[Mark Hoppus:]
I can almost see your house from here, but the signal seems to
Disappear, so what’s the problem? Houston’s calling
Then you hit me like a Friday night, like a handgun in a firefight
Dive in slow motion towards the ocean
[Matt Skiba:]
Let’s run away, let’s go and waste another year
Let’s spin apart while racing through the atmosphere
We tumble through the night
We burn so bright, we’re teenage satellites
Whoa oh oh oh oh oh
Whoa oh oh oh oh oh
I’m kind of nervous of the consequence, as we climb over the
Neighbor’s fence, the longest summer’s nights are numbered
Then you kissed me like a storm at sea, like I’m the only one you’ll
Ever need, we’re left abandoned in the deep end
Let’s run away, let’s go and waste another year
Let’s spin apart while racing through the atmosphere
We tumble through the night
We burn so bright, we’re teenage satellites
(We’re teenage satellites)
[Mark Hoppus:]
We are a slow descent, forgotten astronauts
We are an avalanche, we’re just an afterthought
[Matt Skiba:]
Let’s run away, let’s go and waste another year
Let’s spin apart while racing through the atmosphere
We tumble through the night
We burn so bright, we’re teenage satellites
[Matt Skiba and Mark Hoppus:]
Whoa oh oh oh oh oh
Whoa oh oh oh oh oh, we’re teenage satellites
Whoa oh oh oh oh oh, teenage satellites
Whoa oh oh oh oh oh, teenage satellites
Exploring the Boundless Spirit of Youth
“Teenage Satellites” by Blink-182 captures the exhilarating, fleeting energy of youth and the sense of limitless possibility. The lyrics, delivered by Mark Hoppus and Matt Skiba, paint a vivid picture of teenage rebellion and late-night adventures. The recurring space imagery—references to satellites, astronauts, and the atmosphere—serves as a metaphor for feeling both distant and weightless, yet intensely connected by shared experiences. The song celebrates the thrill of living in the moment, running away from responsibilities, and the burning brightness of youthful love and friendship.
Song Credits
- Artist: Blink-182
- Songwriters: Mark Hoppus, Matt Skiba, John Feldmann
- Release Year: 2016
- Label: BMG