In the official program for the band’s 2001 TOYPAJ tour, Tom wrote:
"I felt like I was the only one in high school who liked my kind of music. Punk rock was only listened to by me, and a couple of skinhead friends. Anti-racist skins. Since 7th grade, that’s all I ever listened to. Punk rock to me is about being who you are and hating everyone else. Luckily there happens to be some music to go along with the feeling. Never ever try to be like the popular kids. Fuck them. regardless of what people say, I’ve been a punker since 7th grade, when most of our fans were in kindergarten. So never conform, love who you are. Fuckers."
11.Give Me One Good Reason
blink-182 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
I like the ones who say they listen to the punk rock
I like the kids who fight against how they were brought up
They hate the trends and think it's f***** 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 f****** scum bags
Heavy metalers with their awful p**** hair bands
Counting seconds until we can get away
Ditching school almost every single day
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
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
The lyrics of Blink-182's song "Give Me One Good Reason" are critical of social norms and those who conform to them. The opening lines suggest that mom and dad, the ultimate authority figures, cannot comprehend why kids are so eager to express themselves in unconventional ways, such as piercings and ripped pantyhose. The song then goes on to highlight the appeal of those who rebel against societal norms, citing admiration for those who listen to punk rock and fight against traditional upbringing. The lyrics express disdain for jocks, preps, hippies, and heavy metalers, with a sense that the singer and their peers are counting down the seconds until they can cut loose and be themselves without societal pressure.
In essence, the song celebrates the rebellion and individuality of youth, arguing that conformity is overrated and that breaking molds is not only exciting but empowering. The song is a reminder that while society may try to force everyone into a certain mold, there will always be those who reject it in favor of their unique selves.
Line by Line Meaning
Mom and dad they quite don't understand it
Parents can't comprehend why their children behave as they do
All the kids they laugh as if they planned it
The kids enjoy rebelling against expectations
Why do girls wanna pierce their nose
The singer doesn't understand the appeal of this fashion choice
And walk around in torn pantyhose
He disapproves of this style as well
I like the ones who say they listen to the punk rock
The singer likes people who identify as counterculture
I like the kids who fight against how they were brought up
He admires those who challenge their upbringing
They hate the trends and think it's f***** to care
The rebellious youth reject popular culture and see it as foolish to care about it
It's cool when this piss people off with what they wear
The singer finds it admirable when people can upset others through their fashion choices
Hate the jocks, the preps, the hippie f****** scum bags
The singer dislikes people in mainstream cliques and hippies
Heavy metalers with their awful p**** hair bands
He dislikes heavy metal and their hair bands
Counting seconds until we can get away
The singer is constantly looking forward to escaping normalcy
Ditching school almost every single day
The youth rebel against education norms as well
So give me one good reason
The singer demands justification for conforming to societal expectations
Why we need to be like them
The singer sees no reason to conform to mainstream culture
Kids will have fun and offend
People enjoy breaking norms and upsetting others
They don't want to and don't fit in
The rebellious youth don't want to be part of mainstream society
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MARK HOPPUS, TOM DELONGE, TRAVIS BARKER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@markusmatzinger2513
This is just the original version with a simulation of a broken headphonescable
@connorm955
What tuning is this? I love it.
@priceyboy
this picture is my laptop wallpaper
@gordelonge
Nice pitch xd
@krisoliver6202
It’s tuned half a step down as far as I can hear
@supersayanwayne
Im jash!