[Mark Hoppus:]
She said, “Tonight’s a waste of time
The next day, the sun will always rise”
Every day that you waste, every promise you break
Slips beneath the floor
It’s a permanent state from a moment’s mistake
But life’s worth so much more
[Mark Hoppus (Matt Skiba):]
You don’t know a thing about it, hours lost to dawn from dusk
And they don’t care about you (No future!)
Let the music seal your fate, yeah, you can run, but life won’t wait
Yeah, they don’t care about you (No future!)
[Matt Skiba:]
She said that, “It’s too late to try
Someday I’ll smile and say goodbye”
Every night that you fight, every demon in sight
Sleeping on the floor
Wide awake from the dream with a shake and a scream
Hope for so much more
[Mark Hoppus (Matt Skiba):]
You don’t know a thing about it, hours lost to dawn from dusk
And they don’t care about you (No future!)
Let the music seal your fate, yeah, you can run, but life won’t wait
Yeah, they don’t care about you (No future!)
Na, na na, na na, na na na
Na, na na, na na, na na na
They don’t care about you
Na, na na, na na, na na na
Na, na na, na na, na na na
They don’t care about you
[Matt Skiba:]
Where did she go?
And what did she hope to find there?
Where did she go? (Where did she go, did she go?)
And what did she hope to find there?
Where did she go, did she go, did she go?
Where did she go to find it?
Where did she go, did she go, did she go?
Where did she go to find it?
[Mark Hoppus (Matt Skiba):]
You don’t know a thing about it, hours lost to dawn from dusk
And they don’t care about you (No future!)
Let the music seal your fate, yeah, you can run, but life won’t wait
Yeah, they don’t care about you (No future!)
Na, na na, na na, na na na
Na, na na, na na, na na na
They don’t care (They don’t care) about you
Na, na na, na na, na na na
Na, na na, na na, na na na
They don’t care (They don’t care) about you
Facing Uncertainty and Searching for Meaning
“No Future” by Blink-182 dives deep into the struggle of finding hope amid disillusionment. The lyrics paint a picture of restlessness, capturing the feeling of wasted time and broken promises. With lines like “let the music seal your fate,” the song suggests turning to music as both a refuge and a way to cope with life’s unpredictability. The repeated phrase “they don’t care about you” echoes a sense of alienation, yet the driving energy in the music pushes back against despair, urging listeners to keep searching for something more.
The Emotional Weight of Moving On
The song also touches on the pain of letting go and the search for personal fulfillment. Questions like “Where did she go, and what did she hope to find there?” reflect a longing for answers and closure. Despite its somber outlook, “No Future” ultimately encourages resilience and self-discovery, reminding listeners that life’s worth extends beyond fleeting mistakes and moments of doubt.
Song Credits
- Artists: Blink-182
- Songwriters: Mark Hoppus, Matt Skiba, Travis Barker, John Feldmann
- Release Year: 2016
- Label: BMG