Top 10 Best blink-182 Songs
Few bands have made growing up sound as messy, funny, lonely, and ridiculously loud as blink-182. Formed in Southern California in 1992 by Mark Hoppus, Tom DeLonge, and Scott Raynor, the band came out of the skate-punk scene with fast guitars, bratty humor, and the kind of hooks that stick in your head like gum on a Vans sole. After Travis Barker joined on drums in 1998, blink-182 sharpened into one of pop-punk's defining acts, blasting from club shows and warped-tour chaos into massive radio play with Enema of the State and Take Off Your Pants and Jacket.
When you listen through blink-182's best songs, you hear way more than joke lyrics and three-chord adrenaline. You get breakups, boredom, panic, grief, bad decisions, and that strange feeling of being too old for kid stuff but nowhere near ready for adult life. The band's catalog has shifted from goofy rebellion to darker, more reflective writing, with reunions, lineup changes, and comeback albums adding more layers to the story.
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What's My Age Again?
This song, in my opinion, is definitely the best song ever. It was originally called "The Peter Pan Complex" because of the band's refusal to grow up. The lyrics are awesome, and it is rare to come across a song that describes this so well. It describes almost every kid and convinced me to never grow up.
This is the song that made them. They ARE "What's My Age Again?" Mark is my favorite, and Tom is a tool. This song is so much better than "All the Small Things." It's the staple of Blink 182. "I Miss You" is probably better musically, but it doesn't scream Blink 182.
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Dammit
When I first listened to this band, I didn't like Mark's voice. It bothered me. I thought he sounded like a country singer, and I was like, "Why can't the other guy, Tom, sing the songs? At least he doesn't sound like a country singer." But then my opinion changed. Especially in this song, his vocals really shine.
It was foolish of me to think he sounded like a country singer. His best vocals are all in this song. I love the aggressiveness he brings to his voice. It complements the loud and rough mood of the song well. "Well, I guess this is growing up."
Holy Lord, this song MUST be number one! Why do you think Dammit is Blink-182's most frequently played song in history?
This song is, and will continue to be, legendary. It captures the first step toward maturity after a terrible heartbreak, backed by the best riff and drums. This song is the glue that holds old-school Blink, the most popular version, and the newest 40-year-old Blink together. It's packed with power, energy, and magic.
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I Miss You
This song has everything a good song needs to have: instrumental use, outstanding vocals, and well-written lyrics. This is one of my favorite songs. Though it doesn't have much of a punk vibe, I still appreciate this song for being purely musical.
The lyrics are memorable and quotable. Tom and Mark's parts in this song are outstanding, and Travis has good drumming in this song.
Best Blink-182 lyrics ever!
"This sick strange darkness come creeping on so haunting every time. And as I stared I counted the webs from all the spiders, catching things and eating their insides. Like indecision to call you, and hear your voice of treason. Will you come home and stop this pain tonight, stop this pain tonight? "
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Adam's Song
I personally think this is their best song. It was the first song of its kind for Blink-182 and showed a real level of maturity from the guys, but also with that punk beat. I can listen to this over and over and not get tired.
Tom on guitar and Mark's vocals are second to none. This was one of the first songs I learned to play on guitar and a main reason why I fell in love with Blink-182.
There are no words that can describe how much this song means to me. The message at the end, "tomorrow holds such better days," and how the music builds to deliver that message is just beautiful. Honestly, this is one of the best songs I've ever heard, and it deserves to be at least in the top three on this list.
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All the Small Things
This should definitely be number one! This song is Blink-182! It's upbeat, and no one can resist rocking out to it. This is the first Blink-182 song I listened to, and it totally made me love the band. I think it needs more votes to take it to number one, where it belongs!
Yeah, it's a nice song. It's the best song.
This should definitely be number one! This song is Blink 182! It's upbeat, and no one can resist rocking out to it. This is the first Blink song I listened to, and it totally made me love this band. I think it really needs more votes to take it to number one where it belongs.
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Stay Together for the Kids
I personally love this song because I can relate to it. It goes from nice guitars to basically exploding in your ears, symbolizing the emotions of a kid going through his parents fighting and such. Lastly, the vocal performance on this song is very high quality, coming from Hoppus and DeLonge.
This song hits me in the feels. The transition with Tom's guitar blasting into my headphones gives me goosebumps every single time. Everything from Mark's deep vocals to Travis' amazing beats and Tom's whiny voice blend together and make a work of art.
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Feeling This
I like Tom's rapping in this song, and I thought rapping in a Blink-182 song would be terrible, but it actually works decently. This song has a great melody, especially the intro, which kind of reminds me of The All American Rejects.
I like how Mark screams "Feeling This" in the background. It's so catchy. It's the perfect song for a road trip.
Without a doubt, Blink-182 is my favorite band. And I'm not saying this is their best song, but oh wait, it is. This song goes through the different stages of love: the passion (verse), the misunderstanding (bridge), and the friendship (chorus).
It really has a rock-out-loud, fall-in-love feel to it and is a great song to sing along to. Blink-182 for life!
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First Date
I love the music video for this song. This is the second Blink-182 song I have ever listened to and liked. The music video made me laugh, and it's hilarious how Tom is dressed up as Boomer and goes to the water park and stuff. The funniest part is when Tom pushes a kid into the pool.
I am a Blink-182 fan, and I am not emo. Plus, the lyrics are relatable when you go dating and you're embarrassed. I love the guitar riffs in this song. They're so catchy.
So catchy, the chorus is the best of all the Blink-182 songs, in my opinion. I'm also a big fan of Always, Adam's Song, I Miss You, Feeling This, and Dammit. Great songs, but this one is the standout for me!
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The Rock Show
Best chorus ever! So catchy, how is this at number 9? This is like one of their signature songs! Take a look at the music video. It's awesome too. Vote!
Travis Barker is one of the best drummers ever, and this song just goes to show it. It's incredible and comes with a brilliant music video.
This showcases the awesomeness that Blink-182 is. It's catchy, upbeat, and fun. Pop-punk perfection.
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Carousel
Best of Blink. As a 15-year-old who started listening to Blink only this year, I've fallen in love with so much of their new and old stuff alike. Dammit, M+Ms, All the Small Things, I Miss You, Always, What's My Age Again - Carousel will always be the Blink song I fell in love with!
I like the Buddha version of this song better than the Cheshire Cat version. It is more raw, and the intro for this is too long and too clean. The original had a more punk vibe, and I liked Tom's voice better in the Buddha version.
I just love the intro to this song. It makes me happy and think of summer every time I hear it. I guess I could say that about most of Blink's work up to Untitled, so I'll say this is the best because of that intro.
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Stockholm Syndrome Interlude
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Same as It Ever Was
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Always
Always should go on this list because it is a very upbeat song that brings joy to me.
I never got to experience the 90s or early 2000s because I'm 13, and this song just gives me teenage power or something like that.
This is possibly their most underrated song. My friend refused to listen to this album because he heard it wasn't punk. Then I played this song for him. The lyrics might be somewhat lovey-dovey, but they beautifully complement the speedy guitar and drums.
Everything in this song just works. It has so many layers, like Tom's awesome guitar playing, Mark's phenomenal bass, and Travis' amazing drum intro. Mark also adds different vocal harmonies, which really contribute to the overall sound of the song.
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Down
What the heck, man! Why isn't this in the top ten? It's not like most of their other songs, which are full of goofing around (like First Date, All the Small Things), but it's still one of their best songs. Love the video, love the lyrics, and I don't know if you've seen the live version of the song as a tribute to a friend who had passed. It's really tough to watch them struggle to get through the song, especially Tom when he is singing.
Great music video that reminds me of Grand Theft Auto. Plus, the song has a beautiful melody, and Tom's vocals are great and show emotion, while Mark sounds calm. For a love song, the lyrics in this are meaningful and great.
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Man Overboard
Top 10 worthy, easily. The whole song is brilliant, and I love the video clip.
It's their best song, in my opinion. I never get tired of it.
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Stockholm Syndrome
"Stockholm Syndrome" is unmistakably Blink-182's greatest, fastest masterpiece before their slower piece of art, "I Miss You." Your heart races with every second of this raw, emotional rollercoaster of a hit. Mark, Tom, and Travis have given their all, poured into what I believe is their best.
I have repeated many Blink-182 songs in the past (most notably "Down"), but this is one I've always and will forever come back to as my number one. The legend will always live on!
Stockholm Syndrome deserves a top three spot. It is unexplainable. The depression theme and the amazing combination of bass, guitar, and drums really bring out the instrumental side of the song. But the vocals take it to an all-new level. When used in combination with the song Violence and the interlude to Stockholm Syndrome, it is just amazing. This song made me want to visit Stockholm.
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Josie
Catchy song, and I love how fast-paced it is. Great guitar intro, nice bass intro, and the drumming is so fast it gives me an actual punk vibe. The lyrics are pretty fun. Usually, when this band makes love songs, they make them meaningful and relatable.
I love Tom's voice in this song, and Mark did a great job carrying the whole song.
The music video was better because Mark was at school with dyed hair, and he had an embarrassing mom, and he threw a paper airplane.
Listen to this song and tell me it doesn't deserve to be number one. If I have to, I will write a 10-page paper explaining why it should be number one.
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Dumpweed
I've always loved this song a lot. I love the fast tempo and the guitar riffs. The sound just describes Blink. The lyrics and everything are fun to sing along with too, and it's catchy.
One of Tom's best guitar intros yet. It reminds me of having an awesome summer day. It makes me feel happy and always gets me in a happy mood and cheers me up.
This song is so good and catchy. It should be much higher up the list. Tom has such an awesome voice, and the lyrics are funny and mostly true.
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Anthem, Pt. 2
Pure Blink class. This song should at least be in the top 10. Tom DeLonge really shows his awesome guitar skills in this song. These are definitely some of the catchiest riffs I've ever listened to.
Best Blink-182 song in my opinion, a masterpiece, A+++++++, 100000000000000/10. The lyrics are meaningful and relatable to me. This song is about society and how it treats kids and youth in general. All three members did incredibly well with their instruments.
Tom's catchy guitar intro makes me break the replay button. Mark's chilling and catchy bassline near the last chorus and the beginning. And Travis' fast and catchy drumming. Tom showed emotion and put so much effort into the vocals. This song is amazing, it is a masterpiece that deserves to be number one and be remembered.
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Aliens Exist
Fun song. I like how Tom shows curiosity in this song about believing in aliens. It brings a new aspect to the song. At first, it shows what everyone thinks, and then it reveals the unique aspect of this song. Tom killed it with the guitar.
This song is a musical masterpiece and is an example of how pop-punk should sound, unlike the stuff nowadays. Top 15 for sure.
Probably one of my favorite songs. I've always loved it, and it's just plain fun to listen to.
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Not Now
I admit it, this is the first Blink-182 song I ever listened to. My big brother saved the music video of this song on his flash drive that was plugged into my PC. I really loved playing all of his music videos, and this song was among them.
From there, I started to learn many Blink-182 songs, and I fell in love with the band. Even now, as I write this comment, whenever I have the opportunity to play music, I always play my Blink-182 playlist.
This song should be higher on this list. To me, this song just sums up how Blink 182's music is: it can be slow with good, meaningful lyrics and yet have a great beat, an epic intro, and the chorus is also amazing. It's my favorite Blink song, along with Ghost on the Dancefloor and Anthem Part 2. Just love it!
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Going Away to College
This song has, hands down, the best lyrics of any Blink song. "This world's an ugly place, but you're so beautiful to me." It's poetic, but it still retains the clumsiness that so many kids and teenagers around the world relate to. Again, it's catchy. And I love the guitar.
This is my absolute favorite Blink-182 song. It's so catchy and the chorus is fantastic. It also doesn't have a ton of profanity in it, which in my opinion improves the song. The meaning and message are also really cute. All in all, great song.
Should be number 1. Everyone has a hopeless romantic in them, and the famous line "This world's an ugly place, but you're so beautiful to me" is what makes this song number 1 in my opinion.
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M+M's
Should be much higher. Agreed, this song is awesome with its topics of girls and masturbation, classic Blink indeed
Needs to be higher. Old school Blink with a classic riff.
Deserves to be way higher. Classic Blink.
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Dysentery Gary
I'm ashamed of every single one of you who didn't pick this song, and I'm the first one to put it up. You should look at yourselves in the mirror when you say you are a Blink-182 fan and your favorite songs are some, not all, of the songs posted on here. You didn't just fail to communicate a coherent message. You made the rest of the people dumber. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul.
This song simply expresses the feeling of an immature person realizing he lost the love of his life. Love, jealousy, immaturity, and foolishness meet in a single song to make this one of Blink-182's greatest masterpieces. I can't believe that you (12-15-year-old children) have disrespected Blink and their artwork. Please go away and reflect alone in a corner.
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Asthenia
This is one of my favorite blink-182 songs. It brings me so many memories and is really special to me. The lyrics are related to something I lived through, and I feel identified with them. I can't hear this song without getting sad. I really like this song. It's awesome.
This is blink-182 at its best! Come on, people, this song is pure perfection. Beautiful lyrics, an amazing guitar riff and bass line, and Travis being a drum god! And that intro. That amazing intro with actual NASA transmissions!
This song is simply a masterpiece.
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Mutt
This song has some of the dumbest lyrics - see "his pants were super tight, oh yeah" - but it still manages to be absolute genius. The opening drums are over quickly but really set you up for a fantastic song, as do the following bass and guitar.
It's one of the catchiest songs, and the drumming throughout is so good. Love it.
The lyrics are not their best, but it's a fun song. I kept replaying this song over and over again, and Tom's raspy voice is addicting. It's also very catchy. I have never seen American Pie, but it sure has a good soundtrack with great songs from good bands.
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Violence
The poem Mark reads in the background of the bridge is so meaningful. The whole story of the song is awesome, and the note from Mark's grandfather to his grandmother during the war is beautiful. That's true love. And the way it transitions into Stockholm Syndrome is epic! Not Now and Here's Your Letter should be in the top 10!
I think that this is by far one of the most underrated Blink songs. I mean, 31 is pretty good, but I never hear this one talked about. The explosion of the chorus and the great combination of Tom's high lead vocals and Mark's low backup vocals really make for a great song.