[Mark Hoppus:]
Made a wish on a mountain top
But an avalanche came and washed away
Wrote a song on an old guitar
But the words were wrong, they made you walk away
Said I could have anything I want, forever more
Said I could be anyone I want, but I was bored
Every day turns into sleepless nights
My head is spinning with the sadness of a long lost feeling
Golden years where I would smash the mirrors
My head is spinning with the sadness of a long lost feeling
[Matt Skiba:]
Found a wreck on the ocean floor
Like a tidal wave, you washed it all away
Heard a song on the radio
All the words were right, they made me want to stay
Said I could have anything I want, forever more
Said I could be anyone I want, but I was bored
[Mark Hoppus:]
Every day turns into sleepless nights
My head is spinning with the sadness of a long lost feeling
Golden years where I would smash the mirrors
My head is spinning with the sadness of a long lost feeling
[Matt Skiba:]
Say goodbye, until it hurts, stormy skies and fireworks
Say goodbye, until it hurts, stormy skies and fireworks
Say goodbye, until it hurts, stormy skies and fireworks
Exploring Nostalgia and Emotional Turmoil
“Long Lost Feeling” by Blink-182 is a poignant reflection on nostalgia, regret, and the struggle to reconcile with the past. Mark Hoppus and Matt Skiba trade verses, each painting vivid imagery of wishes gone unfulfilled and memories that linger like echoes. The lyrics evoke a sense of longing—wishing on mountain tops and writing flawed songs symbolize attempts to grasp happiness, only for it to slip away. The persistent refrain, “my head is spinning with the sadness of a long lost feeling,” captures a relentless emotional turmoil, highlighting the difficulty of moving on from cherished yet painful memories.
Bittersweet Goodbyes and Self-Discovery
Skiba’s verse brings in the metaphor of a shipwreck and the cleansing force of a tidal wave, suggesting both destruction and renewal. The repeated motif of saying goodbye “until it hurts” over stormy skies and fireworks points to the painful beauty in letting go. Ultimately, “Long Lost Feeling” balances melancholy with acceptance, offering listeners an introspective journey through heartache and hope.
Song Credits
- Artist: Blink-182
- Songwriters: Mark Hoppus, Matt Skiba