08. Does My Breath Smell
blink-182 Lyrics


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Who makes up all the rules
About those girls I want?
Who tells them all to laugh?
Who tells them all
To talk about me?
And I'm not sure what
My purpose is for being here
Why do they, why do they
Always kick me in the groin
When I come near

And I'm not complaining
It just hurts after a bit

I don't know what I'm feeling
I'm just so sick of seeing
All those dumb, lame,
And retarded broads

Who often just sit kick back
As I am not so relaxed
I often wonder
Why they act so odd

Because no worse a time
When it's just your time to
Think you should
Make your move
It doesn't work
As you're just a jerk
With no excuse

What about that situation
All night procrastination
Taking to the point when
You lead her to her door

There is nothing left
There to say
I guess you best be
On your way
But before you go
You got to do that chore

No worse a time
When it's just your time to
Think you should
Make your move
It doesn't work
As you're just a jerk
With no excuse

Please won't you buy in
I'm always tryin'
I keep on tryin'
There's only so much pride
That I can lose

I hope that when you see me
You see right through me
Come on now, honestly




I'm so sick of endin' up
Without a clue

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Does My Breath Smell?" by blink-182 tell the story of a guy who is struggling to understand why he can't seem to attract the girls he wants. He questions who makes up the rules about how to act around girls and wonders why they always seem to laugh and talk about him. He expresses frustration at feeling like he doesn't know his purpose and being kicked in the groin by girls when he tries to approach them.


The song captures the awkwardness and insecurity of teenage boys who are trying to navigate the complexities of romantic relationships. The singer is aware of his own inadequacies and is constantly worrying about what he is doing wrong. However, he does not complain, but rather tries to keep on trying.


The song's chorus is about the frustration of not being able to make a move even when it seems like the perfect time. The singer realizes that he is just a "jerk with no excuse" and that he often procrastinates until it is too late to make a move.


Overall, "Does My Breath Smell?" is a relatable song for anyone who has struggled with self-confidence and social awkwardness. It captures the frustration and disappointment of those who feel like they can never seem to get it right with the opposite sex.


Line by Line Meaning

Who makes up all the rules
Who decides how I should act towards the girls I like?


About those girls I want?
About the girls I have an interest in.


Who tells them all to laugh?
Who instructs them to laugh about me in my absence?


Who tells them all
Who decides how to gossip and how I become the subject?


To talk about me?
To spread rumors about me and my life in general.


And I'm not sure what
I am not sure what the reason is


My purpose is for being here
For being present in this particular situation


Why do they, why do they
I am wondering why they do what they do.


Always kick me in the groin
They always seem to hurt me or bring me down.


When I come near
Whenever I try to make a move or approach them.


And I'm not complaining
I'm not whining or grumbling


It just hurts after a bit
It just gets painful for me emotionally.


I don't know what I'm feeling
I'm unsure what my true emotions are at this point.


I'm just so sick of seeing
I'm just exhausted from appearing at such things.


All those dumb, lame,
All those people who just seem unintelligent.


And retarded broads
And people who act in a foolish way.


Who often just sit kick back
Who often seems relaxed and doesn't put in much effort.


As I am not so relaxed
Because I find it hard to be nonchalant and calm in such situations.


I often wonder
I often question


Why they act so odd
Why they seem to act so strangely compared to everyone else.


Because no worse a time
Because there is no worse time


When it's just your time to
When it is the apt opportunity for you to


Think you should
Think it is expected of you


Make your move
To take action, to pursue my interests.


It doesn't work
It always seems to fall apart.


As you're just a jerk
Due to my personality blemishes or foolishness.


With no excuse
I cannot justify my odd behavior.


What about that situation
What about such a scenario?


All night procrastination
Procrastinating all night instead of taking decisive action.


Taking to the point when
Taking it so far that it reaches its The climax, its breaking stage.


You lead her to her door
When you reach your date's door


There is nothing left
There is nothing more to hold on to


There to say
Nothing else to mention or inform.


I guess you best be
It's best if you go ahead and


On your way
Take your leave.


But before you go
But one last thing to do


You got to do that chore
You have to perform that task or responsibility.


Please won't you buy in
Can't you just agree with me and support me?


I'm always tryin'
I'm always giving it my best shot


I keep on tryin'
I try and try without giving up


There's only so much pride
There is a limit to how much I can take.


That I can lose
I cannot lose all the respect and dignity I've earned.


I hope that when you see me
I wish that when you see me


You see right through me
You'll look beyond my mistakes and blemishes to see my true character.


Come on now, honestly
Just be honest with me.


I'm so sick of endin' up
I'm tired of always landing


Without a clue
Without answer, without sufficient knowledge, and clarity.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MARK HOPPUS, SCOTT RAYNOR, TOM DE LONGE

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Comments from YouTube:

apple-sauce

Still such a fun song! 🤩

Nadzky

Fuckin' legends 🔥

lostsince1999

God I miss these guys!

Saffron Thurkettle

Funniest performance of does my breath smell? Ever lol

Saffron Thurkettle

Haha Mark’s too funny here and Tom’s response to what Mark says haha god this is hilarious

Masupilamie

This of a one Hour is very nice…🤩

BoboPopPunk

The woah part is a clear reference to Less Than Jake's My Very Own Flag

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