Released: November 7, 2000

Songwriter: Mark Hoppus Tom DeLonge Scott Raynor

Producer: Jerry Finn

[Verse 1: Tom DeLonge]
I think of a while ago, we might have had it all
But I was so stupid then, you needed time to grow
But now just as things change, as well my feelings do
In time, things rearrange, I am so sick of chasing you

[Pre-Chorus: Tom DeLonge]
But what do I get, 'cause I just seem to lose
You make me regret those times I spent with you
And playing those games as I wait for your call
And now I give up, so goodbye, and so long

[Chorus: Tom DeLonge]
It's not a change of pace, this time I'll get it right
It's not a change of taste, I was the one there last night
You have your other friends, they weren't there when you cried
Didn't mean to hurt you then best friends just won't leave your side

[Pre-Chorus: Tom DeLonge]
But what do I get, 'cause I just seem to lose
You make me regret those times I spent with you
And playing those games as I wait for your call
And now I give up, so goodbye, and so long

[Chorus: Tom DeLonge]
It's not a change of pace, this time I'll get it right
It's not a change of taste, I was the one there last night
When I needed you most, when I needed a friend
You let me down now, like I let you down then

[Outro]
So sorry, it's over

[Speech]
Tom: Oh, that song's done. We're done with that song now. You guys can rest
Mark: Satan has something to say
Mark (as Satan): Are you guys having a good time tonight? Well, I'm having a whole diddly doo of a good time tonight. I like poetry and flowers and pictures of unicorns
Tom: Thousands of naked boys
Mark (as Satan): And a thousand naked children molesting my wiener
Tom: Wait. What are some of the things that Satan loves?
Mark (as Satan): Satan loves unicorns, pictures, and poetry and long walks on the beach
Tom: Hey pay attention you fuck! Boobies!

​​blink-182

blink-182 set off the 1990s storm of pop-punk, blazing a trail in the genre with electrifying riffs and memorable lines—“Fuck a Dog,” anyone? The band has seen some lineup changes over the years, but its core trio (Tom DeLonge, Mark Hoppus, and Travis Barker) has mostly stood the test of time. As of 2015, DeLonge left the band to pursue other projects.

Founded in 1992 in Poway, California (a suburb in San Diego), DeLonge, Hoppus, and former drummer Scott Raynor formed the band in Raynor’s bedroom, writing songs for their demos, and playing practical jokes along the way. Initially, under the name Blink, the trio was forced to change the name to avoid a lawsuit with the Irish pop-rock group of the same name, so they added “182” at random (fans continue to speculate what “182” means to this day).

After releasing their demo album Buddha, blink-182 released Cheshire Cat in 1995 under Cargo Records. While not a major success at the time, the album generated buzz from the Southern California punk scene and major labels alike. After being signed to MCA Records, the band released Dude Ranch in 1997 with the hit singles “Dammit” and “Josie”.