[Tom DeLonge:]
And when the day ends I’m sure she feels sorrow
The lonely guy, I am, I wait for her to change
I’ve been here two days, I’ll sure be here tomorrow
I’d eat her all if she were on my dinner plate
[Tom DeLonge + Mark Hoppus:]
And I wish
I wish she’d be more kind now
I’m out of luck ’cause the shades are pulled down
I’ve seen everything there is to be shown
I followed her all the way home
[Tom DeLonge:]
I can’t be too cool in a tree with my pants down
The air is cold and I’ve got splinters in my feet
She caught me once but I don’t think that she cares now
Unlike before, her view is now blocked by a leaf
[Tom DeLonge + Mark Hoppus:]
And I wish
I wish she’d be more kind now
I’m out of luck ’cause the shades are pulled down
I’ve seen everything there is to be shown
I followed her all the way home
I bet this last time’s the one time too many (na na na)
The rush of waiting is burning through my head (na na na)
Right after supper her brother showers twice a week (na na na)
He kicks my ass so much, that filthy white inbred (na na na)
[Tom DeLonge:]
I’ve made mistakes by looking in the wrong window
Her dad is big and I’ve never seen his face
I’ve been here two days, and I’ll sure be here tomorrow
My lady’s so sweet, she likes to entertain
[Tom DeLonge + Mark Hoppus:]
And I wish
I wish she’d be more kind now
I’m out of luck ’cause the shades are pulled down
I’ve seen everything there is to be shown
I followed her all the way home
I bet this last time’s the one time too many (na na na)
The rush of waiting is burning through my head (na na na)
Right after supper her brother showers twice a week (na na na)
He kicks my ass so much, that filthy white inbred (na na na)
(1, 2, 3, 4)
A Peek Behind the Shades: Exploring the Obsession in “Voyeur”
“Voyeur” by Blink-182 captures the raw, sometimes uncomfortable confessions of a narrator obsessed with watching someone from afar. Delivered with the band’s trademark blend of humor and adolescent angst, the lyrics paint a picture of longing and awkwardness. The protagonist’s antics—hiding in trees, dodging angry family members, and wrestling with embarrassment—highlight the line between infatuation and unhealthy obsession, all set to an infectious pop-punk backdrop.
Humor Meets Vulnerability
While the subject matter is undeniably voyeuristic, Blink-182’s tongue-in-cheek delivery keeps the tone playful rather than sinister. References to splinters, embarrassing situations, and the narrator’s unlucky encounters with the girl’s family add a sense of youthful vulnerability. The song works as both a satirical take on teenage crushes and a sincere portrayal of desire’s more awkward moments.
Song Credits
Songwriters: Tom DeLonge, Mark Hoppus
Release Year: 1997
Label: MCA Records