I guess it’s only the men who get fucked now and again
We take our chicks to the mall, we wait in parking stalls, and
When we come home too late, she’s pissed that she had to wait
And my excuse not to call, it never worked at all
Time to wake up, where’s your daughter?
Hurts to break up, she was stronger
All my friends say, “Please don’t love her”
What did I gain? Now I miss her so
I used to hate the lipstick, it stained and tasted so sick
The pantyhose and the bras, she threw on my guitars
Shit, fuck! I made a mistake, I thought I needed a break
The truth is I’m such a dick, it’s broke and can’t be fixed
Time to wake up, where’s your daughter?
Hurts to break up, she was stronger
All my friends say, “Please don’t love her”
What did I gain? Now I miss her so
If you want to call it a heartache
Then I shouldn’t regret those things, I miss her
If you want the pain to go away
Better suck up your pride and admit you lost her
Let her go, move on, let her go, move on, let her go
Time to wake up, where’s your daughter?
Hurts to break up, she was stronger
All my friends say, “Please don’t love her”
What did I gain? Now I miss her so
Move on, let her go, move on
Let her go, move on, let her go, move on, let her go
Reflecting on Heartbreak and Regret
“Time To Break Up” by Blink-182 delivers a raw and candid portrayal of the aftermath of a failed relationship. The lyrics capture the narrator’s struggle with regret, self-blame, and the difficulty of moving on. Vivid imagery—like trips to the mall and lipstick stains—draws listeners into the everyday moments that now feel bittersweet. The repeated advice to “let her go, move on” underscores the internal conflict between pride and loss, while friends’ warnings highlight the universal experience of seeking outside validation during heartbreak. Blink-182’s signature blend of humor and vulnerability makes this track relatable for anyone grappling with love’s complexities.
Song Credits
- Artist: Blink-182
- Songwriters: Tom DeLonge, Mark Hoppus, Travis Barker
- Release Year: 2001
- Label: MCA Records