[Mark Hoppus:]
I said, “Settle down, settle down, everything is fine
Take your eyes off the floor”
She said, “No, I’m not, no, I’m not, no, I’m not alright
I lost my head on the door”
She’s a-a-a-antisocial, a-a-a-antisocial
A-a-and she’s an angel, yeah
[Matt Skiba and Mark Hoppus:]
I’m in deep with this girl, but she’s out of her mind
She said “Babe, I’m sorry, but I’m crazy tonight”
She got a black shirt, black skirt, and Bauhaus stuck in her head
I’m in deep with this girl, but she’s out of her mind, oh yeah
We all need something to live for, oh yeah
We all need something to live for
[Matt Skiba:]
She said, “I let her down, let her down, I no longer dream
Of anything anymore”
Said I’m a know-it-all, know-it-all, “You make me want to scream”
And threw herself on the floor
She’s a-a-a-antisocial, a-a-a-antisocial
A-a-a she’s an angel, yeah
[Matt Skiba and Mark Hoppus:]
I’m in deep with this girl, but she’s out of her mind
She said “Babe, I’m sorry, but I’m crazy tonight”
She got a black shirt, black skirt, and Bauhaus stuck in her head
I’m in deep with this girl but she’s out of her mind
[Mark Hoppus:]
She’s not complicated, can’t be overstated at all
She’s not complicated-ated-ated at all
[Matt Skiba and Mark Hoppus:]
I’m in deep with this girl, but she’s out of her mind
(She’s out of her mind)
She said “Babe, I’m sorry but I’m crazy tonight”
She got a black shirt, black skirt, and Bauhaus stuck in her head
I’m in deep with this girl, but she’s out of her mind, oh yeah
We all need something to live for, oh yeah
We all need something to live for
Exploring the Chaos: A Modern Punk Romance
“She’s Out Of Her Mind” by Blink-182 is a vibrant ode to the wild, unpredictable allure of a love interest who defies convention. The lyrics paint a portrait of a girl who is unapologetically herself—antisocial, eccentric, and deeply magnetic. The narrator is captivated by her quirks, even as she declares her own chaos. References to a “black shirt, black skirt, and Bauhaus stuck in her head” root the song in alternative culture, evoking a sense of dark romanticism and youth rebellion. Despite her complexities, the repeated line “We all need something to live for” suggests that it’s these very imperfections that make life—and love—worthwhile.
Song Credits
Songwriters: Mark Hoppus, Travis Barker, Matt Skiba
Release Year: 2016
Label: BMG