I’ve been here before a few times
And I’m quite aware we’re dying
And your hands, they shake with goodbyes
And I’ll take you back if you’d have me
So here I am, I’m trying
So here I am, are you ready?
Come on, let me hold you, touch you, feel you, always
Kiss you, taste you all night, always
And I’ll miss your laugh, your smile
I’ll admit I’m wrong if you tell me
I’m so sick of fights, I hate them
Let’s start this again, for real
So here I am, I’m trying
So here I am, are you ready?
So here I am, I’m trying
So here I am, are you ready?
Come on, let me hold you, touch you, feel you, always
Kiss you, taste you all night, always
Come on, let me hold you, touch you, feel you, always
Kiss you, taste you all night, always
I’ve been here before a few times
And I’m quite aware we’re dying
Come on, let me hold you, touch you, feel you, always
Kiss you, taste you all night, always
Come on, let me hold you, touch you, feel you, always
Kiss you, taste you all night, always
Always
Always
Longing and Vulnerability in “Always”
Blink-182’s “Always” captures the raw emotions of longing, regret, and the desire for reconciliation. The lyrics reveal a narrator reflecting on repeated heartbreak and the familiar pain of goodbyes. Lines like “I’ve been here before a few times” and “I’m quite aware we’re dying” suggest an awareness of the relationship’s fragility, while the repeated plea to “hold you, touch you, feel you, always” highlights an intense yearning for intimacy and a fresh start.
Hope for Renewal
Despite the tension and history of conflict, the song expresses hope and commitment. Admitting fault and expressing a willingness to start over, the narrator’s vulnerability is apparent. The chorus, with its urgent repetition, underscores a desperate hope that love and closeness can prevail over past mistakes. Ultimately, “Always” stands out as a heartfelt anthem about forgiveness and the enduring desire to reconnect.
Song Credits
Songwriters: Mark Hoppus, Tom DeLonge, Travis Barker
Release Year: 2003
Label: Geffen Records