[Robert Smith:]
With all of this I know now, everything inside of my head
It all just goes to show how nothing I know changes me at all
Again, I wait for this to change instead to tear the world in two
Another night with her, but I’m always wanting you
[Tom DeLonge (Robert Smith):]
Use me, Holly, come on and use me (We know where we go)
Use me, Holly, come on and use me (We go where we know)
[Robert Smith:]
With all of this I feel now, everything inside of my heart
It all just seems to be how nothing I feel pulls at me at all
Again, I wait for this to pull apart, to break my time in two
Another night with her, but I’m always wanting you
[Tom DeLonge (Robert Smith):]
Use me, Holly, come on and use me (We know where we go)
Use me, Holly, come on and use me (We go where we know)
[Robert Smith:]
She’s all I need, she’s all I dream, she’s all I’m always wanting
She’s all I need, she’s all I dream, she’s all I’m always wanting you
I’m always wanting you
I’m always wanting you
[Tom DeLonge (Robert Smith):]
Use me, Holly, come on and use me (We know where we go)
Use me, Holly, come on and use me (We go where we know)
[Robert Smith:]
She’s all I need, she’s all I dream, she’s all I’m always wanting
She’s all I need, she’s all I dream, she’s all I’m always wanting you
Oh, again I wait for this to fill the hole, to shake the sky in two
Another night with her
I’m always wanting you
Another night with her, but I’m always wanting you
Longing, Conflict, and Emotional Complexity
“All Of This” by Blink-182, featuring Robert Smith, dives deep into the tangled emotions of longing and inner conflict. The lyrics poignantly capture the pain of desiring someone unattainable, even while involved with another. The recurring theme of waiting for change or resolution, only to find the same longing remains, adds a layer of emotional vulnerability. The repeated plea to “use me, Holly” reflects a desperate search for meaning or connection, all while the heart remains elsewhere. Through this interplay of voices and perspectives, the song explores how knowledge and feelings often fail to alter our deepest desires.
Song Credits
- Artists: Blink-182 featuring Robert Smith
- Songwriters: Mark Hoppus, Tom DeLonge, Travis Barker, Robert Smith
- Release Year: 2003
- Label: Geffen Records