Everything that we’ve tried
We’ll keep waking up to that light
We’ll see rising of a new tide
We are starting up a new life
When your head is hanging too low
When your heart is ’bout to explode
You can make it anywhere, go
There’s no fear when you get here, give up that ghost
When your dreams they seem like they’re dead
Like a pounding deep in your head
When your job has gone to deep shit
If you’ve fallen off of that list
When you’re clenchin’ both of your fists
Like you aimed and then you just missed
Let the record show that you’re fixed
Don’t you give up now, just get up and resist
This time, I won’t be complacent
The dreams I gave up and wasted
A new high, a new ride
And I’m on fire
My old shit ends here tonight
And after you had the time of your life
Flat-lined and led toward the light
You’ll despair the wreckage and find
No one gave a fuck that you died
This time, I won’t be complacent
The dreams I gave up and wasted
A new high, a new ride
And I’m on fire
My old shit ends here tonight
It’s my head, it’s my mind
All made up, it’s alright
If I fall on some nails
If I win or set sail
I won’t fail
I won’t fail
Resilience in the Face of Adversity
“ANTHEM PART 3” by Blink-182 captures the enduring spirit of pushing through life’s setbacks and disappointments. The lyrics detail moments of despair, missed opportunities, and the weight of personal failures, but the song’s core message is one of unwavering persistence. Through evocative lines about rising tides, new beginnings, and refusing to let go of hope, the band encourages listeners to resist complacency and reclaim their ambitions. The track serves as a rallying cry, urging us not to be defeated by life’s lows and to keep fighting for our dreams, regardless of the obstacles we face.
Song Credits
Artist: Blink-182
Songwriters: Mark Hoppus, Tom DeLonge, Travis Barker
Release Year: 2023
Label: Columbia Records