Dumpweed
blink-182
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It's understood, I said it many ways Too scared to run, I'm too scared stay I said I'd leave, but I could never leave her And if I did, you know I'd never cheat her But this I ask, it's what I want to know How would you feel, if I should choose to go Another guy, you think he'd be unlike me Another guy, you think he'd want to fight me She's a dove, she's a fucking nightmare Unpredictable, it was my mistake to stay here On the go and it's way too late to play I need a girl that I can train I heard it once, I'm sure I heard it twice My dad used to give me all of his advice He would say you got to turn your back and run now Come on son, you haven't got a chance now She's a dove, she's a fucking nightmare Unpredictable, it was my mistake to stay here On the go and it's way too late to play I need a girl that I can train She's a dove, she's a fucking nightmare Unpredictable, it was my mistake to stay here On the go and it's way too late to play I need a girl that I can train Need a girl that I can train Need a girl that I can train Turn your back and run now You haven't got a chance now Need a girl that I can train Need a girl that I can train Turn your back and run now You haven't got a chance now
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Written by: MARK HOPPUS, TOM DELONGE, TRAVIS BARKER
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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12 facts about this song
Release and Album"Dumpweed" is the opening track from Blink-182's third studio album, "Enema of the State," which was released in 1999.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Mark Hoppus and Tom DeLonge, both of whom are band members of Blink-182.
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Genres"Dumpweed" is primarily categorized under the genre of pop-punk and skate punk.
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The theme of the SongThe song is about the battle of the genders, with lyrics reflecting on teenage angst and relationship troubles.
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Album Success"Enema of the State," the album on which "Dumpweed" appears, was hugely successful commercially and critically, propelling Blink-182 to become one of the biggest bands of the late 90s and early 2000s.
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Guitar WorkThe song is often praised for its aggressive guitar work, especially the intro which was played by Tom DeLonge.
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Music VideoUnlike some other songs on the "Enema of the State" album, "Dumpweed" did not have a music video.
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Live Performances"Dumpweed" is a fan favorite during live performances by Blink-182. Often, the band opens with this track to set a high energy level for the concerts.
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RelatabilityMany fans have pointed out that the song perfectly encapsulates the feeling of being a teenager and the complexity of high school relationships.
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Song LengthThe song is relatively short, with a run-time of just two minutes and twenty-three seconds.
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Studio Recording"Dumpweed" was recorded in various studios across the United States, including Eldorado Studios in Burbank, California, and Signature Sound in San Diego, California.
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Song CreditsThe song was produced by the highly acclaimed music producer Jerry Finn, who has worked with other successful bands such as Green Day and Sum 41.
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