Josie

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About Josie

"Josie" (sometimes subtitled "Everything's Gonna Be Fine") is a song by American rock band Blink-182, released on November 17, 1998 as the fourth single from the group's second studio album, Dude Ranch (1997). "Josie" was primarily written by bassist Mark Hoppus about an idealized girlfriend, and the song includes references to the bands Unwritten Law and Dance Hall Crashers, bands the trio toured with between 1995 and 1996. The single, which was remixed by Tom Lord-Alge, reached number 31 in Australia. The single remix of "Josie" was later featured on the band's Greatest Hits. The music video for "Josie" stars Alyssa Milano as the object of Hoppus' affection in a high school setting. The original video was to depict the band performing on a sinking cruise liner, but the video was scrapped after filming. It is the band's last single to feature drummer Scott Raynor. 


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Yeah my girlfriend takes me home when I'm too drunk to drive
And she doesn't get all jealous when I hang out with the guys
She laughs at my dumb jokes when no one does
She brings me mexican food from sombrero just because

And my girlfriend likes ul and dhc
And she's so smart and independent
I dont think she needs me
Quite half as much as I know I need her
I wonder why there's not another guy that she'd prefer

And when I feel like giving up like my world is falling down
I show up at three a.m. she's still up watching vacation
And I see her pretty face it takes me away to a better place

And I know that everything's gonna be fine

Yeah my girlfriend takes collect calls from the road
And it doesn't seem to matter that I'm lacking in the bulge
She laughs at my dumb jokes when no one does
She brings me mexican food from sombrero just because

And when I feel like giving up like my world is falling down
I show up at three a.m. she's still up watching vacation
And I see her pretty face it takes me away to a better place

And I know that everything's gonna be fine

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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: Tom De Longe, Mark Hoppus, Scott Raynor

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15 facts about this song

Band Origin
"Josie" is a song by American rock band blink-182.
Album Information
The song was featured on the band's second studio album ‘Dude Ranch,’ which was released in 1997.
Track Position
"Josie" is the eighth track on the ‘Dude Ranch’ album.
Song Theme
The song tells the story of an ideal girlfriend who's supportive and loving.
Chart Performance
"Josie" peaked at number 31 on the UK Singles Chart.
Music Video
The music video for "Josie" depicts a day in the life of the band, at a high school, with Mark Hoppus repeatedly failing to win over a popular girl.
Inspired by Real Life
"Josie" was inspired by the experiences of band members with notable lyrics about their perfect woman, based on their girlfriends at the time.
Music Influences
"Josie" showcased blink-182's pop-punk sound, influenced by bands like Green Day and Screeching Weasel.
Featured Artists
The track features additional vocals by Mark Trombino, the album’s producer, and Alyssa Milano's voice on the recorded phone call.
Song Duration
The song's length is approximately 3 minutes and 20 seconds.
Alternative Versions
An acoustic version of "Josie" was also released on the band's compilation album called "Greatest Hits."
Heritage
Over the years, "Josie" has been considered one of blink-182's classic songs, often being played at concerts.
Co-Writers
"Josie" was co-written by all three members of the band at the time - Mark Hoppus, Tom DeLonge, and Scott Raynor.
Nurse Costume
In the music video, one of the band members, drummer Scott Raynor, is dressed as a school nurse.
Album Success
‘Dude Ranch’ went on to sell over a million copies within a year of its release, indicating the song's contribution to the album's success.

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