the chorus sounds like a guy asking god if he really wants him to stay on earth and deal with the evil around for example abusive drugs, hardcore parties, violence and corruption. the idea is extended by saying "all these demons [the negative points of life] they keep me up all night [prevent him from dreaming - maybe of a happier place or a better future]"
at first it sounds depressing but at the same time there's a hint of faith in it as he is asking god whether if it is the right choice - so he isn't decided yet if the world is worth living for
the verses also hold negativity but also a sense of togetherness; for example the line "everyone falls and spins and gets up again with a friend who does the same" suggests that everyone has low times in their lives but they will recover and "get up" with a friend who has gone through the same situation. so it shows that we are not alone. The idea that everyone goes through the same kind of shit in life is strengthened by the fact that every line in the verse uses the word "everyone" at the start.
so in conclusion i feel the song is about life, not the emo-nobody-likes-me extreme but also not the hollywood-happy-go-lucky kind of life expressed in happy songs. its just an honest view of how life is, both good and bad; but no matter how life turns out to be we will always be connected by the strength of human love and understanding (no matter how little might be present today, it is there, somewhere!).
great song btw, hated it first time i listened but kept it on repeat. now i love it - blink-182 continue to amaze me.
the chorus sounds like a guy asking god if he really wants him to stay on earth and deal with the evil around for example abusive drugs, hardcore parties, violence and corruption. the idea is extended by saying "all these demons [the negative points of life] they keep me up all night [prevent him from dreaming - maybe of a happier place or a better future]"
at first it sounds depressing but at the same time there's a hint of faith in it as he is asking god whether if it is the right choice - so he isn't decided yet if the world is worth living for
the verses also hold negativity but also a sense of togetherness; for example the line "everyone falls and spins and gets up again with a friend who does the same" suggests that everyone has low times in their lives but they will recover and "get up" with a friend who has gone through the same situation. so it shows that we are not alone. The idea that everyone goes through the same kind of shit in life is strengthened by the fact that every line in the verse uses the word "everyone" at the start.
so in conclusion i feel the song is about life, not the emo-nobody-likes-me extreme but also not the hollywood-happy-go-lucky kind of life expressed in happy songs. its just an honest view of how life is, both good and bad; but no matter how life turns out to be we will always be connected by the strength of human love and understanding (no matter how little might be present today, it is there, somewhere!).
great song btw, hated it first time i listened but kept it on repeat. now i love it - blink-182 continue to amaze me.