I saw you, you were anxious
Like it meant that, that you hate this
After midnight you still want me around
(And I’m always down)
I held you, you were drinkin’
Never heard what you were thinkin’
Always felt your eyes make all the sounds
(And I’m just around)
Where’d you go? I can’t sleep
I’ve never been this low, I’m in too deep
Don’t let us be over, I’ll wait here forever
You can’t burn us with your flame
I’ll see you anyway
Don’t let words stay silent
Love so strong, we hide it
Your wild heart will never tame
I’ll see you anyway
The witchin’ of your hour
The drugs that you devour
The pain you had when you were a kid
(Like we always did)
The fights that wouldn’t break us
No strength left to contain us
I’m here to lift you off the ground
(‘Cause I’m always down)
Where’d you go? I can’t sleep
I’ve never been this low, I’m in too deep
Don’t let us be over, I’ll wait here forever
You can’t burn us with your flame
I’ll see you anyway
Don’t let words stay silent
Love so strong, we hide it
Your wild heart will never tame
I’ll see you anyway
Dare you to say it’s over
Dare you to say it’s over
Dare you to just say anything
(Anything)
‘Cause I’ll just keep fucking up
Crawlin’ back in the dead of night
I’m born again in the morning light
You’ll never find me at all
(You’ll never find me at all)
Don’t let us be over, I’ll wait here forever
You can’t burn us with your flame
I’ll see you anyway
Don’t let words stay silent
Love so strong, we hide it
Your wild heart will never tame
I’ll see you anyway
I’ll see you anyway
Unpacking the Emotional Layers of “SEE YOU”
Blink-182’s “SEE YOU” delves into the complexities of longing, vulnerability, and the lingering bonds of love. The lyrics paint a picture of a relationship marked by emotional highs and lows—where late-night anxiety, unspoken words, and silent connections drive the narrative. The repeated plea not to let the relationship end brings out the desperation to hold onto something meaningful, even as both parties wrestle with pain and past trauma. There’s a raw honesty in the way the song addresses self-sabotage and the cyclical nature of returning to someone, hinting at hope within the chaos. Ultimately, “SEE YOU” captures the paradox of wanting to escape yet being unable to let go, a feeling that resonates with anyone who’s loved deeply.
Song Credits
Artist: Blink-182
Release Year: 2023