[Mark Hoppus:]
I’ve got a feeling, I’ve got a feeling
These broken nights and bitter ends
We would always starve and devour
Our closest friends my, beautiful friends
Paranoia, my paranoia
Can’t let it go, it never lets me go
What am I feeling, why am I feeling?
Forecast into the freezing cold
Dogs eating dogs, dogs eating dogs, dogs eating dogs
Dogs eating dogs, dogs eating dogs, dogs eating dogs
[Tom DeLonge:]
I’m the last and the first, in a very sad set of eyes
To the bone, to the knees, to the factory line
I am numb to the shot, I have a crippling fear of heights
‘Cause the fall sounds a lot like a symphony of cries
[Mark Hoppus:]
Your only hope is burning down the chapel
All getting washed out with the tide
We need to find some middle ground
It’s always sex or suicide
Dogs eating dogs, dogs eating dogs, dogs eating dogs
Dogs eating dogs, dogs eating dogs, dogs eating dogs
[Tom DeLonge:]
I’m the last and the first, in a very sad set of eyes
To the bone, to the knees, to the factory line
I am numb to the shot, I have a crippling fear of heights
‘Cause the fall sounds a lot like a symphony of cries
[Mark Hoppus:]
Dogs eating dogs, dogs eating dogs, dogs eating dogs
Dogs eating dogs, dogs eating dogs, dogs eating dogs
[Tom DeLonge:]
I’m the last and the first, in a very sad set of eyes
To the bone, to the knees, to the factory line
I am numb to the shot, I have a crippling fear of heights
‘Cause the fall sounds a lot like a symphony of cries
Lyrical Themes: Conflict and Inner Turmoil
“Dogs Eating Dogs” by Blink-182 presents a raw, introspective look at the darker sides of human relationships and personal struggles. The song’s title serves as a metaphor for a world where survival often comes at the expense of others—where friendships and trust are eroded by paranoia, competition, and desperation. Mark Hoppus and Tom DeLonge’s alternating vocals intensify the sense of duality and conflict, mirroring the song’s themes of division and confusion. Lyrics like “We need to find some middle ground, it’s always sex or suicide” point to the extreme, polarized emotions that can dominate tough times, while the recurring “dogs eating dogs” refrain underscores the inevitability of conflict in a hostile environment.
Song Credits
Songwriters: Mark Hoppus, Tom DeLonge, Travis Barker
Release Year: 2012
Label: Self-released