[Tom DeLonge and Mark Hoppus:]
I have had it with this damn double vision
My hand’s swollen, I can’t keep holding on
My heart’s sinking and stuck in deadly rhythm
I can’t fake it, I can’t, can’t brush it off
[Tom DeLonge:]
Love, love is dangerous
Love, love is so dangerous
[Tom DeLonge and Mark Hoppus:]
I’m back at it, I just don’t seem to listen
I see your lips, I just can’t hear the sound
It’s all static, just like my television
There’s still something, her eyes cut through the clouds
I need love, love is dangerous
(Hard times, don’t be fooled when she says it)
Love, love is so dangerous
(We’ll betray the ones we care about)
Love, love is so dangerous
(Love’s cruel, so we all pretend to fuck)
Love, love is dangerous
I need love, love is dangerous
(Hard times, don’t be fooled when she says it)
Love, love is so dangerous
(We’ll betray the ones we care about)
Love, love is so dangerous
(Love’s cruel, so we all pretend to fuck)
Love, love is dangerous
Unpacking the Vulnerability in “Love Is Dangerous”
Blink-182’s “Love Is Dangerous” delves into the emotional turbulence that often accompanies romantic relationships. The song’s lyrics, driven by Tom DeLonge and Mark Hoppus’s distinctive vocal interplay, portray love as a risky and sometimes painful journey. The repeated references to “double vision,” “deadly rhythm,” and “static” evoke a sense of confusion and struggle, painting love as something both alluring and perilous. The chorus reinforces this duality, highlighting both the necessity and the danger of love. The candid admissions—”I can’t fake it” and “love is so dangerous”—capture the band’s signature blend of vulnerability and raw honesty, making the song relatable for anyone who’s navigated the complexities of the heart.
Song Credits
Artist: Blink-182
Songwriters: Tom DeLonge, Mark Hoppus