I guess I’m blessed to be so fucking bored
And hiding from this phantom antigen
That wants to send us to the morgue
Quarantine, fuck this disease
I’d rather be on Star Tours or stuck at the DMV
Quarantine, no, not for me
I thought that things were fucked up in 2019
Fuck quarantine
Some people hit the bottle, some people hit the books
Some people storm The Capitol, some second guess parenthood
It’ll disappear in April, just like a miracle
We don’t need social distance, we don’t need old people
So throw the shop doors open and save our economy
We don’t need ICU beds or PPE
Quarantine, fuck this disease
I’d rather watch some magic or do press in Germany
Quarantine, no, not for me
I thought that things were fucked up in 2019
Fuck quarantine
It’ll disappear in April, just like a miracle
We don’t need social distance, we don’t need old people
So throw the shop doors open, save our economy
We don’t need ICU beds, we don’t need PPE
Quarantine, fuck this disease
I’m never shaking hands again and don’t kiss me on the cheek
Fuck quarantine
Unfiltered Reflections on Pandemic Life
“Quarantine” by Blink-182 captures the raw frustration and confusion experienced during the early days of the global pandemic. The lyrics blend biting humor and blunt expletives, painting a picture of cabin fever, skepticism, and political commentary. References to “phantom antigen,” “ICU beds,” and PPE highlight the surreal, frightening reality, while the desire for normalcy comes through in lines about Star Tours and the DMV. The band openly mocks misinformation and mixed messages, channeling a collective sense of disbelief at how quickly life changed. Blink-182’s trademark energy fuels this anthem of discontent, making it both cathartic and relatable for anyone who endured lockdown fatigue.
Song Credits
- Artist: Blink-182
- Release Year: 2020
- Label: Columbia Records