Blame It On My Youth
blink-182 Lyrics


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Blame it, blame it on my youth

I wasn't born with the rich blood
I started out with plenty of nothing at all
I got stuck in the thick mud
The flash flood, punk rock, and the alcohol
I was raised on a rerun
I was bored to death, so I started a band
Cut my teeth on a safety dance
My attention span never stood a chance

It's too late
Can you forgive me now?

You could never kill my high
I'm the ink and you're the headline (oh)
Blame it, blame it on my youth
Blame it, blame it on my youth
You can never block my shine
I've been lost since 1999 (oh)
Blame it, blame it on my youth
Blame it, blame it on my youth
(Blame, blame, blame on my youth)

I wasn't made for the good life
I ended up getting stuck on the side of the road
I tripped and fell on hard times
Tough breaks are the only kind I know
I was left on a door step
I was scared to death with nowhere to go
Cut myself on the neighbors' fence
That I hopped as the cops tried to take me in

It's too late
Can you forgive me now?

You could never kill my high
I'm the ink and you're the headline (oh)
Blame it, blame it on my youth
Blame it, blame it on my youth
You could never block my shine
I've been lost since 1999 (oh)
Blame it, blame it on my youth
Blame it, blame it on my youth

I was raised on the Ritalin
Ever since I was a little kid (little kid)
No one ever seemed to give a shit (give a shit)
And I don't need an excuse
I don't need an excuse

You could never kill my high
I'm the ink and you're the headline
Blame it, blame it on my youth
Blame it, blame it on my youth
You can never block my shine
I've been lost since 1999 (oh)
Blame it, blame it on my youth
Blame it, blame it on my youth
You can never kill my high (endless summer)
I'm the ink and you're the headline (stretching on and on)
Blame it, blame it on my youth (oh, oh)
Blame it, blame it on my youth (oh, oh)





Endless summer
Stretching on and on

Overall Meaning

In this song, "Blame It On My Youth," blink-182 seems to be reflecting on the ups and downs of their lives, both past and present, and attributing it all to their youth. The opening lines mention a lack of privilege and opportunities, which could represent the struggles they faced when trying to make it as a band. The lyrics "Cut my teeth on a safety dance/ My attention span never stood a chance" could be referencing their early days of performing and trying to capture the audience's attention. The line "You could never kill my high/ I'm the ink and you're the headline" seems to indicate that they are not going to let anyone or anything bring them down or stop them from achieving their dreams.


The second verse expresses more difficulties that they have faced, including feeling like they were "not made for the good life" and experiencing tough breaks. The lines "I was raised on the Ritalin/ Ever since I was a little kid/ No one ever seemed to give a shit" could be an allusion to mental health struggles that they may have experienced as children or even now as adults.


Throughout the song, the repeated refrain of "Blame it on my youth" seems to suggest that while they may have made mistakes or faced challenges, they are ultimately not responsible for everything that has happened in their lives. It is a way to excuse their behavior or circumstances, while also acknowledging that they may have had little control or agency over what has happened.


Line by Line Meaning

Blame it, blame it on my youth
I attribute my mistakes to being young


I wasn't born with the rich blood
I didn't come from a wealthy family


I started out with plenty of nothing at all
I had nothing to begin with


I got stuck in the thick mud
I faced many obstacles in my journey


The flash flood, punk rock, and the alcohol
I was influenced by punk rock and consumed alcohol


I was raised on a rerun
I grew up watching the same things over and over again


I was bored to death, so I started a band
I formed a band because I was extremely bored


Cut my teeth on a safety dance
I learned through trial and error


My attention span never stood a chance
I had a short attention span


Can you forgive me now?
Is it possible for me to be forgiven?


You could never kill my high
You can never bring me down


I'm the ink and you're the headline (oh)
I'm in control and you're impacted by me (chorus phrase)


You can never block my shine
You can never dim my light


I've been lost since 1999 (oh)
I have felt lost for a long time (chorus phrase)


I wasn't made for the good life
I wasn't meant for a life of luxury


I ended up getting stuck on the side of the road
I was left stranded and unable to progress


I tripped and fell on hard times
I fell on tough times


Tough breaks are the only kind I know
I only experience setbacks


I was left on a door step
I was abandoned


I was scared to death with nowhere to go
I was very frightened and had nowhere to turn


Cut myself on the neighbors' fence
I injured myself trying to escape


That I hopped as the cops tried to take me in
I ran from the police


I was raised on the Ritalin
I was given medication to control my behavior


Ever since I was a little kid (little kid)
I have been taking medication since childhood


No one ever seemed to give a shit (give a shit)
Nobody cared about my struggles


And I don't need an excuse
I don't require a justification for my actions


Endless summer
Summer that lasts forever


Stretching on and on
Continuing for a long time




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Mark Hoppus, Matthew Malpass, Matthew Skiba, Samuel Hollander, Tim Pagnotta, Travis Barker

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@eronfausto4173

Blame it, blame it on my youth

I wasn't born with the rich blood
I started out with plenty of nothing at all
I got stuck in the thick mud
The flash flood, punk rock, and the alcohol
I was raised on a rerun
I was bored to death, so I started a band
Cut my teeth on a safety dance
My attention span never stood a chance

It's too late
Can you forgive me now?

You could never kill my high
I'm the ink and you're the headline (oh)
Blame it, blame it on my youth
Blame it, blame it on my youth
You can never block my shine
I've been lost since 1999 (oh)
Blame it, blame it on my youth
Blame it, blame it on my youth
(Blame, blame, blame on my youth)

I wasn't made for the good life
I ended up getting stuck on the side of the road
I tripped and fell on hard times
Tough breaks are the only kind I know
I was left on a door step
I was scared to death with nowhere to go
Cut myself on the neighbors' fence
That I hopped as the cops tried to take me in

It's too late
Can you forgive me now?

You could never kill my high
I'm the ink and you're the headline (oh)
Blame it, blame it on my youth
Blame it, blame it on my youth
You could never block my shine
I've been lost since 1999 (oh)
Blame it, blame it on my youth
Blame it, blame it on my youth

I was raised on the Ritalin
Ever since I was a little kid (little kid)
No one ever seemed to give a shit (give a shit)
And I don't need an excuse
I don't need an excuse

You could never kill my high
I'm the ink and you're the headline
Blame it, blame it on my youth
Blame it, blame it on my youth
You can never block my shine
I've been lost since 1999 (oh)
Blame it, blame it on my youth
Blame it, blame it on my youth
You can never kill my high (endless summer)
I'm the ink and you're the headline (stretching on and on)
Blame it, blame it on my youth (oh, oh)
Blame it, blame it on my youth (oh, oh)

Endless summer
Stretching on and on



@cooperhorton6975

How did the same guy that wrote...


"You're cold with disappointment
While I'm drowning in the next room
The last contagious victim of this plague between us
I'm sick with apprehension
I'm crippled from exhaustion
And I dread the moment when you finally come to kill me"


...write this?



@donbeck8835

And the guy who wrote...

“Shaking like a dog shitting razor blades,
waking up next to nothing after,
dreaming of you and me.
Waking up all alone, waking up so relieved.
While you’re taking your time with apologies.
I’m making my plans for revenge.
Red eyes on orange horizons.
If Columbus was wrong I’d drive straight off the edge”



@andras.89

"I listen to you cry
A cry for less attention
But both my hands are tied
And I'm pushed into the deep end

I listen to you talk
But talk is cheap
And my mouth is filled with blood
From trying not to speak

So search for an excuse
And someone to believe you
In foreign dressing rooms
I'm empty with the need to

Curse my enemies forever
Let's slit our wrists and burn down something beautiful
This desperation leaves me overjoyed
With fading lights that lead us past the lives that we destroy
Please understand

I lay rotting where I fall. I'm dead from bad intentions
Suffocated and enbalmed, and now all our dreams are chased in
You swore you wouldn't lose, then lost your brain
You make a sound that feels like pain

So please understand
This isn't just goodbye
This is I can't stand you
"

+44 - No it isn't



All comments from YouTube:

@admonius9668

I like the fact that they are experimenting with their sound. It’s rather catchy and I’m interested to hear the new album

@N_895

i agree

@GamerKiller2347

Slayer did groove metal on Diabolus in Musica. People hated it.
Megadeth did hard rock on Risk. People hated it.
Metallica did nu metal on St. Anger. People hated it.
Chris Cornell did pop rock on Scream. People hated it.
Linkin Park did pop rock on One More Light. People hated it.
Blink-182 are doing pop rock on Nine. People are hating it so far.
When established artists change their genre, it will always get hate from some fans.

@trentblakeslee6643

Really? this sould about like every Blink-182 song I've ever heard

@cjb32

@@GamerKiller2347 that's because some people don't like change I can appreciate what blink did on this album the song is pretty good too if rock bands aren't allowed to stretch outside one specific genre then every album would become stale what with the same sound over and over and over again

@GamerKiller2347

@@cjb32 I agree

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@jessicachapple2543

I don't understand why this song gets so much hate. I've been a die hard blink fan for 15 years... And I love this ♥️

@sadonion4378

same here! ive been a blink fan since dude ranch and i love this song. i also love the new angel & airwaves song "rebel girl"

@trentblakeslee6643

So people peaked in high school and miss thoes days, theses people are Blink-182's target demo

@sidewinder86ify

@@trentblakeslee6643 Dunno, I just like the music.

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