[Tom DeLonge:]
I think of awhile ago
We might have had it all
I was so stupid then
You needed time to grow
But now just as things change
As well my feelings do
In time things rearrange
I am so sick of chasing you
But what do I get ’cause I just seem to lose
You make me regret those times I spent with you
And playing those games as I wait for your call
And now I give up, so goodbye and so long
It’s not a change of pace
This time I’ll get it right
It’s not a change of taste
I was the one there last night
You have your other friends
They were there when you cried
Didn’t mean to hurt you then
Best friends just won’t leave your side
But what do I get ’cause I just seem to lose
You make me regret those times I spent with you
And playing those games as I wait for your call
Now I give up, so goodbye and so long
It’s not a change of pace
This time I’ll get it right
It’s not a change of taste
I was the one there last night
When I needed you most
When I needed a friend
You let me down now
Like I let you down then
So sorry, it’s over
[Mark Hoppus:]
What? It’ll clear up, I promise. I got some ointment for it; the doctor says it’s not infectious, it’ll be gone in a week
Moving On from Lost Connections
Blink-182’s “Untitled” captures the emotional turbulence of longing, regret, and eventual acceptance after a relationship fades. The lyrics paint a picture of looking back on what might have been, with the narrator expressing both frustration and resignation. Moments of vulnerability are juxtaposed with realizations about personal growth and the futility of chasing after someone who has moved on. The repeated cycle of hope and disappointment reflects the universal pain of unrequited feelings, while the closing lines bring closure, signaling the end of chasing after the past.
A Bittersweet Farewell
The song’s conversational outro, delivered with characteristic Blink-182 humor, lightens the mood and reinforces the band’s unique blend of sincerity and playfulness. “Untitled” stands as a relatable anthem for anyone who has grappled with letting go and moving forward from a fractured friendship or romance.
Song Credits
Artist: Blink-182
Songwriters: Tom DeLonge, Mark Hoppus
Release Year: N/A
Label: N/A