[Tom DeLonge:]
It’s understood, I said it many ways
Too scared to run, I’m too scared to stay
I said I’d leave, I could never leave her
If I did, you know I’d never cheat her
But this, I ask, it’s what I want to know
How would you feel if I should choose to go?
Another guy, you think he’d be unlike me
Another guy, you think he’d wanna fight me
She’s a dove, she’s a fuckin’ nightmare
Unpredictable, it’s my mistake to stay here
On the go, and it’s way too late to play
I need a girl that I can train
I heard it once, I’m sure I’ve heard it twice
My dad used to give me all of his advice
He would say, “You’ve got to turn your back and run, now”
“Come on, son, you haven’t got a chance now”
She’s a dove, she’s a fuckin’ nightmare
Unpredictable, it’s my mistake to stay here
On the go, and it’s way too late to play
I need a girl that I can train
She’s a dove, she’s a fuckin’ nightmare
Unpredictable, it’s my mistake to stay here
On the go, and it’s way too late to play
I need a girl that I can train
Need a girl that I can train
Need a girl that I can train
Turn your back and run, now
You haven’t got a chance, now
Need a girl that I can train
Need a girl that I can train
Turn your back and run, now
You haven’t got a chance, now
Raw Emotion and Relationship Frustration
“Dumpweed” by Blink-182 kicks off their iconic album with a burst of angst and vulnerability. The lyrics dive into the confusion and frustration of young love, capturing the struggles of being stuck in a turbulent relationship. Tom DeLonge’s words convey a sense of helplessness—he’s too scared to leave, yet unhappy staying, wrestling with doubts about loyalty and self-worth. The repeated desire for “a girl that I can train” is provocative, exposing the narrator’s desperation for control as a means to resolve his insecurities. The song’s high-energy delivery and raw honesty make it a standout anthem for anyone who’s ever felt lost in love’s chaos.
Song Credits
- Songwriters: Mark Hoppus, Tom DeLonge
- Release Year: 1999
- Label: MCA Records