[Mark Hoppus:]
Here, nights are foggy and weird
Everyone I trusted disappears
Breathing life into my deepest fears
Take, now there’s nothing to take
Now you’re haunted by your worst mistakes
Watch me sinking underneath the waves
[Mark Hoppus (Matt Skiba):]
I don’t want to drink about it (Stare it down)
Driving out at 3 AM (No way out)
Blood is cold, my mind is clouded (And then I woke up drunken)
How’d I make it here again? (Too much, too much to take)
[Mark Hoppus:]
Days, I’ve been like this for days
Hiding underneath the darkest waves
I’ve been praying for the tide to change
Head, is this all in my head?
Running over every word I said
When they finally found my note, it read
[Matt Skiba and Simon Wilcox:]
“If you need me, I’ll be lying here at the bottom of the ocean
If you need me, I’ll be right here”
[Mark Hoppus + Matt Skiba:]
Air, leave it up in the air
Because the people on the ground don’t care
They don’t notice but it’s everywhere
Chase, now there’s nothing to chase
Every day I feel so out of place
Let me wash away without a trace
I don’t want to drink about it (Stare it down)
Driving out at 3 AM (No way out)
Blood is cold, my mind is clouded (And then I woke up drunken)
How’d I make it here again? (Too much, too much to take)
Days, I’ve been like this for days
Hiding underneath the darkest waves
I’ve been praying for the tide to change
Head, is this all in my head?
Running over every word I said
When they finally found my note, it read
[Matt Skiba and Simon Wilcox:]
“If you need me, I’ll be lying here at the bottom of the ocean
If you need me, I’ll be right here”
[Mark Hoppus (Matt Skiba):]
I’m out here in the deep end, I’m lower than I’ve ever been
(I burn it down, it turns to smoke)
And when I see the morning, it’s colder than it’s ever been
(My bloodshot eyes see through the smoke)
[Mark Hoppus:]
Days, I’ve been like this for days
Hiding underneath the darkest waves
I’ve been praying for the tide to change
Head, is this all in my head?
Running over every word I said
When they finally found my note, it read
[Matt Skiba and Simon Wilcox:]
“If you need me, I’ll be lying here at the bottom of the ocean
If you need me, I’ll be right here”
Exploring the Depths: A Look into “Bottom Of The Ocean”
Blink-182’s “Bottom Of The Ocean” plunges listeners into a world of emotional turbulence and introspection. The lyrics evoke a sense of isolation, using underwater imagery to represent feelings of being overwhelmed and disconnected. The recurring themes of regret, anxiety, and the struggle to stay afloat in the face of mental distress paint a vivid picture of internal battles. Phrases like “hiding underneath the darkest waves” and “praying for the tide to change” suggest a longing for relief, while the refrain, “If you need me, I’ll be lying here at the bottom of the ocean,” resonates as both a cry for help and a declaration of withdrawal. The song’s narrative is relatable for anyone who has faced moments of despair, with the ocean serving as a powerful metaphor for depth, loneliness, and the hope for transformation.
Song Credits
- Artists: Blink-182
- Songwriters: Mark Hoppus, Matt Skiba, Simon Wilcox