One more time you will laugh about it
And he’ll never try to give you more
And I don’t care, he is such a dick
Treats you like you are a stupid whore
And it seems like things will never change
You go on, every cloud is in your way
And I know you feel empty all the time
You’ll never listen to anything that I say
She’s better off sleeping on the floor
‘Cause she fell right off when all
He said, you know
It’s okay to just want more
Why leave when you claim it is love?
But why stay when you’re not the only one?
She’s proved she’s strong
Be brave, be strong
She’s better off sleeping on the floor
‘Cause she fell right off when all
Is said, you know
It’s okay to just want more
She’s better off sleeping on the floor
She’s better off sleeping on the floor (Because she fell right off her bed)
She’s better off sleeping on the floor
She’s better off sleeping on the floor (Because she fell right off her bed)
She’s better off sleeping on the floor
She’s better off sleeping on the floor (Because she fell right off her bed)
She’s better off sleeping on the floor
She’s better off sleeping on the floor (Because she fell right off her bed)
Unpacking the Heartfelt Honesty of “Emo”
Blink-182’s “Emo” explores the complicated emotions tied to toxic relationships and the struggle for self-worth. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of someone witnessing a friend’s pain, frustrated by her partner’s mistreatment and her own inability to break free. Through lines like “She’s better off sleeping on the floor,” the song uses raw imagery to express a longing for escape and the realization that sometimes, starting over is healthier than holding on. The repetition of this line underscores the exhaustion and emptiness the protagonist feels, while the chorus’s message – “it’s okay to just want more” – becomes a gentle push toward self-empowerment and personal growth.
Song Credits
- Artist: Blink-182
- Songwriters: Mark Hoppus, Tom DeLonge
- Release Year: 1997
- Label: Cargo Music, Grilled Cheese