the kids they laugh as if they planned it
Young people mock the status quo with their rebellious behavior
Why do girls wanna pierce their nose?
Society imposes arbitrary standards of beauty on young women, and some seek to subvert them
And walk around in torn pantyhose, oh yeah
Others express themselves through unconventional fashion
I like the ones who say they listen to the punk rock
The artist prefers those who identify with the punk subculture
I like the the kids who fight against how they were brought up
He admires those who resist cultural conditioning
They hate the trends and think it's fucked to care
The young rebels reject societal norms and values, viewing them as meaningless or hypocritical
It's cool when they piss people off with what they wear, oh yeah
The artist finds it admirable when others challenge convention and ruffle feathers
Hate the jocks, the preps, the hippie fuckin' scumbags
The artist and his peers disdain various social groups who don't share their worldview
Heavy metalers with their awful pussy hair bands
He singles out heavy metal fans for ridicule, disrespecting their music and fashion choices
Counting seconds until we can get away
Escaping the monotony and oppressiveness of societal norms is a constant preoccupation for the youth rebels
Ditching school almost every single day, oh yeah
They reject formal education and the constraints it imposes on them
Give me one good reason
The singer demands a justification for conforming to mainstream society's expectations
Why we need to be like them
He questions the motives behind trying to fit in and follow the herd
Kids will have fun and offend
The youth rebels prioritize having a good time and challenging authority over fitting in and pleasing others
They don't want to and don't fit in
The non-conformists reject the mainstream and embrace their outsider status
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Written by: MARK HOPPUS, TOM DELONGE, TRAVIS BARKER
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