I ain’t that cool, a little fucked in the head
They’ll be hangin’ me quick when I’m back from the dead
Get the rope, get the rope
Get the rope, get the rope
I’m a punk rock kid, I came from hell with a curse
She tried to pray it away, so I fucked her in church
Don’t you know? Don’t you know?
Don’t you know? Yeah, don’t you know?
They say, “You’re not safe here if I stay
With a knife that sharp, no way”
No, I leave them broken-hearted
Oh no, look at the mess we started
Oh no, I lead the broken hearts this way (This way)
Whatcha say? (Whatcha say?) Wanna play?
Yea, don’t be fooled, I’m only lettin’ you down
They pursued me on foot, but I hid in the crowd
Like a ghost, like a ghost
Like a ghost, like a ghost
The seats of my car are filled with cigarette burns
I got a fire in my eye, a little blood on my shirt
Let’s hit the road, hit the road
Hit the road, hit the road
I know there’s a special place in hell
That my friends and I know well
There’s a perfect place to go
When it’s time to lose control
No, I leave them broken-hearted
Oh no, look at the mess we started
Oh no, I lead the broken hearts this way (This way)
Whatcha say? (Whatcha say?) Wanna play?
Nightmare, daydream (No, oh no, oh no, oh no)
You can’t save me (Oh no, oh no, oh no, oh no)
No way, no, I leave them broken-hearted
Oh no, look at the mess we started
Oh no, I lead the broken hearts this way (Shit!)
Oh no, I leave them broken-hearted
Oh no, look at the mess we started
Oh no, I lead the broken hearts this way
Whatcha say? Everyday, it’s a waste, wanna play?
Reckless Rebellion and Emotional Mayhem
Blink-182’s “EDGING” bursts with the signature punk energy and irreverent wit that fans have loved for decades. The lyrics paint a picture of a protagonist who’s unapologetically flawed, embracing chaos and rebellion as a way of life. With lines referencing broken hearts, mischief, and self-destruction, the song captures the restless spirit of youth and the allure of living on the edge. The repeated themes of making a mess and leading others astray reflect a tongue-in-cheek acknowledgment of one’s own destructive tendencies, turning personal flaws into anthems of camaraderie and dark humor.
Song Credits
“EDGING” is performed by Blink-182. Songwriters include Mark Hoppus, Tom DeLonge, and Travis Barker. The track was released in 2022 under Columbia Records.