No we ain’t gonna take it unless it’s from a Doberman Pinscher
Ladies and gentlemen, for your listening pleasure, Blink
Passively one day as the sun rose out of its house
So did this little old guy as he whistled out of his mouth
And happily and gay
Well I guessed exactly that
Because he found a special girl
That put him in a special trance
He fell in love so quickly
What the hell was he to expect
That the girl under his arm wasn’t the same
As any other girl
That he had thought that he once met
I guess you could only blame fate
Things started getting weird as they started to kiss
She often felt his beard and remembered how her father she missed
And then quietly one day
He sang a song from deep within his heart
Causing some indigestion
He finished with a great big fart and
She knew at that one moment
That song was something she heard before
So she asked him to do that again
Then out the door they hurried
She was gonna find out for sure
So she analyzed his rear end
She said, “When I was a little girl my dad left my mom
He used to always fart and sing this special song
Now I wasn’t quite so sure until your pants did fall
Because now I know that you’re my dad because you use ben wah balls.”
I said a wah, wah, wah-wah-wah
Wah, wah-wah-wah, wah
Ben wah balls wah, wah, wah-wah-wah
Wah, wah-wah-wah, wah balls
Quirky Storytelling and Blink-182’s Signature Humor
“Ben Wah Balls” by Blink-182 showcases the band’s playful approach to songwriting. The lyrics tell a bizarre and humorous story about a man who falls in love, only to discover a very awkward family connection. As the tale unfolds, everyday moments and oddball humor collide, especially as bodily functions become part of the narrative. The song pokes fun at awkward romance and wild coincidences, weaving together absurdity and the band’s irreverent charm. The punchline hinges on the discovery that the protagonist’s lover is actually his daughter, recognized through a combination of a familiar song and a very specific, embarrassing clue. This offbeat storytelling is classic Blink-182—unfiltered, bold, and not afraid to push boundaries for a laugh.
Song Credits
- Artist: Blink-182
- Release year: 1994
- Album: Buddha