Blame It On My Youth

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About Blame It On My Youth

"Blame It on My Youth" is a song recorded by American rock band Blink-182. The song was released on May 8, 2019 through Columbia Records, as the lead single from the band's eighth studio album Nine. The song is an upbeat, nostalgic track that recounts the band's early days. It was written by bassist Mark Hoppus, drummer Travis Barker, and guitarist Matt Skiba, as well as producer Tim Pagnotta, and songwriters Sam Hollander and Matt Malpass. The song debuted with a lyric video featuring renowned graffiti artist Risk.  


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Blame it, blame it on my youth

I wasn't born with the rich blood
I started out with plenty of nothing at all
I got stuck in the thick mud
The flash flood, punk rock, and the alcohol
I was raised on a rerun
I was bored to death, so I started a band
Cut my teeth on a safety dance
My attention span never stood a chance

It's too late
Can you forgive me now?

You could never kill my high
I'm the ink and you're the headline (oh)
Blame it, blame it on my youth
Blame it, blame it on my youth
You can never block my shine
I've been lost since 1999 (oh)
Blame it, blame it on my youth
Blame it, blame it on my youth
(Blame, blame, blame on my youth)

I wasn't made for the good life
I ended up getting stuck on the side of the road
I tripped and fell on hard times
Tough breaks are the only kind I know
I was left on a door step
I was scared to death with nowhere to go
Cut myself on the neighbors' fence
That I hopped as the cops tried to take me in

It's too late
Can you forgive me now?

You could never kill my high
I'm the ink and you're the headline (oh)
Blame it, blame it on my youth
Blame it, blame it on my youth
You could never block my shine
I've been lost since 1999 (oh)
Blame it, blame it on my youth
Blame it, blame it on my youth

I was raised on the Ritalin
Ever since I was a little kid (little kid)
No one ever seemed to give a shit (give a shit)
And I don't need an excuse
I don't need an excuse

You could never kill my high
I'm the ink and you're the headline
Blame it, blame it on my youth
Blame it, blame it on my youth
You can never block my shine
I've been lost since 1999 (oh)
Blame it, blame it on my youth
Blame it, blame it on my youth
You can never kill my high (endless summer)
I'm the ink and you're the headline (stretching on and on)
Blame it, blame it on my youth (oh, oh)
Blame it, blame it on my youth (oh, oh)

Endless summer
Stretching on and on

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Blink-182 is an American rock band consisting of vocalist and bass guitarist Mark Hoppus, vocalist and guitarist Tom DeLonge, and drummer Travis Barker. They have sold over 28 million albums worldwide since forming in Poway, California in 1992. With original drummer Scott Raynor they released their debut album Cheshire Cat in 1994 and achieved moderate success with its follow-up, 1997's Dude Ranch, which went on to sell over one million copies. Raynor was replaced by Barker midway through a 1998 tour. more »

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Written by: Mark Hoppus, Matthew Malpass, Matthew Skiba, Samuel Hollander, Tim Pagnotta, Travis Barker

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, MOTHERSHIP MUSIC PUBLISHING, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Release Date
"Blame It On My Youth" was officially released on May 8, 2019, serving as a precursor to Blink-182's eighth studio album, "Nine."
Songwriters
The song was written by all three members of Blink-182: Mark Hoppus, Travis Barker, and Matt Skiba, along with songwriters Tim Pagnotta and Sam Hollander.
Lyrics
The lyrics of the song express a nostalgic look back at the band members' youth and the reckless behavior of their formative years, using this as the reason for their decisions.
Style
"Blame It On My Youth" features a mixture of pop and punk elements, which is reminiscent of the band's earlier work, but with a contemporary spin.
Reception
The song received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its nostalgic tone and others criticizing its more pop-oriented sound.
Chart Performance
"Blame It On My Youth" peaked at number 7 on the Billboard Hot Rock Songs chart and number 24 on the Alternative Songs chart in the United States.
Music Video
The lyric video for "Blame It On My Youth" features graffiti artist RISK spray painting a mural of the band members' faces.
Other Recordings
An acoustic version of "Blame It On My Youth" was released later, featuring the band performing the song in a more stripped-down style.
Live Performances
The song was premiered live during the band's performance at the "Back to the Beach" festival in California in April 2019.
Album Context
"Blame It On My Youth" was the lead single from "Nine," an album that represented a more mature and introspective look at the themes prevalent in Blink-182's music.

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