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Music video by blink-182 performing Adam's Song. (C) 1999 Geffen Records

[@archiewilson4196]

"I think the saddest people always try their hardest to make others happy, because they know what its like to feel absolutely worthless and don't want anyone else to feel that way."- Robin Williams

[@krzysztofwojtaszko5269]

A beautiful quote...

[@bxnkroll]

it's insane. it's a sad world overall for nice people

[@mayburnwright3434]

That man died to soon God rest his soul.

[@hughbrien4960]

Oh man so true....

[@kellybaxter2558]

Same.

[@JanMadalipay]

"Please tell Mom this is not her fault." That line broke my heart. Someone with suicidal ideations, that line keeps me in check because I love my mom so much and I don't want her to think that she failed. I don't want to pass my pain to her or any other people. To others, please stay strong.

[@andrewgregg7180]

So much of this. When she's gone I have no idea what is going to happen. It frightens me, and it's slowly creeping up on me.

[@emilzehentner9347]

@@hermanlombard9814 just get the fuck out of here

[@AtrollLOL4Uu]

Facts brother 💯 keep livin brother do it for me & ill do it for you 😎

[@AtrollLOL4Uu]

We're gonna make momma proud trust me 💯

[@felipecarvalho1233]

Be strong bro! I know it may sound very difficult right now, but it will pass. Talk to your friends and family, they`ll help you. Be strong man, I`ve been there as well.

[@Werecandle]

24 years ago this song saved my life. - A father of three kids watching his oldest son get ready to go to college. Thanks guys.

[@fadustrouble]

20 years.

[@Werecandle]

@@fadustrouble heck yeah

[@benleroy87]

thx for sticking around :)

[@emilyjane5797]

So glad you stuck around ❤

[@dominicdecina8853]

❤

[@tiberiusnero340]

“Please tell Mom this is not her fault” Hits me every time

[@drumsno]

The most powerful line in this. Some of the songs from these guys are genius.

[@GlennJimenez]

Yeah that hit me too. Because they’re right. It’s not my moms fault. It’s my dads.

[@matthewsummersgill2242]

Damn right it hits hard cos mums think that they are the reason to blame when they aren't no parent should ever have to bury their kids

[@playc.holder6432]

For real; mothers are 50/50 Saviors or Kryptonite....

[@matheuscassimiro5668]

well it's not her fault, it's my own

[@BasedGarlicMan]

"please tell mom this is not her fault" that shit fucking hurts my soul

[@margarethogan5592]

+MrTurdinater Tell me about it.

[@chriswynne101]

+MrTurdinater always the line that hits the hardest and the only reason a 37 old burly dude like myself loves this song. Has a lot of meaning to me.

[@brandonmaddox4862]

When I was at my lowest and wanted to commit suicide that lyric always played in my head because I knew if I did it my mom would blame herself when in reality it wasn't her fault

[@ra1dernat1on34]

+Brandon Maddox i completely understand. that's some deep shit

[@kristinaheroy5547]

the same part gets me every time

[@nachomama55]

You’re still here. You’re surviving. Stay strong.

[@Draeber]

i dont know. i think im just living in an echo of who i was.

[@nordmann1375]

"16 held such better days. Days when I could still feel alive" HIts me straight in the feels every single fucking time. I miss being 16 man.

[@jonnymccormick3805]

i feel this. im going through an ugly divorce that i dont want any part of, losing most of what i worked for all my life and probably losing my son except a few days a month. what i would do to go back.

[@summers7656]

Me too

[@UnrecognizedBassist]

Im 15 and life is shit. Does it get better?

[@guerraespiritual8881]

​@@UnrecognizedBassistdepends on the decisions you make right now. Read the comments of middle age men (myself included),learn a trade, is one advice I can give u. Carpentry works for me, too bad I am learning at 41.

[@UnrecognizedBassist]

​@@guerraespiritual8881 thanks man. I'm incredibly smart so I'm sure work won't be a problem for me. I'm just tired of being around so much heartbreak. I have had shit happen to me nonstop for a few years now and I'm just tired of it. I play bass guitar and that's my only escape from everything.

[@boneduzt]

"Please tell mom this is not her fault" I don't know exactly how many times this line kept me from ending it all

[@diegomelendez5441]

I think the same 😢

[@ProfOslo]

I'm glad you're still here

[@AI0LOS]

Same for me😢

[@jesseredwards]

I started to have suicidal thoughts a few years ago, but the pain it would have caused my mother kept me going. She's since passed away, but it's ok. I'm in a much better place now thanks to antidepressants.

[@simone311]

⁠stay afloat buddy. Keep being strong. I'm sending you a virtual hug.

[@LeglessWonder]

“Please tell mom this is not her fault” That line alone has kept me alive more than any other singular lyric

[@alucardlawliet3860]

See also 'Let It Happen' by Tame Impala: 'But if I never come back, Tell my mother I'm sorry' Listening to that when I was actively suicidal had made that song anchored into me in ways I can't describe.

[@irenesuredamartorell2337]

I'm a mum , this line makes me cry

[@shawnm7648]

We’re glad you’re still around

[@Slidezy]

Same. This song saved my life more then once

[@maevemallory2122]

My mom's eyes after waking up in the hospital after my attempt made me never want to do it again. Now she's gone & I'm a mom.

[@grantprice4456]

Blink-182 saved lives with this song.

[@JTNugget]

LMFAO

[@thomastintle6850]

whats funny about that?

[@sydneytimmermans]

+Thomas Tintle funny how?

[@thomastintle6850]

The Nameless Maggot JTNugget said LMFAO and so i was asking what he found funny

[@alexstarovereem]

100%

[@jondellapenna9789]

Medic here, well former medic now. I have had 2 suicide calls where this song was left playing on repeat. I find it hard to listen to this song when I’m feeling on top of the world, but when times are hard and sometimes when you feel like you’re not worth shit I will still listen to it.

[@emanuelev11]

Damn

[@evanlightner]

Jeez. Thats so deep.

[@teresawadman2600]

I am so sorry

[@MarkITR]

I start tearing up dude this song evokes emotion

[@maddyrodriguez7016]

😢

[@shanetaylor500]

Dude I love how in the last act of this song, the music climbs out of darkness and into hope. The build up and then the slight lyrical change. People say "it's a song about suicide" which I don't think is all the way there. It may be what it's referencing according to Mark who wrote it but I think the song itself, the music specifically, does something quite different. It's a song about _overcoming_ depression, which is a whole different tone. It's not trying to glamorize being depressed or suicidal (like a lot of late 90s/early 00s music culture did) rather, the song concludes in hope and victory over it. It's actually quite beautiful and wonderfully composed.

[@DustinAllenBaker]

“I can’t wait ‘til I get home to pass the time in my room alone.” That line maybe one of the saddest lines in a song.

[@KosterDude195]

That's me all their time if you read my comment from today

[@missionpupa]

That line was not supposed to be sad.

[@Husky11116]

dab it’s my life

[@turtolelegs6831]

that used to be what I always said when I was in school but now I hate being alone and thats all I get for years

[@missionpupa]

@@turtolelegs6831 these kids dont understand, but they will soon enough.

[@dominikpapes9432]

These lyrics are deep, but my life was saved when I heard Familly reunion, deep lyrics

[@Alyssa.1975]

xD

[@bril5057]

Well said.

[@holeinyourheart2445]

Same :))))))))))

[@crazydanel13]

I spit the song Family Reunion so focused, I'll break your concentration camp

[@WednesdayAddamsMW]

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[@vermilliongecko]

I discovered this song at the age of 51. It's a song with a universal, timeless relevance. No matter what era you were born in, you often feel like your best days are long behind you and that there's little point in carrying on, to the point of feeling suicidal. If you're feeling like this as you're reading this, just know that there are thousands, if not millions of people who have felt the same way that you do now. Life can get better, but if you end it now, you wipe out that possibility. The worst case scenario is not the only possible outcome.

[@cristobalrivas3399]

This song is like take a coffee and read a page of a ramdon day in your life.

[@roastbeef4918]

Thanks for your advice, man. I wish the young ones knew what it took for guys like you to make it this far.

[@Neonrena]

Thanks man. I’m feeling this way currently what you wrote made me cry happy tears.

[@ST19859]

Im 47 and this song has been on my list of favorite tracks almost 25 years now, you are so spot on, it hits just as hard now as it did then a real timeless piece, stoked you were able to find it and find meaning in it

[@mckennacornelius6751]

Thank you…sincerely…I’ll try to hang in there…for my kids. But it’s a thin, easily broken thread, so…i wish myself the best of luck then…

[@Rygoat]

I loved this song when I was young, now it hurts to listen to because of how much I connect with it. I thought I was miserable when I was 16, all that teenage angst. Now I realise it was the best time of my life

[@lety18chula]

things inevitably change, if you give them enough time they will change for the better as well, have courage internet stranger, wishing you the best

[@user-nl4ch1pz4x]

Just turned 40 and think about my teen years of the late 90's everyday. Was living like a king with my best friends.

[@TheSpellShell]

this hits right in a feel

[@saras9769]

This was my favorite song when I was in 8th grade. Very depressed and suicidal, so it checked out. But I'm over a decade past that now. Life isn't perfect but it has gotten so much better. I'm not that person anymore. Your best days are yet to come, my friend

[@dennysmith6358]

I just commented something almost identical to this...I agree 100%!

[@Ad_Astraz]

"Please tell mom this is not her fault." I don't know why, but this is the most saddening line in the song for me.

[@matero4life2019]

Same

[@whatsthatehh]

every time i hear that line i get choked up. i think thats also one of the only times he actually looks at the camera

[@Reir0o]

thats because it is...

[@garou20zx]

YES.

[@jr2904]

Because some of us don't want to be here anymore but mom is still around and we can contemplate how hard it would it for her. I want to die but I won't do it until my mom is gone.

[@charliethebean13]

“Please tell mom this is not her fault” This line has kept me alive. I don’t want to hurt the people I love

[@ZeranZeran]

You and me both, stranger. I have been ready to go. Sometimes for weeks, months at at a time. I'm not afraid to die. I am afraid to disappoint my family even more than I already have, and offing yourself does NOT give anyone relief, it just makes their life a living hell. You are loved, you are needed, and they want you here, happy, and healthy. When I was going through the worst of my depression, I really had myself convinced that my family would be better off without me. Now that I'm a little older and starting to help out more.. I am so glad I held on. Thank you Lil Peep, and Blink182.

[@whatdoiput807]

My father committed suicide in 2001. I've been going through some rough times. My mom's getting old, the relationship I've wanted for a year is starting to fall apart. I had some dark thoughts and went to visit him just to be reminded how painful all that was to go through. I never ever want to do that to someone.

[@jessecase3564]

Exactly buddy. Please. Tell. Mom. This. Is. Not. Her. Fault. That's the line that keeps me going. One, because she has already lost one child. Two, because I couldn't put her through that. Not her, she has loved me with every ounce of her little heart and soul. To break her heart actually breaks mine. Nobody else, just her that can keep me here

[@jeandubois2754]

This song kept us alive and together

[@Headtrons]

my mom is the reason I haven’t done it too.

[@bucky5676]

This song hits different 25 years later. Like a flood of memories. I miss my friends. Some gone Some distant Don’t take your youth for granted. Spend time with your friends Don’t argue over bullshit Make time for your family Stay close Love each other Love your differences with folks. And when life gets to busy and you think to call that friend you hadn’t seen in a while, make the call. Let people know how you feel while they’re here or you’ll have a lot of regrets.

[@theinnercircle9571]

My father Adam took his life on Wednesday and this song almost describes him to a tee . I was looking for songs he loved when I was growing up to play at his funeral and when this came on and I cried . It’s so ironic and painful that he loved this song and blink 182 . RIP Dad . I miss you

[@smithyamiami]

I'm terribly sorry for your loss.

[@user-zh3wy3tl7f]

Mate. Sorry for your loss.😢 I know nothing will help you getting better over his death. Only time, good memory and music will help. My condoléances to you and your family.

[@cattack6381]

Sorry for your loss, Death by suicide is tradgic

[@lifeispointless7627]

I’m sorry for your loss. I hope your family is getting through this okay

[@Jeff.the.senior]

So sorry for your loss. Losing someone to the disease of depression and sorrow is a true tragedy and many know the toll on those surrounding them. May the memories of him at his brightest remain with you. Peace

[@Xenon631]

This is without a doubt the best song by blink-182

[@mrscrewball803]

I know right

[@OfficialArulSmurfz]

And I Miss You

[@alanay2503]

+Xenon631 there all good

[@runo35k]

it's combined with my black dahlia by hollywood undead the best song I know

[@katiekennedy5919]

+Xenon631 & stay together for the kids

[@shenay3323]

Nirvana: Take your time, hurry up, choice is yours don't be late Blink-182 - I took my time, i hurried up, the choice was mine i didn't think enough

[@amariahvalenzuela4710]

wow i never saw the resemblance. thanks!

[@shenay3323]

+amariah Valenzuela no problem :)

[@chloeadams7502]

I was actually just thinking about this a few weeks ago

[@dice1331]

How old are you? lol

[@druggeddragon420]

i thought about this when someone posted about it on instagram a while ago. and i didnt fully understand it till i listened to both songs again (i haven't listened to blink or nirvana in a long time) and then it hit in the most deeply philosophical way ever. To he point where I'm surprised this wasn't named "Kurt's Song"

[@Dan-up6do]

Looking back, you saved my life with this song. Thank you

[@Canihelpyouz]

Hey I hope you are doing ok, How are you?

[@pantsnjacket381]

I don't know what you're going through or your current situation, believe me, you just need to pull up and hold on tight. You got this. Be here today.

[@theitalianwanderer747]

Hi you. The first time I listened to this song I was a kid in the middle school. Now I'm an adult and I can tell you: stay strong, it DOES get better. You'll never be forever alone. You WILL be loved and be happy. Don't give up

[@AnglephileSwedenGerman]

You are not always right, trust me child

[@romko219]

@@AnglephileSwedenGerman Why not? Things for most people if they do everything right do get better

[@AnglephileSwedenGerman]

@@romko219 ya n wats the odds of that child, it's good to look at the future with future rose colored glasses but the reality is life sux so suck it up n no one does everything right - no one pal

[@romko219]

@@AnglephileSwedenGerman not everything but as you can see alot of people are happy, even if you arent a billionaire or even a millionaire you can still be happy with what you have, you havent experienced everything so you cant talk, everyones situation is different, maybe you just arent grateful

[@Nick-mx3pb]

I like both your opinions. I've been heavily depressed since childhood, been through drug and crime life, been supervisor at work and manager, been married, and divorced all before 40. If I had never been a parent I would hate my life and the whole world would seem redundant and pointless. I am a parent though, and I live to do better for the next generation. I hate the haters and those who don't comprehend the meaning of life and those who live only to destroy. The world sucks only because attention seeking people say such stupid things and then get the attention then that affects everyone else's experience of life. Being a parent makes you a f*ing crazy soldier with purpose if you know what I mean. So I guess life is always how you look at it. Glass is half full or glass is half empty. It's not easy for anyone, obviously those of us who can spend time commenting on sh*t, without doing anything, are in somewhat of a privelidge position to begin with. So, what now

[@jus10_lee]

Although the song is somewhat sad, I love how they changed up the lyrics slightly in the last chorus to be positive and to say that it will get better.

[@victoriabarkerr9835]

That was the whole point of it, haha.

[@redbull0300]

well the history of this song is a true story a guy named adam wrote Blink a letter a and shortly after he commited suicide its really quite sad

[@AndersonVieira1]

Victoria Barker indeed

[@HandsomeDevill7]

thats what takes the song from mediocre to amazing

[@pizzacheeser8214]

no shit hahahaha come on man

[@amitsheth6442]

"Another six months I'll be unknown....." That line is so true. Once you've completed the act, the people who treated you like a loser might feel bad for a little while. But pretty soon, they'll move on to other things and you'll be forgotten. The best revenge is to live on and prove yourself.

[@RICHIE_RICH89]

Wouldn't care what anyone thinks but myself.

[@ChrisPoindexter98]

To do such good things that you can't be forgotten, and to only care about those who have your back....

[@murrayandbellasmum]

Ive lost so many to suicide still think of them daily Birthdays and anniversaries of their deaths are hard Knowing i have a family and life and they will forever be under 21

[@dallasbagley]

I think that line is meant for friends of the victim. Reason being, is cause people move on from them. They don't forget, but to say "Another six months and I'll be unknown", is more symbolic and refers to loved ones moving on. Maybe I'm wrong.

[@TheAlps36]

Those that really love you will never forget you

[@idunnomanigotnothin]

People don't fake depression, they fake being okay.

[@laurainvincent4159]

hits right in the kokoro

[@HeyChongo]

41 years old, and I cry for the ones i lost and never got to get old with.😢 Rip to all that now fly free.

[@TheFutureofthePlanet]

Sometimes we come back here because we lost an Adam and sometimes we come back because we are fighting to not become an Adam. Either way we are all still here and I love you all for that.

[@cowboyjesus6349]

Such a beautiful comment

[@elonmuskyaoi]

this is so beautiful and poetic, it’s making me cry

[@timtheman2981]

So poetic and beautiful.

[@Jake-hl6ql]

I love you continue your fight

[@nsrlegaltech]

Indeed this song connects with us but as the years carry on we find out the past shouldn’t define our future. 🖤👍

[@sGirl-ny9xj]

"Please tell Mom this is not her fault." The line that made me stay. Never wanted to hurt my mom. She's the only reason I'm still here.

[@trevinbarton8398]

glad you’re still here

[@petermorganti2561]

Stay around mate. The ones you love will never understand if you go 🥺

[@gpkitchawan3140]

I feel you. I had a similar reaction. Stick around, we all end up in the same place.

[@wildmike85]

Same here 80's girl. Im done with life but im still living longer because of my mom. And she's my best friend now.

[@user-nf4qd8wr1u]

@@trevinbarton8398 u dont know him

[@brianaccardi331]

The subtle homage to Kurt and Nirvana’s “come as you are with” the line “take your time hurry up the choice is yours” that went over my head as a teenager. This song has layers of thought put into it

[@Dorii19]

About 5 years ago I found this song while looking for meaning and some reflection. It was a time full of turmoil, it was December, I was alone and I wanted to change something in my life. I found this band and to this day this song in particular has given me faith and confidence. Greetings to everyone and I wish you a lot of faith in your own abilities. ❤

[@scotty2642]

Best wishes and hope you have a very merry Christmas :)

[@ronaldramseyjr.8388]

my december / linkin park. december / seven lions. i listen to all three of these on rotation during leg day whenever i get down during winter. “hurt” yourself in a healthy way with weights. see you in the gym, brother.

[@thorinthered8127]

True story, 3 years ago I parked in a Wal-Mart parking lot at midnight with a gun in my hand. I had every intention of ending it. Even put plastic trash bags on the seats in the car so my family wouldn't have to deal with the mess, and could sell it afterwards, Wrote a note, and left it on my kitchen table. At that point I had been been home for about 7 years since my last deployment, and wanted it to just be over. For some reason I checked my Facebook memories right after midnight, maybe I was subconsciously buying some more time, but it saved my life. I saw a memory of me holding my newborn nephew, who was born 2 days before I got back home from Afghanistan. A core memory for me. I loved that kid more than anything. I immediately thought about how my brother would have to tell my nephew that his Uncle Nick Nick wouldn't be there for him anymore, The thought of the hurt and confusion that this 7 year old would face knowing that he wasn't enough for his uncle to stick around for hurt me more than any of the worldly things that had got me to that position. I cried for hours, started the car and drove home. 3 years later, I am a college graduate, have a girlfriend and 2 dogs that I love, and my best friend is a 10 year old boy who might never know that him just being alive saved his uncle's life in a dark parking lot one night.

[@alisonkohne4317]

❤❤

[@Viktor_Rafael]

Thank you for sharing your experience. It gives hope to others who might be feeling hopeless.

[@jacobmoorcroft3893]

Absolutely amazing story my guy. I'm genuinely so happy to hear how things turned our for you :) I hope your future only gets brighter brother

[@Marcus-ru1ht]

❤

[@jeniferwhelan3307]

Oh sweet love..

[@cesar_rojasbravo]

Today I listened to Adam's Song for the first time in 15 years ... I started crying. It's really crazy how different it hits when you're in your 30s.

[@mitchellcampbell9242]

37 years old and going through some heavy shit. This popped in my head. I haven’t listened to it in more than 20 years.

[@gabrielmendoza1551]

Same here. The last time I listened to this song was 3 years ago. This song really hits me hard. I just straight up cried at the start of the song

[@Run_IT_Riddler]

Unbelievably the truth. You don’t only simply relate you feel it. I miss my younger self so much.

[@kristianwoods4198]

This song saved me .. Iam 45yrs young now … one of the deepest songs in my life

[@D0NU75]

this year i get to be 36. i could have not.

[@bmalin]

For many years this song made me realize that it’s okay to not be okay. Thank you Blink-182.

[@TheTalk23]

Amen brother.

[@bmalin]

🙂@@TheTalk23

[@beezybeez5971]

This is so good but you must hear “Winding Road” or “Live Not Survive” by SLT 🎶🎸🤘

[@seanhannigan487]

This song hits hard. Any age, no judgement. It hurts.

[@crimsonsphinx2913]

The "tell mom it's not her fault" line hit pretty hard, because it reminded me how my brother wrote "Tell the dogs I love them" in his note. We have 2 dogs and they were the light of his life

[@finleyjames-hammond6303]

I know the feelin'. Stay strong man.

[@siegehammer63]

I get it dude. Hits hard, lost my sister to overdose this new years and almost lost her Christmas day, managed to CPR in time that time. It never does go away but it heals

[@deejayr.8280]

I'm so sorry 🥺

[@andrewcribbs550]

My brother wrote “I’m sorry, it’s nobody’s fault, I love you all”

[@renelara5339]

Yes, what stopped me of jumpìng was thinking about the suffering I was going to cause my mother and my kids... they didn't deserved it... so, in the narrow edge of the window I had to step down for them...

[@alexstarovereem]

rip Justin. Me and my younger friend played this song in elementary school, I was on guitar and he was on drums back when we were skater punks. He got into drugs and gangs, and we started to drift apart, and after 1 silly argument over nothing, we stopped talking for 12 years after being best friends for 3 years. I just found out from a mutual friend he was found murdered in a targeted gang killing. It was confirmed on the local news. Never hold grudges over silly things with the people you love. Life is too short and memories are all we really have at the end of the day. He was my best friend and the nicest happiest most giving guy I've ever met, especially for a young age. Rip bro I love you. Thanks for the memories..

[@AD-yi3qz]

Sorry for your loss. And such great advice.

[@yeagm6586]

your coment are insane+Insane

[@jonathanlakey6764]

I had a best friend named Jestin. We were friends for 18 years. He had a similar story, not gangs, but drugs and partying. He was killed in a car accident driving home drunk to see his newborn daughter 8 months ago.

[@oldmandomi712]

this made me feel harder than the fucking song

[@DDG2023]

Almost exactly the same story with me... ten years went by... RIP Kuvesh - Sorry I wasn't there to listen when you needed - I'm listening now.

[@xrachumz]

Started listening to this when I was in junior high. I’m now 29. I had the privilege to see them perform it this past may. Cried the whole time. This song will forever mean the most to me. It has saved me SO many times.

[@ptully2]

the tour is over, you've survived...the world is wide, the time goes by.... I know the feeling. Seeing them in June was surreal. It's been 25+ years of blink for me and when i heard this song live, I didn't cry. I felt hope. because I've been saved and I know there is a better day, a brighter day, and the world, it's wide...

[@kynansmusic9724]

01/05/24 - Happy 25th anniversary to the iconic blink-182 album "Enema of the State". Released June 1st 1999!

[@DV-zv4ox]

"I used to think the worst thing in life is to end up all alone. It's not. The worst thing in life is to end up with people who make you feel all alone." Robin Williams. To anyone feeling lonely, or sitting in their room/house by themselves, you're not alone. There are thousands, if not millions of us out there just like, wondering if anyone cares about us anymore.

[@ThexDodgerx]

Daniel Jesus is there.

[@soulmichaely7316]

absolutely

[@STOTW.SoundTracks0fTheWastes]

jonathan is he really

[@kristinh3790]

Daniel this made me cry. I wish I didn't feel so alone. And depressed. But this too shall pass, right?

[@kristinh3790]

Benjamin Smith thank you. Every day is a struggle but it's a bigger challenge to stay alive and see what waits for me in the future.

[@JJheadcharge]

"Remember the time I spilled the cup of apple juice in the hall?" Seems like such a random, throw away line, but it's probably the one that hits the hardest. For anyone that's been through depression and suicidal ideation, those are the trivial things you think about, that eat you alive inside.

[@arabia73]

That is so insightful, I never thought of it like this. It really is the little things for others that completely tears you apart when you suffer from depression. It is so hard to explain to others that you have an illness and that the feelings you have a very real even though they can't comprehend an injury that isn't visible.

[@ashleymacinnon9442]

Did Adam take his own life or not guys never found out the answer to that yet

[@linis331]

yeah....

[@kidrenegade8525]

He’s talking about spilling apple juice when his mother and father found him easedropping about their divorce

[@floatyjam]

That line it's more of a metaphor

[@DavidWerner-ol5xw]

Props to blink 182 for making this, they saved thousands of lives

[@JaceBleattler]

“Please tell mom this is not her fault” This is the one lyric that makes me cry in this song, that one sentence makes you think more about how it will effect others negatively differently than anything can effect them.

[@willgriffin707]

That 2nd verse brings a tear every time.

[@vashisl33t]

Now at 35 this lyric hits me the hardest. "Sixteen just held such better days Days when I still felt alive"

[@rmac3217]

We couldn’t wait to go outside is very relatable.

[@roguespearsf]

Quit feeling sorry for yourself, I'm 36. You got to enjoy the good times and people like you made this world shit

[@anfeariontach]

Hang on buddy

[@mitchellcampbell9242]

Just came back to this song at 37 and thought the same thing while listening

[@-Dwight-Schrute]

35 too... keep your chin up

[@punktastic5952]

"16 just held such better days, days when I still felt alive" Right in the feels

[@istvanszilagyi9384]

hits especially hard when youre depressed at 16

[@lonewolf3902]

I tried to commit suicide when I was 16 so that line hit's deep

[@DeerfieldDiscGolf]

I’m not crying, we’re crying 🙏🏼

[@beezybeez5971]

This is so good but you must hear “Winding Road” or “Live Not Survive” by SLT 🎶🎸🤘

[@MikeY-ub9vo]

Blink 182 has saved so many lives, music is really understood

[@thewhat8329]

The comment section becoming a huge support group is the most wholesome thing I've seen on YT

[@samuelmcdermott4359]

Amen

[@MGladkeyPhotography]

Hear hear.. Some comments though, they really get you thinking, huh..

[@truckbros35]

Support group for what lol

[@sean492]

@@truckbros35 This is a song about suicide. Take a wild guess.

[@yamanator10]

Gheyyy

[@dsg1544]

Reading all these comments is like sitting in a big room full of people who don’t know each other, but understand they’re and problems and feelings

[@binklebonkle5767]

It really does, huh? I honestly wish I could meet some of these people. This comment section is full of a lot of people I think I could get along with

[@pahrulafrizal7046]

Im just going to type this here, and i have 2 little brothers 13 and 8 years old, my father grown weak after my mom passed away 4 years ago, so i kinda short of the breadwinner at my home, after i lost my job recently, im thinking a lot what am i gonna do from now, without a bachelor degree in my country it seems hard to find another job to feed my family, i even wonders sometimes about the times i fucked up my own future, and ashamed of it, im thinking of hanging myself quite sometimes but when i see my little brother i kept thinking awhile, who's gonna take care of them when im gone, so im planning to keep struggling with this life, until my brothers can support themselves,i just cant talk to anyone about this around my friends or my gf, i just kept smiling and pretend it was okay, idk i just feel like writing here, so hope you guys wont get annoyed by this

[@LemperAyam879]

*their

[@aaronmariscal4203]

@@pahrulafrizal7046 This world is pain for most people, and it's not meant to be the place where we finally find peace and happiness. The comforts of the world can make us think we're happy for a while, and distract us from the truth. The truth is Jesus, no lie. He will show you why the world is the way it is, and what the point of your life is. Don't go to a church, don't even start by reading the Bible. No, just ask Jesus to talk to you, and be willing to hear what He has to say to you. Talk with Him regularly, trust what He says, and your existence will be transformed. You will finally have true hope for the future.

[@jennylane9083]

Yess well.said tou feel us xoxox

[@tommyrotts]

Wow, really reminds me of hanging out with my brother as a kid. This Sunday Feb 4 my only friend, from back when we were kids, ended his life. Stuff is hard without you bro, you were my connection to the outside world, helped me when my folks left me behind as a kid, always made sure I was good. And as mad as I wanna be like everyone else, I'm just glad it's done for you now. I know what was up in your head, we were too similar for it to not be in mine hah. But the physical pain, docs calling you a drug seeker when you just wanted to feel ok. Girl dipping w the kid, moving without a word. Losing your job, your place because of 1 stupid mistake. Wanting things to just slow down for 1 second, get some air on those lungs. They all think it's their fault, every one of them. But they were your anchors holding you here. I wish I could've been there for you, just once, like you were always there for me. Goodbye brother, sure the way my life/mind/health is going I'm not too far behind, and we can both be forgotten like the rest of humanity is, in due time. Gotta ante up someday Love you Chris. Sorry I failed you

[@joevincent5674]

RIP Chris. Don’t ever give up, stick through it. It’ll work out, eventually. Stay strong, I’m with you dude x

[@AhoarPookie]

My dude dont give up. Theres people there for you. And just know i care ❤

[@markm.8302]

I love you

[@tonirossi5118]

abbi fede in Dio e in Gesu' loro sono al tuo fianco

[@eddyhernandez8055]

Tommy. It gets better. RIP Chris

[@joebidenisapedo7564]

thank you, blink 182. you’ve saved a lot of people with this song. 2024 and it’s still working

[@kristeb74]

My brother Nate died by suicide in 1997. He was only 21. I listened to this song slot when it came out, and tears keep flowing years later every time I hear it. The part about spilling the cup of apple juice in the hall, imagining how he must have gotten in trouble for something so simple, that gets me every time. I think it's at least helped me be a better mom, to be understanding and not get upset over the small things. Life is hard enough. No reason to get mad at your kids so much. If you are a parent reading this, please, please, let your kids know how much you love them and see them as the best people on this Earth. Miss you, Nate. I'm sorry I never knew what you were going through. You always smiled and laughed....

[@razorback_yeah3729]

Beautiful comment, ty for this. I'm sure Nate would be so proud of you

[@Kathi-rt7vq]

Nate is probably smiling about this comment. May you have a great mothers day!

[@andrewstockwell66]

RIP Nate. As another person who lost his brother too soon, my heart breaks for you. Much love!

[@giacomozappala3100]

Nate's heart continues to beat to the rhythm of this drums, his voice as he talks to you has the sound of the singer, he has guitar riffs in his veins. Remembering him while listening to this song makes him immortal. You close your eyes, you see him smiling at you ... You smile too

[@andresr2447]

a bless to the sky to your brother, just as all our loved ones who left

[@junikohana]

i can't wait til i get home to pass the time in my room alone

[@noluzhere8319]

Haru I can't tell if this is suicidal or just referencing the song but I would hope it's just the reference.

[@lordvartak]

the true subtext of that comment is that +haru is going to please himself later ;)

[@junikohana]

something like that.

[@lordvartak]

Haru Im the kind of guy who's always ready to give an helping hand.... But not this time XD

[@junikohana]

aha.

[@dizzzyip2]

everytime i want to end it i come back to this song

[@ericgaskins571]

Has it really been 25 years? That's a trip

[@ralpherl5657]

I had an endless supply of haters and shit-talkers when I was younger, most were my "friends" and even my own parents. I listened to this song so much, it really spoke to me. I stayed focused and stayed in school. I'm now a doctor and have a good life. This song takes me back to those days but I think of victory and triumph instead of isolation and sadness.

[@heatherg1296]

Ralphie Leonard That's such an inspirational story. Thank you so much for sharing. ❤❤

[@kostas919]

Those haters made you stronger,a badass my friend!!!So be happy they existed

[@aaronmyers2382]

Being a doctor is ok, but i'd be bored shitless doing that shit. and the 8 years of study, lol, no thanks.

[@soulreaper3568]

Ralphie Leonard Thanks for inspiring us :)

[@dankerbullet]

thx for opening my eyes that's some inspirational stuff right there I hole you do well in life

[@joshhouston3443]

“I think the saddest people always try their hardest to make people happy. Because they know what it’s like to feel absolutely worthless and they don’t want anybody else to feel like that.”- Robin Williams

[@mariahconklin9345]

My boyfriends friend was like that always seemed happy then on christmas eve he killed himself. I have to go to the funeral when I to am depressed. I dont even know the guy and somehow it just really hurts a lot. I go between why could no one save him to just getting really angry then I have to deal with all my pain. I'm not ready for this shit.

[@J-Bizzle007]

Sorry to hear that. Stay strong. I know it is hard. Thank you for sharing that. It took a lot to share.🎧❤️🎯

[@dubya724]

Agreed. Makes me think of how tragic many comedians lives are. All the while they put on a smile and make us laugh they are crying and hurting on the inside. Jim Carrey, Robin Williams, Richard Pryor, Chris Farley, Dave Chapelle, Martin Lawrence.

[@canadiansoviet]

I liked Robin Williams

[@joebenson528]

People always ask why I tip so much (35% to waiters cab drivers, barbers etc). Robin Williams pretty much summed it up. Long story short I had my business demolished by Hezbollah (whom American Leftists support over Israel and Sunni Muslims), was evicted from my home and forced to flee to NYC where I was homeless for 5 years.

[@Revan-N7]

Growing up in the 2000's was just too perfect. A perfect balance between technology and real life things. No social medias, but cool ass uncensored internet. Genuine people, I miss those days so badly. Just gotta be happy that it happened.

[@ScholasticChad]

Dude, I was just thinking the same thing. Social-media is corrupting us. We can't even relish in our moments because the pull of clout.

[@ScholasticChad]

and especially when you're a kid, you live off of memories. Trying to figure out what's "cool" and what's bad.

[@Tob1Kadach1]

I miss the 2000's, life was so much better back then. I was 7 - 17 so they were the most important years of my life.

[@evanlightner]

the uncensored internet is a very underrated piece of this comment.

[@shodannonymous9359]

This song is still saving my life

[@JamesMorganMcGill1960]

The line "please tell mom this is not her fault" gets me every time

[@Daveman6666]

Mine is; Pass the time in my room alone, gets me every time

[@TheMisfistShow]

the line "I couldnt wait till I get home to pass the time in my room alone" gets me every time.

[@TheMrsTomilson]

the line "I laughed the loudest who'd have known" gets my every time.

[@64Raver]

This whole damn song really just gets me...right in the feels

[@lmcsg9009]

Katrina Leonard No, this song isn't based off a real person. Chill out. No reason to go at this guy's throat lol.

[@JackSimsen]

Nirvana - Come as you are "Take your time Hurry up The choice is yours, don't be late" Blink-182 - Adam's Song "I took my time I hurried up The choice was mine i didn't think enough"

[@abyzzwalker]

Jack Simsen It blew my mind.

[@talalabdalraheem1345]

Jack Simsen "I came, I saw, I conquered!" Julius Caesar"I never conquered rarely came" Blink-182

[@NegativeScythe]

Just thought about that yesterday

[@xXLOADEDdiaper]

Talal Abdulraheim i noticed that too years after they released this song and the Nirvana reference was a give-me

[@whippybox9271]

Lorenzo Munoz *two

[@colealton]

Everyday is a battle and this song still gets me through it 💚

[@sofaking1627]

I'm 36. I've been listening to this song since it came out. To all you kids with good taste in "classic" music, there is a future for you, it's not as cinematic as the media makes it out to be, and you never really get over everything you're dealing with now. But you do survive and you do keep going and you do meet plenty of people who love you and love that you never gave up.

[@RimaTouya180]

Nirvana - Come As You Are "take your time, hurry up, the choice is yours dont be late" (1992) Blink 182 - Adams Song "i took my time, i hurried up, the choice was mine i didn't think enough" (1999) ...........................................MIND BLOWN

[@thebraccobaldo]

+UNGIRTHED OBEDEAR Adam's song (1999), Adam's song video (2000)

[@seveneightsixone5992]

+UNGIRTHED OBEDEAR *91. The single came out in 92, but since you mention Adam's Song (album), its logic for it to be C.A.Y.A 91 (album)

[@carllokrantz7038]

+UNGIRTHED OBEDEAR Chin dropped to the floor; kinda funny my fav nirvana and fav blink 182 song fit toghter. And i didnt even know about this before

[@hienn68]

never gets old and i'm still listening to this in 2015

[@lunaticriad5617]

Hien Thai me too man ;)

[@wwejackcena]

Riad Chinoui I'm not. I'm listening in 2014

[@ayshascone9048]

2035 and I am

[@Esarubii]

Yess !! 😩😩💞

[@ivanandresr]

yeah

[@Drizzy12070]

Please tell mom this is not her fault damn that hits hard as hell bro

[@enameless4003]

From this song to "One More Time." Blink has been hitting me it my feels for decades.

[@rickh3512]

I cried so hard the first time one more time came on It was like seeing an old childhood friend. Somehow knew the lyrics after the first play though

[@Kat-cd6dv]

Take your time, hurry up Choice is yours -Nirvana (1991) I took my time, I hurried up The choice was mine I didn't think enough - Blink-182 (1999)

[@zee6786]

Woah

[@dormanthegr88]

I'm sure they were devastated by Kurt Cobain's suicide in 1994. These lyrics, in a song about depression and suicide, pay respect to him.

[@noneoftheeabove8514]

@@dormanthegr88 Kurt did not kill himself, he was obviously murdered.

[@s.bakyhnh1756]

@@noneoftheeabove8514 No.

[@eltoasted]

i think nirvana listened to killing joke, specifically the song called eighties :D

[@jazmynkeup9962]

"16 just held such better days".. Hits home so well.

[@darrenjones2687]

Jazmyn Keup ngl 16 was such a shitty age for me lots happened and I can’t redo any of it

[@jasoncolvin7849]

16 was pretty cool, I mean we all dreamed we were going to take the world by storm.... and that didn't happen.... but at 37, at least I've weathered the storms

[@thischarmingman2990]

So well 🙁

[@gypsy-nr9zd]

Exactly. Yet I was also depressed when I was 16. I’m 19 now and I had 3 suicide attempts. These kind of songs help me thru it all

[@UnicornsEverlasting]

Right as i saw this they said that

[@boricua710]

Depression really sucks..thank you Blink 182 for this song that i can lean on

[@sadnotime]

"It's only when you lose your friends that you realize what you've lost and that you can't get it back" - Tom Dolezal

[@gisli12]

And he nailed it. And it's devastating for us mourning. And it doesn't go away, it gets better with time thankfully but it will never be the same again 😢 rip homie i think about it many times a day/week for a long ass minute . 13yrs and im lucky enough to get to meet you in my dreams from time to time. If i think too much about it, someone starts cutting onions every time ❤😊 í wish there were an afterlife so i could correct u about that thing that you said that was wrong but you refused to believe me😂 "mr i have a high iq". As much as I miss my best friend it really grinds my gears that I will never be able to correct you 😂lol about that thing. 😂❤❤❤

[@ptenerelli1987]

Crazy how much different a song hits from when you heard it as a child compared to as an adult. Kind of eerie. I remember loving this song because of the sound, now I'm sitting here reflecting on my life listening to it. Crazy.

[@labamfl8994]

I'm crying listening to it

[@Allanjoel018]

It got played on the radio a lot when I was younger. I absolutely loved it. It sounded really catchy. I only got to understand it when it came on my cue by chance. It was during a period of sorrow and depression. In that instant I suddenly understood what the song meant. I could really process how I felt because the lyrics gave my emotions meaning. The ending of the song is also so reassuring. It always brought a sense of calm.

[@ozzy5160]

When I got diagnosed with anxiety I started listening to this song from a different point of view. It became one of my favorite songs ever.

[@MrJaymac87]

totally! this is my first time listening to this song in honestly 18 years lol. im 35 and i never really listened to lyrics as a young teen listening to this on my discman haha . but ya as an adult who has struggled with depression this song hits different now

[@hectore.zarraga7605]

makes me appreciate even more the time I have now. Live in the moment.

[@yoavgro3]

To everybody listening to this and hurting - life can change for the better for each of us. I was once on the edge too, and survived somehow. We are never alone and we can all find someone to love and be loved. And that's worth living.

[@WarthogDemon]

I've been having on and off depression for the past few weeks and just came to this song. I don't even remember what caused me to remember it but I just felt like going to this video and watch/listen. I feel much better now, probably better than I've felt all month. I'm sure I can beat this.

[@yoavgro3]

Happy to hear that. I'm sure too. Be strong, friend.

[@WarthogDemon]

You too.

[@KrisInLove]

It’s crazy to see all the stories here saying that this song saved their life. I’m another one. Thanks Blink.

[@LedHead_]

My best friend of 17 years died last night. His brothers name is Adam. This song will forever be for you HT, you'll always be my best friend...

[@funnyperson7656]

To those who constantly come back to this song, please keep smiling, keep breathing, and keep loving.

[@yuvalomrad7090]

You too

[@thexsauce7364]

❤

[@jamespayne8252]

Thank you I'll try

[@martinleinenweber80]

Thank u ❤🥺

[@cataclysmic1019]

And will keep coming back.

[@philkleinman7002]

A childhood friend of mine took his life many, many years ago when we were in our 20's. To this day I still wonder if there was something more I could have done for him, today I'm 61.

[@ohnozelly6709]

I’m sorry for your loss Phil

[@christianalexander4010]

Your a good man phil

[@dopeybear420]

Sorry bro but probably not

[@SAPPERJASON1]

probably not when i was 14 my best friend took his own life after his girlfriend was accidently shot in the head and died at a party. my brother found him hanging from a tree at a spot we all hung out at all the time. we stayed with him everyday for two weeks to stop this from happining but we faild or he would be here today. then i think now he had his mind made up and nothing we did was going to strop it from happining. i think about him and his girlfriend every day and that was 30 plus years ago.

[@Steven-tt6yp]

Phil and sapperjason... I'm sorry to here about your losses... that's sad af... 😟

[@nickthegrip7821]

Wow haven't heard this song in over 20 years, hits harder than ever now that I'm older, such a good song.

[@bluewhye8832]

Blink i don't know if you guys know how much this song means to me and countless others. There is no other song that has saved my life more than this one. I truly thank you guys for making this masterpiece. Ive sprnt nights and days crying and screaming to this. It has stopped me from ending my life.

[@TenThumbsProductions]

It’s like they are talking to every single Blink fan. All these years later and the song is perfect still.

[@TenThumbsProductions]

@@michaelkreibick769 Let me explain what I mean, and we are going to take a deep dive into the song too, I just taught it on Ukulele and I have it learned and ready for a guitar tutorial too, so it is fresh in my mind and I enjoy talking about music. To start, clearly not every fan took thier life, I would have a hard time writing about my opinion about the song if I was dead. That isn't what I meant by every fan relating to it, or feeling like they were singing to each one of us, I simply was referring to being a teenager and feeling sad, lonely, and depressed, and the lyrics of this song just felt like Blink knew were I was coming from, how I felt and like they were singing to me. They sang like they could relate to the way I felt and they sang like they knew how I felt. I know a lot, 10s of thousands of people, listened to this song and felt the exact same way. So now that we have established what I meant by relating to the song, it is time to take a deep dive into the actual song. This is all stuff I learned researching it as I was learning to play it. When I teach a song on my channel, if I have time, I like to research the origin story, I find that by dropping interesting facts about the song through the tutorial it helps resets people's attention span, keeping them engaged in the tutorial longer and making it more likely for them to learn the song. The song isn't about a kid named Adam, in the sense that it isn't just a first person story that a kid name Adam is telling leading up to his suicide. This song is about the loneliness that Mark felt on tour and even more so the feeling that he had as the tour was ending and they were returning home, Tom had a girlfriend, Travis had a girlfriend and Mark was going back to California to pass the time in his room alone as he was the only single person in the badn. He even mentions the tour in the lyrics "The world is wide, the time goes by The tour is over, I've survived" The rough draft of the song even had lyrics saying something like "I couldn't wait to get off the plan to pass the time in my room alone" but they changed it. So, who is Adam? Adam is nobody, the title of song was inspired by a sketch from Mr. Show. My personal interpretation. I always so it as a song of hope. The person in the song talks about suicide but never actually says he killed himself. There is no part where he say this is it, or time to kill myself, and that lack of resolution always made me feel like Adam worked it out, he felt blue, thought about suicide, but gave it time and life got a little easier and he felt a little happier, then it continued to get easier and he continued to get happier. Mark echoed that sentiment after a fan killed himself from Columbine with the song on repeat. A year after the shooting as survivor took his own life. In the tragedy he lost his best friend. When Mark heard the news he said "I was actually out shopping, and management called me up and told me the story of what happened, and I was like, 'But that's an anti-suicide song!' It felt awful. I mean, the things that the kid had had to go through in his life were very saddening, and then to end it that way was really depressing. But 'Adam's Song', the heart of the song is about having hard times in your life, being depressed, and going through a difficult period, but then finding the strength to go on and finding a better place at the other side of that." So, there you have it. My two cents on this amazing song and what I meant by first short comment. I love music, I love talking about it, I love playing it. Like I said we just taught this on Ukulele and we will be playing it on guitar either next week or the week after if you play either and want to learn. Great band, great song, great album. Take care dude and have a great day. I may have misinterpreted what your comment was and what you were saying too, but it is all good because we get to talk about music, something I really love to do. Strum on man!

[@lewismcmanus8848]

Because we lived to hear it and understand a time and place in our hearts of an epic band:)

[@grandmastercorruptor6483]

This song is about masturbation. Its not a card or note to their fans.

[@stephaniegreen59]

@@grandmastercorruptor6483 no it’s not. Mark has said several times it’s about feeling lonely on tour as well as finding out someone in their area committed suicide.

[@stephaniegreen59]

I think it’s perfect for what’s going on right now. We’re all going through one of the toughest times in our lives, things feel hopeless, like there’s no light at the end of the tunnel. A lot of us are pretending to be strong.

[@marentes133]

It's been a few weeks since someone posted but Sometimes surrounding yourself with someone you love or just getting out in the world can help a lot. For me once I graduated high school everything went downhill. I injured my lower back severely a year later in 2014 and I was out of action for a full year because of it. I could barely walk or function at all. Soon my friends would rarely talk to me because I couldn't play sports anymore or hang out with them like I used to. I was stuck in a dark room of my own mentally and physically for a whole year. I told myself that I'll be like this for the rest of my life. A useless 19 year old who has nothing going on in the world for him who could barely function. Then I realized I'm still young and that I can get through this. I just need to find the strength in me and get through it. What seems important today won't even matter tomorrow. We are still young and have a whole life infront of us so let's live it!

[@24miggy24]

I'm fuckin 20 man. Have every possession every clothing too much food...still battle anxiety like a motherfucker. It holds me back and I feel like is held me back from friendships and I can't picture how shorty my life will be if I have this anxiety forever...I think about that a lot

[@24miggy24]

Shitty*

[@chriscary4074]

Anthony Stone dude try having anxiety, A.D.D., depression and hyperfocus from autism. Im not saying I have it worse im saying I can relate. I hate life every second of every day and it only gets worse. I won't give you my life story... let's just say it ain't pretty

[@chriscary4074]

Here here!

[@sellcocaine]

"What seems important today might not matter tomorrow," That line rattled my chakras.

[@jewelray9210]

This song saved my life. And this band.

[@Loliconman]

You survived.

[@TommiGomez]

You are my heroes. Thank you for everything.

[@Vaalka]

When I listened to this song, I didn't think I'd make it past 17. I'm 27 now, sober, & getting my Bachelors Degree. It took a long time to get here. 🖤

[@iokiewall5201]

I feel that I’m 28 I’m a badass wildland firefighter sober for a minute now but it’s a fight everyday stay strong. You ain’t never alone.💪💯

[@ratflail215]

Keep rocking on at your own pace. It's your life. Don't let anyone judge you.

[@ArmchairAuthorities]

Same buddy ❤ I was 16 when I started listening and didn’t plan on making it to 17. Now Im, 28 and going to graduate with honors. It’s been a long road

[@sleepyproduction7166]

I thought the same, now I’ve got some kids to raise right. It melts my mind how many bad parents there are. Like most of us didn’t have dads, came from broken homes, mental health being ignored, and drug addiction. Why aren’t they breaking the cycles and being loving parents? My kids will not feel what I felt, and my addiction and depression will be an example that no matter what, things can always get better. And it makes me happy to see there’s more people who also rose above.

[@Vaalka]

@@sleepyproduction7166 It's crazy how we've all seemed to come to the same conclusions about our situations growing up. Now I highly advocate for parents to learn how to identify anxiety, depression, and other mental disorders regardless of how young their children are. I think, If my mom understood I was exhibiting anxiety (at 12yrsold) & depression (at 13 yrsold), & understood the lasting impact it could have on me if it went untreated, maybe she could have gotten me help early. Maybe she wouldn't have been as cruel. Then the severity of my depression and anxiety (I finally got diagnosed and prescribed medication at 21yrsold) wouldn't have been so bad and took me down a very, very, dark road.

[@racermigs1]

I too miss the days when I still felt alive.

[@marcusxsamano288]

J.M. Mencias hey man you’re not alone

[@himynameisrenz_8206]

J.M. Mencias relatable

[@paul_8597]

Somebody has got you man you're not alone

[@thiagothief4314]

Same, bro, same.

[@misfitfhg2411]

:(

[@user-vh9mf5bz6h]

The first two lines bring me to tears every time. Reminds me of two of my best friends. One overdosed. One hung himself. They were always laughing. Two most popular kids in high-school. And they were best friends. I dont think my friend who hung himself could ever get over our other friend overdosing. Can't believe they both died alone. I hope they're together in the afterlife

[@GeraltofRivia22]

"16 just held such better days". Ain't that the damn truth.

[@NakedSnake85]

Without Blink 182 I wouldn't be here today. Thanks Mark, Tom and Travis/Scott, for saving my life.

[@Daveman6666]

actually it was you who chose to save your own life; they might of just influenced you to do the right thing...either way, i bet you have a lot of ppl who are thankful you are here today!!!!

[@slightlyfree]

Music can have a bigger impact on someone's life than anything else, but after all it was your decision to keep on living, and man, I'm damn proud of you for choosing life!

[@subpar.smoocher]

Proud of you is an understatement. Life is a beautiful thing, And remember; "We're not tools of the government."

[@NakedSnake85]

Thanks guys. I sure hope Tom/Mark/Travis/Scott know that their music is saving lives to this day.

[@mikemichaleson3671]

Collin Cooper or maybe not

[@thedeans9506]

Man ...I’m 33 now ...and Blink still lives on with me. 🤟🏽 I survived

[@alexeypavo1519]

32 here and I still feel like I'm 16 inside when listening to this.

[@diogogarciaalmeida7602]

i´m 34 and i was on youtube making a new playlist from 90´s songs that i liked... this showed up in the list on the right. Been here for almost an hour!

[@louc3268]

33 years old now and still listen to Blink. 🤘

[@josephyoung6664]

Hell ya! Same here!

[@GTiR23]

I got 4 years on you buddy, still going strong

[@adammisiable]

I almost took my life many times because I felt such a connection to this song. I can finally hear it and feel a connection to the final verse.

[@polarbeargames977]

As a 15 year old, this song just made me cry for the first time in a while, it’s made me realize that I wont be young for long and at some point all my friends will have moved on to live their lives. I’m already not too popular in school but I cherish the friends I have and I’m just glad to be here in the moment having fun. 🤘✌️

[@daverichards9141]

High-school is just a blip in your life.

[@lelandsmith2130]

Living this reality right now, but don't worry, losing old friends makes time and room for new ones, as long as you make sure you're happy and content with where you are things will always feel like they're on the brighter side.

[@peterkrieg3720]

Keep at it kiddo, some people and some things are worth staying here longer.

[@bah-fv2ec]

same age different situation i bet. I see my friends from past who moved on all the time and I barely have any new ones but if blink 182 got us do we need anything else

[@radiosnmore]

Realist sh all day .....good sh man ...even in the ashes embers still glow to be fanned by the front office

[@youknowwhat5008]

This whole song is touching, but "Please tell mom this is not her fault" and the little guitar bit that follows it hits me so incredibly hard I can't explain it.

[@srami004]

You and me both.

[@nickacelvn]

Me Too

[@rafaelreyesvazquez383]

That's the only reason stopping me to commit suicide

[@jonatasherpich9108]

cus maybe you felt like that

[@mrs.vhedlund2684]

My reason are my brothers. Specially the middle one who's almost 18. Our parents took as apart for ages (I'm 25) our life story is very hard and awful and for ages haven't talked to them. And after a Suicide attempt knowing that he needs me and is so close to me even we've been ages without speaking... Just makes me stop.

[@finniemac3334]

Man I miss being a kid and not knowing the meaning of these songs but just jamming out instead

[@lilunknown1163]

Finnie Mac was thinking exactly the same good old days 😢

[@tadiwright8749]

Yeah, I’m fourteen and I’ve been listening to this song my entire life, and I never understood it until a couple years ago.

[@hesnapple1809]

Wait till ur 17-18

[@xianbc]

Kinda miss the days when I didn't know the meaning.

[@farmsalot1233]

Hesn Apple na wait till your 36 thinking damn my teen years was awesome.

[@LedHead_]

My best friend of 17 years died last night, he always laughed the hardest and was the friendliest and most caring out of all of us. He was the last person to deserve death at 25 years old 💔

[@shawnmendrek3544]

If you wanna end your life, remember, you can raise another person up instead. Why end it when you can save one. Just how I see it, doesn't mean it will help everyone. Depression is different for everyone. This song saved my life when I was younger though I did not understand it then. RIP brother, even though your remains are overseas still. Never forget. They never cared(govt) about you, but at home we cared. Even through the parties and fights. i Understand now we we fought. You had a lot bottled in. See you in heaven.

[@extt100]

💙💙💙

[@Iclickudrop]

I just realized the lyrics "I took my time, I hurried up, the choice was mine I didn't think enough" are a reflection of the lyrics on nirvanas song "Come as you are"

[@David-bk6fe]

or you saw a comment that said that.

[@parked32]

dangerdave McKinney either way they realized, does it matter how he/she made their conclusion?

[@Iclickudrop]

Nope I actually realized it myself, believe it or not.

[@iforgothowtotype]

Iclickudrop I thought that, too.

[@MH3Raiser]

I used to have some damn good friends. I had a girl I liked. I had a loving family. I had hope for the future. Now all of that is gone, but I'm still here, just like the rest of you, waiting. I can't say I honestly believe something good will happen, because I don't. I'm able to delude myself during the day and that makes it easier to lie to the few people I have left, but lying here at three in the morning, I see the truth. And that's that I'm still here, still surviving and still waiting. I won't stop, ever. I know I don't believe something better will come, but I have to be wrong. I know that too. Long story short? I'm done 'just' waiting. Good luck everyone, I hope you stick around. There's too few people out there who understand darkness. It makes you kind, and we all need a bit more kindness nowadays. Goodnight.

[@cassylovely4839]

I know exactly how you feel,my brother ended it in 09 and the only thing that stops me is the feelings of the few ppl that care I'll leave behind....

[@curtisbernard1194]

+MH3Raiser It might not seem like anybody understands the darkness you are in, but it is something we all go through at some point in life, whether we admit it to anybody or not. You need to make it through the shit to get to a better place in life, if you can do that you will be a stronger person for it. Hang in there because your life is important and you are significant to somebody, you just can't see that right now. Life is going to get better for you if you can make it through this.

[@DaK4nDyM4nFU]

+Curtis Bernard my life has "gotten better" with every year that passed pretty much since this song came out, but ive never been happy. i know exactly how the op feels and it reminds me of something i learned when i was younger, which is that people that say taking themselves out of their glory is a weak pathetic move are actually the weak ones because they are too afraid of what comes next & they are too comfortable with their gluttonous lives. being in control of your own life and destiny is something we all possess but dont necessarily utilize. sometimes life seems like its getting better but humans are just naturally good at putting on masks

[@xosweetbabyxo]

I know that I don't know you or know the extent of what you're going through but I have immense love for you. You ARE wrong in the sense that you don't believe something better will come because something better will DEFINITELY come. It just hasn't showed up yet. I know that this is easier said than done but I promise you, it will 💜

[@curtisbernard1194]

+Da KAnDyMaNFU It's so true, we do possess the ability to control our own destiny but it usually requires change in your life and when you are depressed that is something that seems impossible. Although it is often what is essential to getting out of depression. If we didn't wear masks people would see who we really are, not who we want them to see. Masks make us less vulnerable.

[@atx0025]

This was that one song all us big Blink182 fans pointed to as THAT song. Best song Blink ever made.

[@kinggadm1234]

Damn. Approaching my mid 30s this song hits home. Remember first hearing this around 13 or 14 years old. Lyrics hit different being a fat, poor laborer. My son the only thing that keep me alive. I love him. I used to be somebody at 16.

[@Logansluckyland]

Start eating a little better and taking a long walk, if your weight affects you this much. I understand the feeling. It sucks. Hope you find peace my friend.

[@markm.8302]

You're loved