The song played during Benji’s part in the 1998 surf video The Show. Before its placement on Enema of the State, Blink would call it “The Surf Song” when they played it live.
The song also had a notable and fitting role in an iconic scene in the 1999 sex-comedy "American Pie". After the main character, Jim, sets his webcam up to spy on a female peer as she undresses, he runs as fast as he can to a friend’s house to watch the feed. Blink-182 actually makes a few cameos in the same scene.
In a program for one of Blink’s tours around the time of Enema’s release, Tom left a brief annotation for each track. For “Mutt”:
"‘Mutt’ is a song I wrote about my friend Benji Weatherly, a professional surfer who has sex all the time. His name’s Benji, but everyone nick named him Mutt, and it’s just a song about a guy and a girl who like to have sex and who don’t really care about much of anything else. I guess that doesn’t really matter, as long as they’re having fun. It’s not too deep. As long as it seems deep, that’s all that matters.'"
Mutt
blink-182 Lyrics
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She has her curlers set, her credit cards are paying the funds
He's not that old, I've been told, a strong sexual goal
They go out every day, she goes every way, oh yeah
They don't even care at all
She's open, waiting for more
And I know he's only looking to score
And it is way too unhealthy
Often they've typically been starved for attention before
She smokes a dozen and he doesn't seem to notice the smell
He took the seat off his own bike because the way that it felt
He wants to bone, this I know, she is ready to blow
They go out every night, his pants are super-tight, oh yeah
They don't even care at all
She's open waiting for more (she's open for more)
And I know he's only looking to score (he's only looking to score)
And it is way too unhealthy
Often they've typically been starved for attention before
She's open, waiting for more
And I know he's only looking to score
And it is way too unhealthy
Often they've typically been starved for attention before
The lyrics of blink-182's "Mutt" describe a highly sexualized and unhealthy relationship between two people. The first verse mentions a man who is confident in his sexual prowess and a woman who values material possessions by mentioning her credit cards. Despite the man's age being commented on, he still maintains a strong desire for sex. They go out every day and she goes every way, implying that she is willing to do anything to please him. However, the chorus suggests that this relationship is harmful as both parties only care about satisfying their own desires and have likely been starved for attention in the past.
In the second verse, the woman is described as smoking a lot but the man doesn't seem to care about the smell. The man took the seat off his own bike, which is a symbol of his intense commitment to sex as it allows him to ride closer and more intimately with someone. He "wants to bone" and the woman is "ready to blow" indicating they are both driven by strong sexual desires. The repetitive chorus again emphasizes that this relationship is not healthy and may be the result of past neglect or emotional starvation.
Overall, "Mutt" is a commentary on unhealthy and self-serving relationships that are driven purely by sexual desires. While the lyrics are tongue-in-cheek and may be interpreted as humorous to some, the underlying message is serious and cautionary.
Line by Line Meaning
He pauses shaving and he tells himself that he is the bomb
He stops shaving and boosts his own confidence by thinking highly of himself.
She has her curlers set, her credit cards are paying the funds
She is getting ready for the day and using her credit cards to pay for her expenses.
He's not that old, I've been told, a strong sexual goal
Despite not being old, he has a strong desire for sex.
They go out everyday she goes every way, oh yeah
They frequently go out and she is willing to try anything.
They don't even care at all
They are indifferent and apathetic towards their actions and consequences.
She's open waiting for more
She is sexually available and looking for further experiences.
And I know he's only looking to score
I am aware that he is solely interested in having sex.
And it is way too unhealthy
Their behavior is incredibly dangerous and harmful.
Often they've typically been starved for attention before
Their actions may stem from being neglected or lacking attention in the past.
She smokes a dozen and he doesn't seem to notice the smell
She smokes frequently and he is oblivious to or unconcerned about the smell.
He took the seat off his own bike because the way that it felt
He modified his bike to achieve a more comfortable or pleasurable experience while riding.
He wants to bone, this I know, she is ready to blow
He is eager to have sex, and she is also willing and eager.
They go out every night, his pants are super tight, oh yeah
They go out frequently, and he wears very tight pants.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Mark Hoppus, Scott Raynor, Tom Delonge
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@gokartmozart1567
This was as good as it gets and we didn't even know.
@Ryther1990s
I tried to show my oldest son Blink and skateboarding.....he told me he only wants to ride his bike and try and be a rapper.....payback i guess for the shit i put my parents through
@sergeontheloose
To each generation their own.
@johnnybostonforever
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@laneiiek
I'm dying lol 😂😂😂😂😂😂
@luthergk1276
Rap took over the youth unfortunately 😂
@user-vf8mh2hv9p
Veo los comentarios y con esta canción a todos nos pegaaa la nostalgia, que arte lo que hacian estos genios nunca en la vida volvera a existir musica así de hermosa 💔
@tylerneff1990
Man I miss the 90’s
@rgnightscore3407
We all do ❤
@braddles8684
I was born in 04 so not even this era but these songs and the American pie movies speak to me so much I have no idea why😭