Man Overboard

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"Man Overboard" is a song by the American rock band Blink-182 released on September 2, 2000 as the lead single from the band's live album, The Mark, Tom, and Travis Show (The Enema Strikes Back!) (2000). "Man Overboard" is the sole studio recording on the release and was originally written during sessions for the band's third album, Enema of the State. "Man Overboard" peaked at number 2 on Billboard's Modern Rock Tracks chart and also charted within the top 20 in Canada. The song was later included on the band's compilation album Greatest Hits.  


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So sorry it's over, so sorry it's over
There's so much more that I wanted and
(So sorry it's over)
There's so much more that I needed and
(So sorry it's over)
Time keeps moving on and on and on
Soon we'll all be gone
Let's take some time to talk this over
You're out of line and rarely sober
We can't depend on your excuses
'Cause in the end it's fuckin' useless
You can only lean on me for so long
Bring the ship about to watch a friend drown
Sit out on the ledge, begged you to come down
You can only lean on me for so long

I remember shots without a chaser
Absentminded thoughts, now you're a stranger
Cover up the scars put on your gameface
Left you in the bar to try and save face

You can only lean on me for so long
Bring the ship about to watch a friend drown
Sit out on the ledge, begged you to come down
You can only lean on me for so long
So sorry it's over, so sorry it's over
There's so much more that I wanted and
(So sorry it's over)
There's so much more that I needed and
(So sorry it's over)
Time keeps moving on and on and on
Soon we'll all be gone

Man on a mission, can't say I miss him around
Insider information, hand in your resignation
Loss of a good friend best of intentions I found
Tight lipped procrastination
Yeah later, see you around

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Blink-182 is an American rock band consisting of vocalist and bass guitarist Mark Hoppus, vocalist and guitarist Tom DeLonge, and drummer Travis Barker. They have sold over 28 million albums worldwide since forming in Poway, California in 1992. With original drummer Scott Raynor they released their debut album Cheshire Cat in 1994 and achieved moderate success with its follow-up, 1997's Dude Ranch, which went on to sell over one million copies. Raynor was replaced by Barker midway through a 1998 tour. more »

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Written by: MARK HOPPUS, TOM DELONGE

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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10 facts about this song

Release date
"Man Overboard" by blink-182 was released on September 2, 2000.
Album inclusion
The song "Man Overboard" is a single but it was also included on the band's live album, "The Mark, Tom, and Travis Show (The Enema Strikes Back!)."
Song purpose
"Man Overboard" was actually written as a tribute to the departure of their original drummer, Scott Raynor.
Chart position
"Man Overboard" was successful on the charts and achieved the number 2 spot on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart.
Music Video
The music video for "Man Overboard" uses black magic puppet versions of the band members.
Performance
Despite being a significant song in their discography, "Man Overboard" is seldom performed live by the band.
Song Writing
Although the song is about their former band member, it was written by Mark Hoppus and Tom Delonge, the band's co-founders.
Producers
The song was produced by renowned American music producer and mixer, Jerry Finn who worked extensively with the band.
Song Meaning
The song is considered a metaphor for battling addiction and recovery, as Scott Raynor, to whom the song is attributed, had to leave the band due to his struggles with alcoholism.
Critical Reception
Critics and fans alike have praised the song for its poignant lyrics and the band's signature pop-punk sound.

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