You and I should get away for awhile
I just wanna be alone with your smile
Buy some candy and cigarettes and we’ll get in my car
We’ll blast the stereo and we’ll drive to Madagascar
‘Cause when I’m with you there’s nothing I wouldn’t do
I just wanna be your only one
I’m grasping out at straws thinking back to what I saw
That night on the floor when we were all alone
My love life was getting so bland
There are only so many ways I can make love with my hand
Sometimes it makes me wanna laugh
Sometimes I wanna take my toaster in the bath
‘Cause when I’m with you there’s nothing I wouldn’t do
I just wanna be your only one
I’m grasping out at straws thinking back to what I saw
That night on the floor when we were all alone
Who’s gonna be the odd man out?
I don’t wanna be the odd man out
Is this going to be the end
Or are you going to be my new girlfriend?
Escaping the Ordinary: A Youthful Love Song
“M+M’s” by Blink-182 captures the restless energy and romantic idealism of youth. The lyrics evoke a desire to escape the mundane by hitting the road, indulging in simple pleasures, and savoring intimate moments. There’s a playful innocence in wanting to “get away for awhile” and buy “candy and cigarettes,” highlighting the band’s knack for blending humor with genuine emotion.
Longing, Loneliness, and Vulnerability
Beneath the upbeat tempo, the song explores feelings of loneliness and longing. The narrator’s blunt admission of a “bland” love life and tongue-in-cheek lines about self-indulgence and dark humor reflect a candid, vulnerable side. The repeated hope to not be “the odd man out” and the question about becoming “my new girlfriend” reveal insecurities and the universal fear of rejection.
Song Credits
- Songwriters: Mark Hoppus, Tom DeLonge, Scott Raynor
- Release year: 1995
- Label: Cargo Music, Grilled Cheese