[Mark Hoppus & Matt Skiba:]
I don’t really like myself without you
Every song I sing is still about you
Save me from myself the way you used to
‘Cause I don’t really like myself without you
I really wish I hated you
[Mark Hoppus:]
A little drunk, waiting on your phone call
A little numb, maybe I can’t feel at all
You stitch me up but you can’t stop me bleeding out
I’m better when I’m broken
[Mark Hoppus & Matt Skiba:]
I love you, but I hate you when you’re with someone else
And I want you wrapped around me, but I don’t trust myself
I drove by your house, but you don’t live there anymore
‘Cause I don’t really like myself without you
Every song I sing is still about you
Save me from myself the way you used to
‘Cause I don’t really like myself without you
I really wish I hated you right now
Won’t you say something?
Won’t you say something?
I really wish I hated you
Won’t you say something?
Won’t you say something?
I really wish I hated you
[Mark Hoppus:]
The sun is out, I’m dying in the daytime
I think about the future that we left behind
I drank it all, but I can’t shake you from my mind
Now every window’s broken
[Mark Hoppus & Matt Skiba:]
I love you, but I hate you when you’re with someone else
And I want you wrapped around me, but I don’t trust myself
I drove by your house, but you don’t live there anymore
‘Cause I don’t really like myself without you
Every song I sing is still about you
Save me from myself the way you used to
‘Cause I don’t really like myself without you
I really wish I hated you right now
Won’t you say something?
Won’t you say something?
I really wish I hated you
Won’t you say something?
Won’t you say something?
I really wish I hated you
I can see that you’ve had enough
I can see that you’re giving up on me
I can see that your hands are up
I can see that you’re giving up on me
I hate the way that you’re better off, better off
I numb the pain but it never stops, never stops
Wish I could say that I’m better off, better off now
But I don’t really like myself without you
Every song I sing is still about you
Save me from myself the way you used to
‘Cause I don’t really like myself without you
I really wish I hated you right now
Won’t you say something?
Won’t you say something?
I really wish I hated you
Won’t you say something?
Won’t you say something?
I really wish I hated you
Won’t you say something?
Won’t you say something?
I really wish I hated you
Won’t you say something?
Won’t you say something?
I really wish I hated you
Holding On When Letting Go Hurts
“I Really Wish I Hated You” by Blink-182 is a raw exploration of heartbreak and the complexities of moving on. The lyrics reveal a narrator who struggles with lingering feelings for an ex, confessing that every song and thought still revolves around the lost relationship. Instead of anger or hatred, there’s a deep sense of longing and self-doubt, as the protagonist wishes for the release that hating the other person might bring. The repetition of the plea, “Won’t you say something?” underscores a desperate desire for closure that never arrives, amplifying the emotional turmoil.
The Push-Pull of Love and Regret
The song juxtaposes vulnerability with frustration, as the narrators admit to being “better when broken” yet unable to escape memories of their past love. Blink-182’s signature blend of melodic hooks and honest lyrics captures the universal experience of wanting to move on but feeling trapped by unresolved emotions. It’s a relatable anthem for anyone caught between love, loss, and the hope for healing.
Song Credits
- Artist: Blink-182
- Songwriters: Mark Hoppus, Matt Skiba, Travis Barker, John Feldmann, Ali Tamposi
- Release Year: 2019
- Label: Columbia Records