Dick Lips
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Please, mom You ground me all the time I know that I was right All along And I'm hoping Remember I'm a kid I know not what I did Just having fun You couldn't wait for something new And yesterday I thought of you It left me to think as if I couldn't walk away It's too late, I fell through Nothing to lose A boy who went out when he finished all his chores Nothing to do They can't trust me because I blew it once before Shit, dad Please don't kick my ass I know I've seen you trashed At least one time Can I blame it On one of my dumb friends It's been awhile Since I have used that line You couldn't wait for something new And yesterday I thought of you It left me to think as if I couldn't walk away It's too late, I fell through Nothing to lose A boy who went out when he finished all his chores Nothing to do They can't trust me because I blew it once before (Alright) Nothing to lose A boy who went out when he finished all his chores Nothing to do They can't trust me because I blew it once before
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Written by: MARK HOPPUS, SCOTT RAYNOR, TOM DELONGE
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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12 facts about this song
Song Title"Dick Lips" is a song by Blink-182 and it's the third single from their second studio album, "Dude Ranch."
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Band MembersWhen "Dick Lips" was released, the members of Blink-182 included Mark Hoppus on vocals and bass, Travis Barker on drums, and Tom DeLonge on vocals and guitar.
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Album Information"Dick Lips" is part of Blink-182's "Dude Ranch" album, which was released in 1997 and was the band's final record with original drummer Scott Raynor.
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Track"Dick Lips" is the fifth song on the "Dude Ranch" album.
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Song LengthThe song has a duration of 2 minutes and 57 seconds.
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Unique TitleThe title "Dick Lips" is a nickname that the band gave to their guitarist, Tom DeLonge when he got kicked out of Poway High School for being drunk at a basketball game.
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Song's ThemeThe lyrics of "Dick Lips" document the difficult adolescent period that DeLonge went through, touching on topics like his expulsion from high school, the divorce of his parents and feeling like an outcast.
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Live Performances"Dick Lips" was often played at Blink-182's live concerts, but it was retired from their setlist after 2004.
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Reception and Impact"Dick Lips" is considered a fan favorite even if it wasn't a commercial success comparable to some of their later hits. It helped cement the band's reputation for making deeply personal and relatable punk rock.
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ContributionsThe song was produced by Mark Trombino, who has worked with other successful rock bands like Jimmy Eat World and Motion City Soundtrack. It was written by Mark Hoppus, Tom DeLonge, and Scott Raynor.
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PopularityDespite not charting in many regions, "Dick Lips" did reach the 21st position on the Billboard Hot Modern Rock Tracks chart in the United States.
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Music VideoThere isn't an official music video for "Dick Lips." However, live performance videos of the song can be found on various platforms, including YouTube.
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