It’s alright to tell me what you think about me
I won’t try to argue or hold it against you
I know that you’re leaving, you must have your reasons
The season is calling, your pictures are falling down
The steps that I retrace, the sad look on your face
The timing and structure, did you hear he fucked her?
A day late, a buck short, I’m writing the report
On losing and failing, when I move, I’m flailing now
And it’s happened once again, I’ll turn to a friend
Someone that understands, and sees through the master plan
But everybody’s gone, and I’ve been here for too long
To face this on my own, well, I guess this is growing up
Well, I guess this is growing up
And maybe I’ll see you at a movie sneak preview
You’ll show up and walk by on the arm of that guy
And I’ll smile and you’ll wave, we’ll pretend it’s okay
The charade, it won’t last, when he’s gone, I won’t come back
And it’ll happen once again, you’ll turn to a friend
Someone that understands and sees through the master plan
But everybody’s gone, and you’ve been there for too long
To face this on your own, well, I guess this is growing up
Well, I guess this is growing up
Well, I guess this is growing up
Well, I guess this is growing up
Well, I guess this is growing up
Well, I guess this is growing up
Facing Change and Growing Up
Blink-182’s classic track “Dammit” captures the bittersweet turmoil of growing up, heartbreak, and the awkward transitions that come with change. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a breakup, where both parties are left to grapple with their own emotions and the inevitability of moving on. The song’s narrator processes the end of a relationship with a mix of resignation and sarcasm, highlighting how the pain of lost love is often entangled with the realization that growing up means facing things alone.
The Relatable Struggle of Letting Go
What makes “Dammit” so enduring is its raw honesty. The song’s iconic refrain, “Well, I guess this is growing up,” resonates with anyone who has felt left behind as friends and lovers drift away. Blink-182 channels the universal aches of adolescence—disappointment, longing, and the hope for understanding—into an anthem for anyone experiencing the messy process of growing up.
Song Credits
Songwriters: Mark Hoppus, Tom DeLonge
Release Year: 1997
Label: MCA Records