[Tom DeLonge (Mark Hoppus):]
All her signals are getting lost in the ether
(That’s what she wanted)
She’s a landslide with a city beneath her
(That’s what she wanted)
So take a good look, so you’ll never forget it
(That’s what she wanted)
Take a deep breath, I know I’m gonna regret it
(That’s what she wanted)
[Mark Hoppus:]
Holly’s looking dry, looking for an easy target
Let her slit my throat, give her ammo if she’ll use it
Caution, on the road lies lies, and hidden danger
Southern California’s breeding mommy’s little monster
[Tom DeLonge (Mark Hoppus):]
She’s got a mission, and I’m collateral damage
(That’s what she wanted)
She’s the flower that you place on my casket
(That’s what she wanted)
Savor the moment, ’cause the memory’s fleeting
Take a photograph, as the last train is leaving
[Mark Hoppus:]
Holly’s looking dry, looking for an easy target
Let her slit my throat, give her ammo if she’ll use it
Caution, on the road lies lies, and hidden danger
Southern California’s breeding mommy’s little monster
[Mark Hoppus (Tom DeLonge):]
Better run, run, run, run, run (Holly, let me out)
Better run, run, run, run, run (Holly, let me out)
Better run, run, run, run, run (Holly, let me out)
Better run, run, run, run, run (Holly, let me out)
Unpacking the Turbulence in “Easy Target”
“Easy Target” by Blink-182 dives headfirst into the chaos of toxic relationships and the pain of emotional vulnerability. The lyrics paint a picture of a protagonist caught in the crossfire of someone else’s destructive mission—symbolized by Holly, who becomes both the pursuer and the metaphorical “monster.” Lines like “She’s got a mission, and I’m collateral damage” and “Let her slit my throat, give her ammo if she’ll use it” highlight the surrender to heartbreak and the allure of danger. The recurring motif of running away echoes a desperate desire for escape, while the references to Southern California set the scene for youthful recklessness. Altogether, the song captures the tumultuous energy Blink-182 is known for, blending dark imagery with catchy, high-energy punk rock.
Song Credits
- Songwriters: Mark Hoppus, Tom DeLonge, Travis Barker
- Release Year: 2003
- Label: Geffen Records