Family Reunion

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About Family Reunion

"Family Reunion" is a song by the American rock band Blink-182. The song, which lasts only 36 seconds, is essentially a sung-through version of comedian George Carlin's seven dirty words routine: shit, piss, fuck, cunt, cocksucker, motherfucker, and tits, with the addition of fart, turd, and twat. Recorded in 1999, it was distributed as a promotional single for the band's third album, Enema of the State.


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Shit piss f*ck cunt cocksucker motherfucker tit fart turd and twat
Shit piss f*ck cunt cocksucker motherfucker tit fart turd and twat
Shit piss f*ck cunt cocksucker motherfucker tit fart turd and twat
Shit piss f*ck cunt cocksucker motherfucker tit fart turd and twat
I fucked your mom
And I want to suck my dad
And my mama too
Oh, is this thing on?

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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: TOM DELONGE, MARK HOPPUS

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

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10 facts about this song

Album
'Family Reunion' belongs to the album "The Mark, Tom, and Travis Show (The Enema Strikes Back!)". This live album was a major milestone in Blink-182's career.
Composer
The song was composed by Mark Hoppus and Tom DeLonge, the primary members of Blink-182. They are well-known for their deeply emotional and devoted lyrics interspersed with playful, rebellious themes.
Shortest Song
'Family Reunion' is known as one of the shortest songs of Blink-182's discography. It lasts only 36 seconds, but despite its brevity, it is a fan favorite.
Genre
The song falls into the genre of punk rock, the signature style of the band. Blink-182 is one of the major bands that brought punk rock to mainstream audiences in the 1990s and 2000s.
Lyrics
Inspired by comedian George Carlin's 'Seven Words You Can Never Say on Television' routine; the lyrics of 'Family Reunion' embrace the band's punk rock attitude with explicit content and are not meant for family-friendly audiences.
Live Performance
'Family Reunion' is often performed as an encore during Blink-182's concerts, with its catchy rhythm and humorous lyrics helping to end the band's performances on a high note.
Controversy
Due to its explicit lyrics, 'Family Reunion' has been a source of some controversy. However, many fans and critics view it as a tongue-in-cheek commentary on censorship in media.
Band Identity
The song embodies the band's rebellious and youthful image, emphasizing their roots in punk rock and their interest in pushing boundaries through shock value and humor.
Pop-Culture Impact
Despite its brief runtime and not being a single, 'Family Reunion' has made a lasting impact in pop culture and is often remembered as one of Blink-182's most iconic songs due to their free-spirited attitude and audacious lyrics.
Influence
The song has also influenced many of the bands that followed Blink-182, particularly within the punk rock genre. It's a testament to the band's lasting legacy, even with their shortest and most controversial song.

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