After years of independent recording and touring, including stints on the Warped Tour, the group signed to MCA Records. Their biggest albums, Enema of the State (1999) and Take Off Your Pants and Jacket (2001), saw international success. Songs like "All the Small Things", "Dammit", "I Miss You", and "What's My Age Again?" became hit singles and MTV staples. Later efforts, including an untitled album (2003), marked stylistic shifts. Hoppus is the only member to remain in the band throughout its entire history. DeLonge left the group twice, both times a decade apart, before eventually returning. Founding drummer Scott Raynor recorded and toured with the group before being dismissed in 1998, with Barker taking his place from that point on. From 2015 to 2022, the band included Alkaline Trio singer/guitarist Matt Skiba, with whom they recorded two albums, California (2016) and Nine (2019) and toured in support of both.
Blink-182's straightforward approach and simple arrangements, which helped initiate pop-punk's second mainstream rise, made them popular among generations of listeners. Worldwide, the group has sold 50 million albums and moved 15.3 million copies in the U.S.
Early years (1992-1998)
In May 1993, Blink recorded their first demo tape, entitled "Flyswatter", in drummer Scott Raynor's bedroom. A 4-track was used to record the material. According to Hoppus, only around fifty copies of the demo were produced to give to their family and friends. Before the end of the year, the band released another two demos, one commonly known as Demo #2 while the other was entitled Buddha. Of this last record around 1,000 copies were produced by Filter Records, an independent record company headed by Hoppus's boss.
In early 1994, Blink signed with Cargo Records. The band recorded their début full-length album, "Cheshire Cat" in three days. The album contained a number of updated versions of songs such as "Carousel", "Strings", "Sometimes" and "TV" that had appeared on the "Buddha Promo Tape" as well as some originals.
Shortly after the release of "Cheshire Cat", Blink was threatened with legal action by a pop band in Ireland of the same name. In order to avoid a dispute, Blink appended "182" to the end of their name. The band has cited a variety of reasons for ultimately choosing 182, with some of the more common explanations being the number of times Tony Montana utters the word "fuck" in Scarface, references to the 1985 Timothy Hutton film, Turk 182!, the band's ideal weight, the number of half the days in a year and the number of miles Hoppus had to drive to visit his girlfriend. However, DeLonge has stated that it is just a number that they "pulled out of their ass".
After moving to Encinitas, California, the band recorded the album "Dude Ranch" in 1996 with producer Mark Trombino. blink-182 recorded the album under Cargo Records, but signed with MCA which later became Geffen Records in 1996, in order to handle increased distribution. The album was released in 1997 and was relatively commercially successful, selling 4 million copies worldwide.
The single "Dammit" did well on U.S. modern rock charts, however drummer Scott Raynor later left the band. There are two common explanations for his removal - that Raynor had a serious drinking problem and was asked to go into rehab or face ejection, or alternately, that he departed in order to attend college. Raynor claims he agreed to go to rehab, but that DeLonge and Hoppus were doubtful of his sincerity and subsequently fired him over the phone.
Hoppus and DeLonge had asked drummer Travis Barker of blink-182's support band The Aquabats to fill in for Raynor for the remainder of the tour, thus he had to learn all of the songs in a matter of hours before the show. He ultimately went on to join the band permanently afterwards, leaving The Aquabats.
In 1999, blink-182 hired Jerry Finn as its producer and recorded "Enema of the State". This album propelled the band into the mainstream with hit singles "What's My Age Again?", "All the Small Things" and "Adam's Song". All gained a significant amount of airtime on radio and MTV. Enema of the State went on to sell over 10 million copies worldwide making it the band's best-selling album to that point.
In 1999 the band also had small parts in the film American Pie, though Travis Barker was incorrectly credited as Scott Raynor.
In 2000, the band released The Urethra Chronicles, a DVD which featured behind-the-scenes information. "The Mark, Tom, and Travis Show: The Enema Strikes Back", blink-182's live album, was also released in 2000, featuring songs from their three full-length records. The album also included one new studio song, "Man Overboard," among the live renditions. The album quickly went out of print making it a much sought after item. A limited edition was printed in October 2006.
The band continued its commercial success with "Take Off Your Pants and Jacket" in 2001, which was in the same vein as "Enema of the State". However, a European tour in winter 2001 was canceled in the aftermath of the September 11th attacks. Rescheduled dates in early 2002 were also canceled due to DeLonge's problems with his back.
In 2002, blink-182 co-headlined the Pop Disaster Tour with Green Day, along with supporting acts Jimmy Eat World and a little known band called Kut U Up. The tour was documented, from Kut U Up's point of view, on the DVD Riding In Vans With Boys.
After taking some time off in 2002, recording of the next record began in early 2003. The band released its next studio album on November 18, 2003. It featured the hit singles "Feeling This", "I Miss You", "Down", and "Always". According to Barker, the "Untitled" record was supposed to represent a new blink-182. It received significant airplay on radio and TV. The Cure front man Robert Smith, often cited as a major influence on the band, appeared on "All of This". During late 2003, the band embarked on the "Dolla Bill" tour, named for the inexpensive ticket costs (It was originally planned to be completely free but later realised that it would be necessary to charge something for the ticket). A tour with No Doubt in the summer of 2004 was also very successful.
Indefinite hiatus and new bands/spinoffs (2005-2009)
In mid-February 2005 the band inexplicably cancelled a performance at Music for Relief's Concert for South Asia (a show put on to aid victims of the devastating 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake). Shortly there after, before a planned final US spring tour, on February 22, 2005, the band announced they were going on an "indefinite hiatus".
Geffen Records released a Greatest Hits compilation on November 1, 2005 in the U.S., one previously unreleased track was included "Another Girl Another Planet" (a cover song originally by The Only Ones). The song was also used as the theme song to Barker's new reality TV show, Meet the Barkers. Included was the previously issued "I Miss You" B-side and blink-182 album bonus track "Not Now". The album reached number 6 on the Billboard 200 in the United States.
DeLonge announced his new band, Angels & Airwaves. As his reason for why blink-182 went on indefinite hiatus, DeLonge suggested the mounting tension between himself and Hoppus, ultimately caused by DeLonge's desire for a break with his family coupled with Hoppus' feelings of betrayal after the formation of Box Car Racer. He also announced his plans to create a film about the final days of blink-182. Angels & Airwaves released their debut album "We Don't Need to Whisper" on May 23rd, 2006, where it debuted at number 4 on the Billboard 200.
Hoppus and Barker's new project +44 surfaced on December 13, 2005 with the song, "No It Isn't". Coincidentally, the song was released on +44's official MySpace on the same day that Angels & Airwaves were slated to release their first song (and also Tom DeLonge's 30th birthday), though the release of the latter was delayed. Initially, Hoppus was hesitant to admit any deliberate correlation between the song and breakup, but has since admitted the song was about DeLonge and the breakup of the band. +44 released their first album "When Your Heart Stops Beating" on November 14, 2006 and debuted at number 10 on the Billboard 200.
In August 2006, Hoppus gave an extensive interview with B182.com. The interview focused on blink-182 and the unexplained events that had led to the band's hiatus. Contrary to DeLonge's statements, Hoppus said that the band had been getting along at the time of their final album. Hoppus went on to say that DeLonge requested a half-year respite from touring to spend time with his family, despite a planned final spring U.S. tour. Hoppus and Barker hesitantly conceded, leading to the cancellation of the upcoming tour. Further problems arose in discussions regarding the band's future recording endeavors. It was at this point that Hoppus felt that blink-182 had ceased functioning as a band. Hoppus went on to state that he and Barker eventually formed +44 at the end of the European leg out of frustration for DeLonge's constant reluctance.
On April 5, 2007, it was confirmed that blink-182, along with Rancid and Green Day are some of the bands set to feature in a documentary about modern punk music. The film is titled One Nine Nine Four and looks at the genre of music in the nineties. It will consist of band interviews and archive footage, which will be all compiled together by the documentary makers Robot Academy Films in [pace]Australia. It's expected to be released early next year. Skateboarding legend Tony Hawk will narrate the film, which also features the likes of NOFX and The Offspring.
Travis Barker of +44 currently was asked if the band would get back together. He said "I don't know, I haven't talked to Tom in a long time. I do however talk to Mark everyday."
On November 18th, 2008, after Travis Barker was in a small plane crash, Mark Hoppus updated his blog, himynameismark, with this statement:
"in the midst of everything else that has happened lately, tom, Travis, and i have all spoken together. first through a number of phone calls, and then a couple of weeks ago we all hung out for a few hours. they’ve all been great, very positive conversations. we’re just reconnecting as friends after four years of not talking. it’s a good thing."
He also stated that this doesn't mean a blink-182 reunion, but after several years they have finally begun speaking to each other again. Hoppus also talked about Travis Barker's brush with death in a plane crash in September 2008 and the death of their great friend and longtime producer Jerry Finn.
Blink-182 officially announced their reunion while presenting at the 2009 Grammy Awards. The band's Official Website confirmed the band's reunion with a statement on their website. This song, the first new material released by blink-182 following their indefinite hiatus, was posted in full to Blink182.com late on July 14, 2011, then officially premiered the following day at 10:30 a.m. on Los Angeles radio station KROQ. The Up All Night Songfacts reports that Up All Night, the first new material released by blink-182 following their indefinite hiatus, was posted in full to Blink182.com late on July 14, 2011, then officially premiered the following day at 10:30 a.m. on Los Angeles radio station KROQ.
7th Album - "California" (2016)
"California" is the band's seventh studio album, set for release on July 1, 2016 through BMG. The album was produced by John Feldmann and recorded at Foxy Studios in California, USA. It was the first album by the band to feature vocalist/guitarist Matt Skiba (from Alkaline Trio), who replaced former member Tom DeLonge. "Bored to Death" was the first single to be released from the album, on April 27, 2016.
8th Album - "Nine" (2019)
Nine is the eighth studio album by blink-182, released on September 20, 2019, through Columbia Records, as the band's first album on the label. The band began developing the album after fulfilling touring obligations for their previous release, California (2016). While Nine builds upon their collaboration with producer John Feldmann, who also produced California, it also utilizes additional outside producers and songwriters including Captain Cuts, the Futuristics, and Tim Pagnotta. Nine is the band's second and final album to feature guitarist/vocalist Matt Skiba before the return of Tom DeLonge in 2022.
On June 23, 2021, Hoppus confirmed that he had been diagnosed with a rare form of cancer and had been receiving treatment in secret for the last three months. After his cancer diagnosis, it was reported by sources that Hoppus had met with DeLonge and Barker together at his home to discuss old problems, personal issues, and Hoppus' cancer diagnosis. Hoppus was declared cancer-free later that year, but would continue screening every six months.
News of DeLonge's return to the band had been speculated about since his departure, but came to their peak in October 2022, when the band began posting cryptic messages on their social media accounts. DeLonge's official return was announced on October 11, 2022, alongside a world tour for the next two years, and that they were working on a new album. Following his return, DeLonge messaged Skiba on Instagram to thank him for his time with the band, and later shared the post publicly on his account. Skiba had known an announcement was going to happen, but was unaware that it was regarding DeLonge's return. In the months prior, he had also begun to question his status in the band when a fan asked him if he was still a part of recording. When the announcement was made though, he congratulated the other band members, and thanked fans for his time with the band.
The announcement of DeLonge's return was also accompanied by a new single, "Edging", later that week. The song performed well in the US, becoming their fourth and longest-running number one hit on Billboard's Alternative Airplay chart, and their highest-charting single on the Hot 100 in eighteen years.While preparing for the tour, Barker suffered a serious finger injury at rehearsals that required surgery. Because of this, the band was forced to postpone the Latin America leg of the tour while Barker was healing. The band would however make a surprise appearance at Coachella in April, marking DeLonge's first appearance with the band in nine years. The band then served as a replacement Sunday headliner of the festival's second weekend after singer Frank Ocean was unable to perform.
In July 2023, Barker stated that the band's ninth studio album is currently projected for an October release.
No One Knows
blink-182 Lyrics
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He has sex with his sister...
He used his dick to pop her...
Four foot blister and I know it's not that cool...
He fucked her in my swimming pool...
He's got three testicles and he...
He loves to do .. uhh do shit!
It is important to note that the lyrics of "No One Knows" by blink-182 should be taken with a grain of salt as they are full of absurd and vulgar humor that should not be taken literally. The verse quoted above is a prime example of this, as it describes a fictional person who allegedly had sex with his own sister and caused her to develop a four-foot blister due to how rough the act was, all while having three testicles. The verse concludes with the person being described as someone who loves to do "shit," which could refer to a variety of unsavory activities.
While some people may find the lyrics of "No One Knows" offensive or distasteful, it is important to remember that they are meant to be humorous and satirical in nature. On a deeper level, the song could be seen as a commentary on the absurdity and darkness that can lurk beneath the surface of seemingly normal or mundane situations. By describing a character who is seemingly normal on the surface but has disturbing secrets and habits, the song highlights the idea that appearances can be deceiving.
Line by Line Meaning
I know a guy...
I am acquainted with an individual...
He has sex with his sister...
He engages in sexual activities with his sibling...
He used his dick to pop her...
He utilized his penis to rupture her body part...
Four foot blister and I know it's not that cool...
As a result, the sister developed a four-foot blister, which is not an acceptable situation...
He fucked her in my swimming pool...
The sexual act took place in my swimming pool...
He's got three testicles and he...
This individual possess an anatomical abnormality of an additional testicle and he...
He loves to do .. uhh do shit!
He derives pleasure from engaging in certain activities...
FUCK YEAAAAH!!!
An exclamation of enthusiasm and agreement towards the aforementioned statements.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Doitology
Background Music Video References...
0:57 Adam's Song
1:08 Warped Tour 99
1:11 Feeling This
1:14 First Date
1:16 'TRL' Performance
1:19 Stay Together for the Kids
1:22 After Midnight
1:24 Home (where they recorded their untitled album)
1:27 Down
1:31 I Miss You
2:04 Up All Night
2:07 What's My Age Again?
2:09 Always
2:12 Rock Show
2:15 The Mark Tom and Travis Show
2:18 All the Small Things
2:20 Infamous 'F**K sign
2:23 Daytona Beach 2000 Performance
2:26 Current 2023 Tour
3:17 Adam's Song (again)
@Dukesmokey
My parents divorced when I was fourteen years old. When times were the hardest from that my grandfather passed away (from a heart attack, while he was working alone doing tree work at the age of 71), during the middle of their divorce. He was my hero. My mom cheated on my dad with his best friend. WTF 😳 When times were the darkest blink got me through it all and gave me the strength to move forward. This band has not only been there for me, but millions of others. I remember laying in my bed listening to Cheshire Cat, Dude Ranch, Take Off Yours Pants, & Jacket, & Self Titled and thinking how much I hated my life, Blink made things much better and saved me during those tough times. I have grown as a person and have learned from the things that happened when I was younger and use them in my life today to be a better person and love my life
Thank you Blink 182
Thank you Mark, Tom, Travis, & Scott
I am a blink-182 fan for life
We are all in this together
#blink182forever #onemoretime
@jaden3700
List of references for those who care:
0:00 - Adam's Song
1:08 - Warped Tour, Chicago
1:11 - Feeling This
1:13 - First Date
1:16 - TRL Performance on MTV
1:19 - Stay Together for the Kids
1:22 - After Midnight
1:25 - This is the house in which the Untitled record was recorded
1:28 - Down
1:30 - I Miss You
2:04 - Up All Night
2:06 - What's My Age Again?
2:09 - Always
2:12 - The Rock Show
2:15 - The Mark, Tom, and Travis Show
2:18 - All the Small Things
2:20 - Reading Festival 2014
2:23 - Daytona Beach 2000
2:26 - Reunion Tour 2023
@bapebandana1113
1:03 Adam’s Song MV
1:09 Warped Tour ‘99 Chicago Performance
1:12 Feeling This MV
1:14 First Date MV
1:17 TRL Performance 2001
1:19 Stay Together For The Kids MV
1:22 After Midnight MV
1:25 The mansion where the Untitled album was recorded
1:28 Down MV
1:31 I Miss You MV
2:04 Up All Night MV
2:07 What’s My Age Again? MV
2:10 Always MV
2:12 The Rock Show MV
2:16 MTTS Album Cover
2:17 All The Small Things MV
2:21 Reading 2014 Performance
2:24 Daytona Beach 2000 Performance
2:30 2023 Tour
@terit1852
The music videos background:
1:00 - Addam's song
1:08 - Warped Tour, Chicago (1999)
1:11 - Feeling this
1:13 - First date
1:16 - trl studio (2001)
1:19 - Stay together for the kids
1:22 - After midnight
1:25 - Rubins' house
1:28 - Down
1:30 - I miss you
2:04 - Up all night
2:06 - What's my age again
2:09 - Always
2:12 - Rock show
2:15 - Mark, Tom and Travis show (album cover)
2:18 - All the small things
2:20 - Reading And Leeds Festival 2014 live
2:23 - Daytona Beach 2000 live
@hmthekingofrsa
Lyrics
Strangers, from strangers into brothers
From brothers into strangers once again
We saw the whole world
But I couldn't see the meaning
I couldn't even recognize my friends
Older, but nothing's any different
Right now feels the same, I wonder why
I wish they told us, it shouldn't take a sickness
Or airplanes falling out the sky
Do I have to die to hear you miss me?
Do I have to die to hear you say goodbye?
I don't want to act like there's tomorrow
I don't want to wait to do this one more time
One more time
One more, one more time
One more time
I miss you, took time, but I admit it
It still hurts even after all these years
And I know that next time, ain't always gonna happen
I gotta say, "I love you" while we're here
Do I have to die to hear you miss me?
Do I have to die to hear you say goodbye?
I don't want to act like there's tomorrow
I don't want to wait to do this one more time
One more time
One more, one more time
One more time
One more time (One more time)
One more, one more time (One more time)
One more time
I miss you
@tambert3897
Blink 182 video references
0:34-Adam's Song
1:08-Vans Warped Tour '99
1:11-Feelin' This
1:13-First Date
1:16-MTV TRL 2001
1:19-Stay Together For The Kids
1:22-After Midnight
1:25-Untitled album studio recordings
1:27-Down
1:30-I Miss You
2:03-Up All Night
2:06-What's My Age Again?
2:09-Always
2:12-Rock Show
2:15-The Mark, Tom & Travis Show
2:17-All The Small Things
2:20-Flaming Fuck sign from their tour
2:23-Daytona Beach live 2000
2:26-2023/2024 World Tour stage
2:49-Video montage
@BersGamer
blink was my life since i have 12 years, now im 32, this video destroy me
@Dukesmokey
Dude, me too. I’m a little older (not that it matters) but we can still relate on that feeling. Let’s stay young forever #blink182forever #ONEMORETIME
@donnypetrilli44
The feels brother
@CK_Fitness
Same! I started listening a little younger but I'm 32 now as well! 🤘
@guillemest
Same here, since I was 13 years now I'm 38... #Blink182Forever
@randy_magnum991
It should make you feel good that they've learned from their mistakes and missteps
@doormatt72
it's amazing that music can transport you back in time like this. it's a relatively new song, but it feels like i've known it for 20 years. this song is truly a masterpiece.
@stetsonholland5109
Absolutely bro. It's new but familiar
@rickymartinez6821
Cause it sounds just like Adams song
@AshTea22
Anyone else get chills and just wanna go back in time? <3