[Mark Hoppus:]
Disaster, disaster
Disaster, disaster
[Tom DeLonge (Mark Hoppus):]
Fall comes, a loaded gun, black ties for everyone
Can you read my mind? (Fall in my arms again)
Grey stones that break apart, French braids, demonic art
The dead come alive again (Fall in my arms again)
[Tom DeLonge:]
I’m scared of the dark, my friends
What do you fear, my love?
Hold on, you’re breaking up
[Mark Hoppus:]
Disaster, disaster
Disaster, disaster
[Tom DeLonge (Mark Hoppus):]
White stones of hollow eyes, death comes, you better hide
Never rest in town (Fall in my arms again)
Full moon on a rotten night, eighteen and a wind came by
Not a soul around again (Fall in my arms again)
[Tom DeLonge:]
Are you scared of the dark, my friends?
What do you fear, my love?
Your soul, it will float like a dove
Your words, they will scream loud enough
Your lips, they will stutter with flavor
You can’t shake the taste of the blood
Hold on, you’re breaking up
Are you scared of the dark, my friends?
What do you fear, my love?
Your soul, it will float like a dove
Your words, they will scream loud enough
Your lips, they will stutter with flavor
You can’t shake the taste of the blood
Hold on, you’re breaking up
Exploring the Shadows: “Disaster” by Blink-182
“Disaster” by Blink-182 dives into the haunting uncertainties and emotional turbulence that shadow the transition into adulthood. The lyrics weave together imagery of darkness, loss, and vulnerability—black ties, grey stones, and hollow eyes—evoking a sense of mourning and perpetual unrest. The recurring refrain, “Are you scared of the dark, my friends? What do you fear, my love?” questions the listener’s deepest anxieties, while the motif of failing communication—”Hold on, you’re breaking up”—reflects the struggle to connect during moments of distress. Through Tom DeLonge’s and Mark Hoppus’ contrasting vocals, the song captures both the chaos and the fleeting comfort found in familiar arms, painting a vivid picture of internal disaster and the search for solace.
Song Credits
- Artist: Blink-182
- Songwriters: Mark Hoppus, Tom DeLonge