Asthenia – Blink-182

Last night it came as a picture

With a good reason, a warning sign

This place is void of all passion

If you can imagine it’s easy if you try

Believe me I failed this effort

I wrote a reminder this wasn’t a vision

This time, where are you, Houston?

Is somebody out there? Will somebody listen?

Should I go back should I go back should I?

I feel alone and tired

Should I go back should I go back should I?

I hope I won’t forget you

My head is made up of memories

Most of them useless delusions

This room is bored of rehearsal

And sick of the boundaries

I miss you so much

Should I go back should I go back should I?

I feel alone and tired

Should I go back should I go back should I?

This time I don’t want to

Should I go back should I go back should I?

I feel alone and tired

Should I go back should I go back should I?

I hope I won’t forget you

Should I go back should I go back should I?

I feel alone and tired

Should I go back should I go back should I?

This time I don’t want to

Should I go back should I go back should I?

I feel alone and tired

Should I go back should I go back should I?

I hope I won’t forget you

Exploring Isolation and Longing in “Asthenia”

“Asthenia” by Blink-182 captures a profound sense of isolation and emotional fatigue. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of someone caught between worlds, struggling with the urge to return to a familiar place versus moving forward. The recurring question, “Should I go back?”, echoes the inner conflict of nostalgia and the fear of forgetting someone important. The references to memories as “useless delusions” and a room “bored of rehearsal” suggest a restless search for meaning and connection. The song’s vulnerability and raw honesty invite listeners to reflect on their own experiences of doubt and longing.

Song Credits

  • Songwriters: Tom DeLonge, Mark Hoppus, Travis Barker
  • Release Year: 2003
  • Label: Geffen Records