I'm Not Sure About This Blink 182 Song...

They're back! Blink-182 are back with their new song "EDGING". Now, I do apologise in advance if I got the premise of this song completely wrong. Please, I need your help understanding this whole thing. What is this song about?! What's happening?!
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[@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain]

What is this song about?!

[@DivergentReactions]

It's about painting the corners of skirting boards I think 🤣

[@patty1987]

Lack of achievement

[@SYLRMHA]

Midlife crises

[@bridgetyoung190]

It's about the unspeakably heavy burden of being an Edge Lord. Like all of their songs. 😁

[@joneejonee]

I think it's about getting close to U2's guitarist. or meeting him or something.

[@Naniamania3]

WRONG! Edging is when you put a barrier between your grass and your flower bed to keep the rabbits out. It requires a lot of irrigation and a special digging tool.

[@bridgetyoung190]

Exactly. 😁

[@thevagabond8978]

So Mr Barker didn’t invent tantra? Rather a tidy barrier?

[@Naniamania3]

@@thevagabond8978 no. He invented tantrums.

[@FabledFrame]

Wait until it breaks and the liquid floods forth drenching your bush.

[@teddybears4life240]

Ok, i follow all members of blink 182 on social media and MARK HOPPUS likes to garden alot, he's really into growing and eating cactus. So the song edging i believe is about planting as well. ☘️🦠🌵

[@fraseplow]

That was hands down, the classiest description of edging I've ever heard lol

[@polar199]

but utter nonsense

[@fromulus]

I'm just glad that Mark is cancer-free and we're getting to hear new Blink with Tom rather than the much worse turn the story could've taken. This is a happier timeline than I've been used to lately.

[@MrSargebaxter]

Tom is cancer free too

[@fromulus]

@@MrSargebaxter some have speculated that he never had it to begin with.

[@justinTime077]

Indeed.

[@justinTime077]

@@MrSargebaxter skin cancer is a joke as far as cancer goes. Of course Tom plays up anything and everything that he can. Just like he whores out his involvement with the government as if he has some position of status among them. He’s my idol, but he’s not perfect. He’s. Not. Perfect? Wow… it feels so good to finally say that…

[@Agentshadling]

@@fromulus his may not have been as severe but dude was literally thinning hair and eyebrows until recently when it started growing back

[@deViIle]

Whelp, I did not think I would start this morning with a detailed description of edging from Justin Hawkins. You’re an absolute treasure… Laughed so hard I couldn’t pay attention to the rest of the video, so that’s a second watch you’ll be getting from me after a cuppa.

[@Old-ded-memes]

The way JH describes edging is the same way a parent would describe it to a 12 year old.

[@noodles6206]

😂😂😂

[@glennoc8585]

I think he almost blushed there for a moment

[@moreheff]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@mordaciousfilms]

That eloquence is why I'm subscribed.

[@yvetteclark5288]

@@mordaciousfilms True

[@mewgiah8057]

The song really grew on me. At first I thought it was average, but now I can’t stop listening to it. I really love Mark’s harmony breakdown at the end, and its great to hear Tom’s vocals once again. Im also excited because some of the best tracks off Neighborhoods were the non singles. And Tom’s last two Angels albums have been some of his best work creatively in years. I remember when Neighborhoods first came out and many fans were lukewarm on the record. But I’ve found in recent years its actually quite good. Their Dog Eating Dogs EP also had some bangers.

[@mattbouwmeester455]

Neighborhoods really aged like fine wine. It's their album that's played the most in my rotation these days.

[@gvrbvge420]

agreed on both D.E.D and NEIGHBORHOODS. Even if She Falls slaps sounds like something straight off self titled or like a possible b side to ALWAYS. almost every hook/chorus on neighborhoods is super catchy and pretty memorable, its mainly a few of the verses that imo hold some of the songs down, but i enjoy every chorus and remembered/memorized them faster than any others i think, which i dont even think is the case for every one of their other albums. and yes! Ive been relistening to dogs eating dogs after not having run through it since maybe a year after it came out and its grown a hell of a lot on me. The B side of neighborhoods as a whole is really the next logical step in sound after s/t. w. california its like they got matt and played it as safe as humanly possible with like a straight 20 song album of enema/toypaj simplicity. some catchy songs...but its hollow! and then NINE is 98% trash, which sucked because after darkside came out i was really thinking that matt was coming into the toms shoes roll finally! but no! got an album full of songs i want to skip :[ and this song is growing more and more on every listen, ESPECIALLY after they rereleased it w a bass boosted EQ, to me making the instrumental sections sound 100x better w such a tiny change. if this is any indicator of the album, im pumped! the singles are usually my least faves on the albums with blink! so ive got high expectations [even tho i should learn not to at this point]. theyrr already seeming like better buds than in the last 25 years and already cracking jokes in song titles and promos! im really hoping for an untitled era sound. that album is a pop punk/alt emo masterpiece

[@B1055BH]

Yep, feel exactly the same way.

[@XOChristianaNicole]

Ditto.

[@sampaiosampaio6768]

@@mattbouwmeester455 i gotta say that neighborhoods is one of my least favorite albums, i'd say the worst is one is def nine and then buddha or neighborhoods, i'm not saying it's a bad album by any means it's just not my style, my favorite album is self-titled if you're curious (i mean you could prolly guess my pfp)

[@gwts1171]

The best thing about this song coming out is that it means Skiba can get back to recording Alkaline Trio stuff.

[@dr.loomis4221]

He said Alkaline Trio is done

[@GregGallagher]

@@dr.loomis4221 he never said anything like that, they’re touring and I believe working on material for another album. So, Alkaline Trio aren’t going anywhere! Where’d you hear that anyway?

[@fallentrash1673]

@@dr.loomis4221 They are now coming back with Fall Out Boy on tour.

[@SirMonkeySuit]

Blink have never claimed they were musical geniuses. They described their music as nursery rhymes played fast, people like that and it is catchy. They mixed it with adult humour and it stuck contrast during a time when it was a new genre. I think they are in a point in their life where they can live their life without worrying and go back to enjoying life and write songs like they used too.

[@renchavarria5846]

so agree. I know "Good Mourning" was their mainstream thing and didn't have as many one-off heart wrenchers like FHTI or GD but I can say I LOOOOOOOVED Good Mourning and nearly every song on the album at that. I want more of that in the future from Alkaline Trio!

[@duncanbishop1836]

Their next single will be called 'Aliens and Wieners' and covers familiar Blink 182 themes of aliens, the prom, wieners and the word 'night' pronounced as 'noooiiiight'

[@RobertFairweatherMusic]

I like comedy. I always wanted to be a comedian. I just didn't want to live in a van (down by the river).

[@dazwold]

Aliens living in his "Yed"

[@Andreas-ni2lt]

Almost right. I heard it will be a split 7'' with August is Falling where each band contributes songs with the word 'night' pronounced as "noooiiiight".

[@dBuckID]

🎶“tah-noooide..”🎵

[@jamesmcgarvey3]

Remember, this is all according to "the voice insoide MOY'ED"

[@jimbob2405]

I think its fair to say Justin put in far more effort dissecting the musical theory behind this song than Blink did when they wrote it.

[@harrychanner8409]

Yeah I get the impression blink just add sections because they like how it sounds rather than it affect it has on the subconscious

[@floatingdisembodiedhead8975]

🤣

[@winters1811]

@@harrychanner8409 Seems that since they started writing in their own separate studios the music has lost its storytelling. Pretty much since 09

[@delmarchipperson2049]

You know it

[@boomerdunkin]

@@winters1811 they are in a studio together again

[@hellosight95]

Hey Justin, to answer your questions! 1. The american way to pronounce is one eighty two, but the English way is one eight two, because of how we both pronounce numbers in that way. Blink have recognised this and admitted both are right 2. Even though there's nothing about 'edging' in the song, it will still be sexually related as a joke, as the whole campaign for their comeback was based on a pun about 'come' and 'coming' 3. It's funny you ended with a song called peggy sue, as that's also an old blink song :D

[@jimihart9391]

Peggy Sue 👍

[@damonhines8187]

Not saying an effing word on that one. You're welcome 😊 Okay, it DOES make one wonder 🤔😳🙄

[@6Four6Films]

Not just English, the whole of UK says one eight two!

[@AnyoneCanSee]

@@6Four6Films - No, in Scotland when we see the band name, we pronounce it "fucking poseurs".

[@6Four6Films]

@@AnyoneCanSee 😂

[@kaydreamer]

YAY, you got the In Another Life picture home! 😁 I'm so glad, it never even occurred to me that it actually needed to fit into a suitcase until you mentioned it. I'm so glad you liked it! I had a great time drawing it, lots of fun with all those flames and the sparkly outfit.

[@alexschmidt8214]

Was a pleasure having you in Australia, you guys and the Southern River band put on an awesome show, come back soon. Great break down of an (imo) ordinary song.

[@Samfarrelly]

We/I was fortunate enough to support The Darkness back in 2012 in our hometown Coventry (Kasbah). You may remember the Greek hospitality. I watched all these videos where you dissect other bands tunes and have only the most positive things to say. Its enlightening and refreshing to have such honesty in a KZbin channel. I would ask, can you pick a song from your own back catalogue, give it the credit it deserves and do the same break down of parts. Myself and many I know, would be more than happy to have this pop up as the next JHRA video. Thanks Sam

[@robinwallace1399]

I was at the Kasbah that night😮

[@robinwallace1399]

I was at the Kasbah that night😮

[@ROOKTABULA]

@@robinwallace1399 Do you work there or just prefer it to home? >;P

[@mwalters5828]

Fantastic idea. Would love to hear if there were really gymnastics on Tuesday and archery on Thursday.😊 In all seriousness though, I’m curious to hear a deep run through of The Darkness cuts, from the person who is most qualified.

[@damotheman4196]

@@ROOKTABULA 😂 he does seem to be there a lot, twice in the one comment thread in fact. He needs to be doing his homework! 😂

[@Eclecticompany]

The awkward sex ed. lessons are what keep me coming back to this channel.

[@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain]

You're welcome.

[@Eclecticompany]

With buses coming every minute, fret not if you blink and miss the 182 from Harrow Weald to Brent Cross.

[@99mordo]

Such an eloquent description of ‘edging’… your linguistic prowess is one of the many reasons I love your videos! Please may I ask a question for comments day: what’s the story behind the Grace’s/Katie’s Amazing Machines theme? I was so amazed when I first heard you on the show then had to explain to my young son who you were! Much love, Ross

[@stifm3ister]

its the first song since they‘ve announced that forming member tom delonge is back in the band. probably called edging because they kinda teased the fans over the last few months/year about a potential return of tom. and its still blink-182. of course theyd chose a title like that lol

[@richiep3520]

Sounds logical. We were edged for years and now 💦🔫🚾

[@BPRecordsUK]

I think that every blink fan just wanted to see them back together and doing what they love. I think if they tried to evolve it would flop terribly. Blink is the kinda band you listen to to feel like a kid again, everybody needs that at times! And i reckon edging just leans into their history of dick jokes and teenage "humour". Personally as a fan since being a teenager this is everything i wanted it to be.

[@acidfruitloops]

Eh, I'd like to think that. Unfortunately this new track is pretty shit. Not the first single I'd release after so many years.

[@xxdazziexx]

But their best work is the untitled album, the one where they matured. That’s when they really really blew up and were everywhere. It sucks to see them writing songs as if they’re 15 again when they’re almost all in their 50s. Btw I’m a big blink fan and the song disappointed me. Glad Tom is back and happy Matt can focus more on AK3.

[@seanrooney4847]

I think it’s ultimately about the band reforming again and knowing that they (have in the past and probably will again in future) let their fans down by going their separate ways again - because that’s just what they do. “Oh no look at the mess we started” - but the journey is fun for everyone regardless “whatcha say? Wanna play?” 🎶 I dunno. Just my 2cents but regardless I love blink. They were my first gig back in ‘04 and I’m happy to see them together again. Have my tickets for next September 🤘🏻

[@IamBravest]

Same 04 with The Used and Taking Back Sunday, damn those were some good days

[@JJScrotus]

I picked up on this as well. There's a reason this song was dropped first, they're acknowledging what happened for sure

[@mikegacek9182]

Fans?

[@Unsocialparrot]

@@mikegacek9182 is this trying to say blink have no fans?

[@mikegacek9182]

@@Unsocialparrot not ones with brains.

[@rebeccamagliocco4802]

I’ve been a blink fan for 23 years now. This is exactly what I wanted from them. It sounds new but it’s also a bit nostalgic. It’s blink doing what they do best, simple catchy pop punk

[@vincentserna4791]

is your favorite album dude ranch?

[@TheIceyeddy]

I've been a fan of them for 21 years and I think this is one of the worst songs they've made. I had to go back and listen to Dude Ranch just to cleanse myself. This isn't pop punk, this is school gymnasium guitar pop 🤢

[@Poolooskoo]

@@TheIceyeddy Agreed, this song sounds like a fat dribbling protoplasm bouncing on a trampoline with chocolate around its mouth and a propeller hat on.

[@collinqs2541]

It’s so bad it hurts my soul. All the life ripped right out. Can’t imagine a much worse sound from the band.

[@rebeccamagliocco4802]

@@vincentserna4791 My favourite album is not dude ranch lol

[@Caffeine_Club]

Sometimes it's best just to let things go and cherish the good memories.

[@RobertFairweatherMusic]

McMansions have taxes.

[@glennoc8585]

Marks medical treatment must've cost a lot so I can understand them reforming to top up the funds. They may genuinely missed being in a band and touring too

[@Caffeine_Club]

@@glennoc8585 true, I didn't think of that. Rock n' Roll's got pretty shitty health plan.

[@ohalistair]

In an interview on Rove, in Australia circa 2003/04, they said the band's name is blink one eighty two. They also said they have a certain affinity for places like Australia and the UK, where they say one eight two, because it gives them the feeling of those places having really made the band their own.

[@mehere4684]

It's actually about a yorkshire gardener and was originally called Hedging before they dropped the h in honour of t' Yorkshire accent he has 😁

[@RetroTown]

Edging? I think it refers to cutting the crust off sandwiches, I'm pretty certain that's what it is anyway...

[@sophie_cheekbones]

The explanation of edging was far more satisfying than the song 😂

[@DrumWild]

8:00 This hand clap pattern can be found on many songs. The first one that comes to mind is "Start Me Up" by The Rolling Stones.

[@witch_haunts_ghost]

Your show in Brisbane was amazing. Now get back on that plane and play here again! This is Blink 182's comeback with the original lineup, Matt Skiba from Alkaline Trio was filling in for Tom Delonge, while he was off doing his thing. Apparently, Mark Hoppus getting cancer was the reinvigoration of the original lineup reforming. I do love a hand clap! Welcome home Justin. Thanks again for playing out here for us. ❤❤❤❤

[@sexatica]

wish i knew they were in bris

[@DirtyDead1313]

This is the classic line up. Travis didn’t play on the first two albums, Scott is the original drummer.

[@jaystel2381]

“Because, where would we be without our audience? Just shouting in a field probably” 😂😂😂😂

[@evakatariina6572]

Flat out bursted laughing at that!

[@glennoc8585]

didn't stop Julie Andrews

[@fallentrash1673]

This single oddly grew up on me in the end. At first, I hated it, so I listened back to TOYPAJ. But after coming back to their previous albums, this one felt like they are actually doing nostalgia without any bad tensions or forcing themselves creating it. Mind you this is coming from a guy who really likes Neighbourhood. It's like they've finally realized they can just continue making songs without forcing too much of their other projects, it would still be cool implementing AvA synths and guitar effects tho. I am excited to what their next single is going to be, but I am sure not a fan of Feldmann's production. His last great work was ONE OK ROCK's Ambition album. He does not fit in with the pop punk sound these days, it's too clean.

[@miraichampion3366]

I was so hoping you’d chime in on the blink reunion. It will never be the same as the glory days. They are almost a tribute or cover band of themselves at this point; but I’m so fucking happy to see it happen. Nostalgia is a huge component of music appreciation.

[@creepiercoast1317]

Totally agree. I’m not expecting it to be like the old days and tickets were crazy expensive, but it’s cool to turn 40 this year and have my 15 year old want to come to this concert with me. My 18 year old won’t go to any concert but Metallica, by my daughter will see anyone with me!

[@glennoc8585]

​@@creepiercoast1317 cripes you started young

[@creepiercoast1317]

@@glennoc8585 I was 22 and 25 when I had them, so I guess pretty young but not scary young. I was with the same man since I was 16 until his passing last year.

[@floatingdisembodiedhead8975]

@@creepiercoast1317 that's so wholesome to hear 👍 the world needs more good parents.

[@MashaRollz]

Thank you and the Darkness for the awesome show in Perth, we loved it!

[@toddpacker4683]

Check out their album dude ranch. It’s got some killer riffs on it like “boring” and “enthused”. And “apple shampoo” is my fav blink song

[@arunca190]

I think that’s their best album. Still “indie”.

[@itmeurdad]

Blink wasn't blink until Travis. I mean dude ranch was my first ever heavy rotation album but Travis elevated the band in the same way your mom elevates my weener

[@toddpacker4683]

@@itmeurdad dude ranch is faster and catchier imo and has better riffs

[@itmeurdad]

@@toddpacker4683 I don't exactly disagree with the speed, but to me dude ranch is punk rock cosplay. Scott was just mindless and speed isn't everything. Ass for the riffs idk I can't say I agree but I'm not a geetarist. That said, the dammit intro was like a lightning bolt and changed my life forever. I loved dude ranch, but I worship enema. It's the first time they actually sounded like they knew their instruments and not just a few clever licks.

[@jadowarcadia6227]

I dont think this is a top tier blink song by any means but its the first time I think theyve managed to recapture the old vibe they used to have without seeming like theyre fully regressing. Seems like a very safe first single and hope we get some more interesting songs on the album

[@vvvictoriav5958]

The vocal production completely obliterates the song. Auto tuned punk is just unforgivable, and I’m not anti autotune in any way. But it utterly ruins the sound of a punk singer

[@DaveDuncanMusic]

"Top tier" Blink is.....poppunkshitgarbagepuke...so....this is just regular trash then....

[@jadowarcadia6227]

@@vvvictoriav5958 Fully agree. Ive never liked the sound John Feldman seems to the albums he produces

[@marmaladecream2233]

@@vvvictoriav5958 I'm pretty sure the golden era Blink albums are auto-tuned quite heavily

[@gavinpearcey]

If I brought that song to a meeting where I was pitching tracks for an album, they'd tell me to go back and try again. Blink should send some of the proceeds from this album to Nostalgia, whose back is killing from carrying this.

[@totallykoolyeah]

It's half ok , not a " banger", as they say

[@Labyrinth1010]

Yeah, it’s really not great for their first song in a decade (with they lineup). Maybe/hopefully the album will be better.

[@ioncewasmikey]

It's so saccharine all the way through. Was never a huge fan of Blink (had friends who were in HS so I heard plenty) and even though they were always pretty poppy, they typically had a little ribbon of melancholy running through their songs, be it in a chorus or wherever. This one is all sugar. The especially sing-songy ending of this one just sounds to me like they hammered the whole song out in about the same length as its run time.

[@Labyrinth1010]

@@ioncewasmikey that’s a good take. Maybe that’s my issue with it. It feels too “happy” (for lack of a better word). And it absolutely feels like it was written in a minute.

[@botchick]

New sub-channel idea: Justin Hawkins Delicately Explains Sexual Techniques. Needs a longer theme song, though.

[@lofidigitalmonk]

I think this is a metaphor regarding his bout with cancer and him edging death (or life) on the daily. Also, the “I invented edging” is hilarious, classic Blink, and west-coast sarcasm with tongue firmly planted in cheek. Awesome insight into clapping and the darkness (haha! Darkness) behind the upbeat and cheery façade. Or… could be Blink confusing their age again. Either way, you dropped another banger, mate.

[@NinStardust]

2:00 “If this gets weird, I’m sorry”. Yeah… it’s 2 minutes too late for that, Justin! 😂 and that lyric is “Oh no, I leave them broken hearted” Actually quite like this song, classic Blink 182 sound. Can’t argue with that 🥰

[@philipabrahall3417]

Hi Justin. My wife and I were at your Brisbane show. Absolutely awesome. Thank you. I think edging was around long ago. Just see the lyrics of "relax' by Framkie goes to Hollywood.. Stay well. Philip. (Coonamble, NSW, Australia)

[@briancremins8756]

Thanks for all the fun this week, Justin! You mentioned the Ultravox electro drum sound in a recent episode, so what’s your favorite tune of theirs, and are you partial to the earlier John Foxx records or the Midge Ure era? Would love to see you do a show about “Vienna,” esp the wonderful Live Aid clip. ❤️

[@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain]

Cheers for suggestion Brian!

[@briancremins8756]

@@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain Thanks, Justin! Hope you enjoy that Live Aid performance if you have a chance to watch it again. What a voice Midge Ure has. Also, I'm currently obsessed with the synth sounds on "Astradyne," the opening track from the Vienna record from 1980. The synth solo is amazing on that tune! ❤

[@TR-oj1bu]

Once again Justin Hawkings you have restored my faith in humanity I wake up every day and I’m happy to see that your post thanks man seriously thank you

[@andrewluzinas560]

Mr. Hawkins thanks for everything you do!! You give me hope!!

[@Whatisgoingonnnnn]

🙏

[@alexcullen1996]

Funny what you sang at the end, Blink actually have a song named “Peggy Sue” from their first studio album “Cheshire Cat”

[@tugboat25]

Oooh, you must write a song called "Pioneers Of Love". I'm grabbing that one for sure!

[@craigterris2589]

Great show in Wellington. You sang like a champ and did your Angus Young impersonation on the security guards back right past me. I wanted to pinch your bum but instead I pulled out the old dog'n'bone and got a blurry snap or two. You also clapped along with you feet whilst upside down which was hilarious. Thanks for taking "not taking it seriously" seriously. I smiled a lot. Rufus broke a drum head during a particularly ferocious drum passage, that's live music is it not? The whole band was mint. Splendid.

[@wendysuePNW]

Hi Justin, will you be doing smaller bands again? I’d love to send you some great Seattle bands. Love to you!

[@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain]

Thanks Wendy! Probably, I've been away touring the last month so we're catching up on new music right now.

[@forrestrichard8133]

@@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain The Wimps are a super fun band from Seattle

[@wendysuePNW]

@@forrestrichard8133 thanks! I’ll keep an eye out for one of their shows!

[@LestatWasHere]

This was a cool breakdown! To answer your question: It's Blink one eighty two. In terms of Travis saying he invented Edging, that's just a sarky comment lol which is what they tend to do. Blink are known for their potty humour so I guess that's why they called it Edging 😂

[@Imsickofallyallseeingmyname]

These guys can't "member berries" their way into getting me into them again

[@przemyslawsadowski]

I've watched the episode before, had a hard time getting it and now I've watched stoned and I get it now. Thank you grass and Justine. Justine take your time recovering from stays on tours. Being exhausted and doing videos, maybe not the best idea. We will all, me and the rest of the fans, will not die if we wait a day longer. Rather see you @ 100%.

[@GG-yn6jw]

You absolutely just have to love Justin Hawkins ❤️ His channel is absolutely fantastic! From the intro song, to his critiquing, but also so well spoken, and in this piticular video mindful of the verbiage he uses to explain the song and edging! Well done Cheers!!!❤️👏👏👏👏

[@leilak978]

This video really was a bit piticular.

[@MercuryWonders]

Hey Justin, I was just wondering if there was anything you could do to get rid of the distortion when you play the lower more bassy notes. I know this is the apitimy of 'First World Problems' in my life 😂 But I think it would make everything sound so much better. For example: The second 'Againnnn' in your theme tune sounds very distorted. Apart from that this whole channel is pure quality. I've always considered myself the worlds biggest Queen fan and since rediscovering The Darkness recently I think this is the first time in over half my life I've found a band that I love just as much. Can't wait to see you guys live! Lots of love and all that jazz, Jake. P.S. Loved the Gunter video 😝 I thought I was the only one in the world who appreciated his genius haha. Oh P.S.S. You should do a video on The Cure! Xx

[@ijustneedmyself]

Chris, I'm with you. Lol. I appreciate how respectful you were overall and how you pointed out the song's strengths first 😂

[@emilybaker3703]

Was at the gig in Wellington thanks so much! It was an amazing night! I'm addicted to watching your videos now. 💓

[@molekid999]

Was having a awful evening, felt incredibly miserable, that's until I watched this. Thank you for these fantastic videos. As a fellow Suffolk boy I sincerely thank you ❤️

[@davidlishman6517]

Hope you're okay Suffolk boy

[@loveitwhenyoudothat]

I hope you’re ok too Suffolk boy.

[@koozdorah]

Soffolk boy, we all and I too often feel miserable. For some reason, perhaps because Suffolk reminds me of words like suffer and suffocation, your misery sounds more genuine. All the best to you man. This Egyptian guy in London wishes you luck, in way too many words perhaps.

[@jasonhernandez6315]

It’s crazy bc I think most teenage boys have learned about edging before Blink182 was even born but for some reason they could not think of what to call it! Thanks Travis!!! Man kind owes you one!!!

[@claudia.k.g.1271]

I am quite positive, Travis Barker did not invent edging, just as Thomas Edison did not invent the lightbulb. Am very happy to hear them back on track though, and see that Mark's cancer therapy has worked. BTW, he said that edging was about 'lawn care'. Now there's a metaphor...

[@themericandream7921]

He did indeed not invent it :') its a tantra thing, been around since ancient times.

[@EhrlicherEdukator]

Not even Mr. Levenstein himself could have given such a good explanation about edging as Justin did here!

[@juliusschwencke142]

..thanks for the show in Auckland. Nice to be up front, and close to the action. Proximity is everything. Legends all.

[@abbyhuntley3171]

I laughed out loud at that "I wanna cut my legs off" 🤣

[@Morganhain]

Thanks for coming to Australia (more importantly, thanks for coming to canberra)!!! Honestly it was one of the best shows I've been to, please come back again soon!!

[@gusthegremlinmaster]

I'd love to hear a recording of the song you played midway through this Justin! Did you ever finish the song? It reminds me of some late 60's-early 70's British psychedelia

[@heathermariafaulkner5893]

I'm not convinced you loved that song Justin :) I need to give it a few more goes before i can decide truly. I LOVE blink. Certainly going to see them next year and so happy they are back, but not too sure on this song just yet.

[@StrangeDevice]

Little known fact: Peggy Sue was actually about auto-erotic asphyxiation.

[@Glasshock]

I'd love you to do a piece on Mic Christopher Justin. Such a talent and a sad loss, just when he was so close to where he wanted to be. Great stuff as usual Sir!

[@arunca190]

They often name their songs with random things that may only make since to them. Like “Josie”. But I think this song is about living life on the edge. In true Blink fashion, song name is “edging”.

[@Dinckelburg]

Josie is a song about a girl called Josie.

[@arunca190]

@@Dinckelburg songs about a girl. But title is a dogs name.

[@stevedurrant8815]

My wife and I were at the Sydney show , absolutely fantastic night of entertainment. Was very enjoyable start to finish.

[@Nicolasmondragon707]

Justin Fucking Hawkins Rides Again! 🎶🎶

[@pbplauralfilms]

Always wondered what his middle name was

[@kbf9644]

Again.

[@rebeccawithers7318]

Great video Justin, watching these makes me smile - and can't wait to see The Darkness play for the first time at HRH next Thursday! I have an off topic question... you never seem to play anything from Hot Cakes, which is my favourite The Darkness album. Is there a reason? Can I expect to ever hear Hot Cakes songs live?! Thanks and stay well 😁

[@wellsleythewizard]

Blink 1(eighty)2 is my life-long, all-time favourite Band. I've loved them for 25 years. I've seen them perform live a handful of times. Their peak era in the late 90s/early 00s helped me get through my formative years. I fully supported Tom when he left to start his "to the stars" thing. I've even read his sci-fi books he co-wrote. (and I cant wait for first-contact) Alkaline Trio is good, but I was never a fan of Skiba-era Blink. They should've gone by a different band name for those years. I'm beyond psyched to see Tom back in the band, but having said all that; this song ain't it for me... its pretty weak-sauce. It rivals the bland Skiba-era songs. I'm holding out hope that the new album will be good. I'll definitely buy it, but this new single just isn't doing it for me... :\

[@ioncewasmikey]

This person knows who they are & what they like & that's a good thing.

[@acidfruitloops]

Same, let's hope

[@alfiebyron-grange1973]

Woudo love to here you talk about The Libertines, another band that came through at a similar time to The Darkness

[@krag3r]

I second this.

[@jamesdarroch4844]

@@krag3r third

[@garywarren5048]

G'day Justin. How about giving 'Great Southern Band' some love. They were great on the Aussie tour. Their song 'chasing after love' is great.

[@sjuicehockey]

Love when you learn the songs. Please do more of that

[@FreeCatCheese]

New here?

[@LeevitDeBeeva]

🎵 "Justin Hawkins posts again.... uh-a-uh geh-y-ennnnn"🎵

[@arranmorton6120]

This is such a good song, the fact Mark survived Cancer, Travis has been absolutely killing it with his production work and Toms been smashing it in AVA, super happy that blink are back. Gonna be a special album.

[@paulmallon9292]

I like the song but the production I do have an issue with. They two lads are autotuned to the point that it's hard to distinguish who is singing what when they sing together. Jerry Finn is no longer with us but his production was perfect. Slick but had great power and real performances. Enema, TOYPJ and the self titled were produced perfectly.

[@cabbshills5732]

Judging from ticket prices... pretty sure we are going to have to take out a second mortgage to buy the album as well.

[@paulmallon9292]

@@cabbshills5732 they really were insane. I went for nosebleeds here in the 02 London for pure nostalgia, but I couldn't believe tickets were 100 odd pound and more. Think mine were like 55.

[@totallykoolyeah]

Dude ranch is the best.. different drummer

[@steviea6070]

Massive blink fan, enjoyed listening to a point but this is not a great song in my opinion.

[@NoudlePipW]

Travis is an exceptional drummer, Tom has his nostalgia and talent, but Mark sits in your heart and makes a home

[@totallyfrozen]

Can you imagine? Human society has existed for over 10,000 years, but this drummer in the 20th century invented edging. Bravo! Well done, drummer boy.

[@aaronrobinson5048]

You Guys were Amazing in Sydney. Thank You muchly. Hopefully see You all again soon...

[@jldp10000]

The part where you talk about what you think the song would be like is comedy gold 🥇 🤣. "Verse, pre-chorus that really builds up, then no chorus, then right at the end... Big chorus, and they all fall asleep in each other's arms". Fucking hell, man 🤣

[@swineherd_]

9:04 Weezer once made a song called "Starlight". The chorus contains the lines "The pain you felt has burdened you / You can't feel loved", but Rivers decided to add these stupid hand claps during those lines and completely destroy the mood he was trying to convey. It was recorded during the sessions for the Green Album, but thankfully it was not included in the final album - it was released as a B-side to "Hash Pipe" in the UK and the Netherlands.

[@chomolomo333]

Justin, it's Blink 182 not Blink 182. 👍

[@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain]

Thanks for clarifying.

[@joshwilliams3089]

I love how generous j.h was while making this. He does seem to be having fun with how easy and obnoxiously simple it is.... and that blink charm got a few kids to pick up a guitar in 2002.

[@MrTompahallam]

Hawkins is the sauce 🔥

[@Hammy_J]

Awesome video as usual! Love you brother, hope you’re doing well!

[@davieandpambeveridge3040]

I feel Blink has recaptured the spirit of old Blink songs with this new track. Love it.

[@kcrknp]

I love their first two records but this song sounds nothing like their old stuff.

[@leilak978]

That's funny! To me everything I've heard on the blink sounds exactly the same.

[@davieandpambeveridge3040]

@@kcrknp Please read what I said, "Recaptured the Spirit" of old Blink, never said sounded like old Blink songs.

[@heric_]

Naaah...not at all. And blink is my favorite band of all time.

[@phillipwiltz7842]

As a non blink fan even I know this song is below them. It’s okay for bands to change but this sounds just bad

[@psophia17]

for COMMENTS day - please and thank you! When answering a question a few months ago you said something about how driving to music is different in the USA than the UK because of the speakers; I'd like to know your opinion on the best way to listen to music in the car. Radio is typically disappointing, mix tapes are no longer a thing, what do you think works best?

[@thejoshbtv]

Can't say I'm a fan of that song. The Blink I like is the fun stuff like Rock Show and What's My Age Again.

[@ioncewasmikey]

I'd say this one is "too" fun. The songs you named have some sadness running through them. This one is all bubblegum.

[@acidfruitloops]

@@ioncewasmikey I'll be the one to say it, this song flat out blows from top to bottom. Hugely disappointed in this first track.

[@ioncewasmikey]

@@acidfruitloops Way too poppy for me. I was never a huge fan or anything but some of their songs I've liked over the years. They were goofy sometimes, but they always seemed to have some heart to them. Not feeling that in this one.

[@TheIceyeddy]

I agree, it's a poor song.

[@codeypendent1899]

First time i heard the song thats what i thought too. I just went and looked up the lyrics because getting them from this "2022 produced" track alone was too hard. Best i can get is that they are singing about how they only half arse everything, particularly relationships. They sing along about hitting the road and leaving the broken hearted. So im guessing it's "edging" in the sense of never going the full way with someone or something. Not putting your heart into it but still doing the act anyway.

[@Steve-ct5xg]

What a beautiful way to describe edging, you are a true artist

[@Kuhlyedascope69]

justin blink is a great example of what people just wanna hear and be a part of. they were "there" in the 90s and early 2000s here in the states.

[@Nick.Webster]

I can’t wait until the other songs to complete the EP Bonoing Adam Claytoning The other oneing

[@paulgordon6949]

The drummer's fine

[@Andreas-ni2lt]

Yeah, can't wait for Justin to tell me all about the sexual act of "Bonoing"

[@jenjen81]

One for Comments Day! Hi Justin, Saw The Darkness in Melbourne and you guys were absolutely awesome - thankyou muchly for a great show, it’s the first my hubby & i have been to since lockdown & we loved every minute🤘 Question: Did you discover any Australian music while on tour here? We know you love AC/DC but are there any other Aussie bands/musicians that you like? Thanks for everything you do on your channel, we watch every day😀👏🏻

[@thelaziestluke]

You explaining edging is the most awkward thing, I felt trapped in that conversation

[@albirnstill]

Hi Justin! Love your channel. For your next comments day.. when writing a new tune, how much are you writing for you vs how much are you writing with the listener in mind? Do you ever compromise a lyric, riff, or melody that you really love but decide something else would be more digestible to the masses? Love your lyrics and your riffs ROCK!

[@joeyhoser]

I don't consider myself a mature person at all, and I grew up on these guys, but something about these 50 year old doofuses singing cheesy pop music about edging is pretty fuckin' cringy to me.

[@shanestephens4728]

Been a fan since the 90’s, never got the chance to see them live, now I finally have adult money AND it’s my favourite lineup? I think I HAVE to go.

[@stevenrobbins7402]

Justin, I get the feeling we are watching the "Kardashian-ization" of Travis Barker. He's ties himself to some seriously suspect artists (MGK) lately, and other things he participated in and he's taking Blink that way too. This is just a cash grab dude. This is NOT what Blink was about at all.

[@bsf723]

I've always pronounced it Blink One-Eighty-Two, but who know. We would have to ask Travis, Tom and Mark to see what they say. Keep up the great work Mr. Hawkins!!!

[@nikkireigns]

We'll never know unless someone happens to ask them in person and report back here

[@SoonLeeNZ]

@@nikkireigns kzbin.info/www/bejne/lWWXhoKlf8dnpaM It's Blink One-Eighty-Two

[@J0N_]

I like that Hawkins isn’t a hater. He celebrates other artists.

[@themericandream7921]

Lols Travis :') Edging is a tantra thing so it's been around for ages. THE MEANING: The Title EDGING is relevant cause their campaign was all-about THEY ARE COMING (BACK) with the wordplay on cum & EDGING was a RELEASE but we still have to hold the excitement it in for a few months until another release, album etc... The fact that Tom came back, definitely made the world go into a climax state. Thought is was obvious but recon you have had to have knowledge of the promo announcement videos. Big props to their whole team, the promo was so good & they rolled it out in a week with the video shoot on monday, the release of they are cuming video on tuesday, the song on friday & the video soon after. Big props to lyrical limonade for doing that video on such a short time. That's all there is but love to read down in the comments edging is also the fencing of your garden for bunnies, that's hilarious double meaning.

[@SuperSarahbop]

I did not want to know about Travis’ sex life 🤮