Mom and dad they quite don't understand it,
all the kids they laugh as if they planned it
Why do girls wanna pierce their nose,
and walk around in torn pantyhose,oh yeah

I like the ones you say, they listen to the punk rock
I like the kids who fight, against how they were brought up
They hate the trends and think it's fucked to care,
it's cool when this piss people off with what they wear,oh yeah

So give me one good reason,
why we need to be like them
Kids will have fun and offend,
they don't want to and don't fit in

Hate the jocks and preps,the hippie fuckin' scum bags
Heavy metalers with their awfull pussy hair bands
counting seconds until we can get away,
ditching school almost every single day,oh yeah

So give me one good reason,
why we need to be like them
Kids will have fun and often,
they don't want to end up there

So give me one good reason,
why we need to be like them
Kids will have fun and often,
they don't want to end up there



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    General Comment:Mom and Dad they quite don't understand it, all the kids they laughed as if they planned it when the girls want to pierce their nose and walk around in torn panty-hose oh yeah...
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    Punk is being yourself
    Flag psychoticbobon November 14, 2011   Link
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    General Comment:The song is about doing whatever you want to do and dressing however you want and saying the things you feel whether those things fit in with an already established category or not. If you're a hippy at heart, then go ahead and be one, but not just because you think it's cool or different. Or a jock. Or just someone who dresses in whatever colors and styles of clothes that appeal to them and listens to the music they actually enjoy and says what they really think no matter what anyone else says. Not the colors and styles of clothes that are supposed to go with the music they listen to. Sorry punk kids. That means you too. And that means NO ONE is a "poser" even if they listen to both Bjork and Iron Maiden and wear 18 century period clothing.
    Love this song. People are way too desperate to have everyone fit into a category neatly. Including you punk rock kids. Sorry, its true.
    Lables are for consumer products and moving boxes. Not for people.
    Flag finderon March 21, 2010   Link
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    General Comment:This song always amuses me:

    Don't hate us just because we're part of a group that thinks differently to you.

    "Hate the jocks and preps, the hippie fuckin' scum bags
    Heavy metalers with their awful pussy hair bands"

    Oh and by the way, we hate all groups that think differently to the way we do! It's so many alternative music fans at their core! If only this song was meant to be ironic...
    Flag Phuntingon January 22, 2010   Link
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    General Comment:Any one else think this is punk rock's anthem?
    Flag Hillatopppaon November 21, 2009   Link
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    General Comment:I think this song is about this guy who are looking at everyone who are trying to get an image, being all stereotypical and all.

    So give me one good reason,
    why we need to be like them
    Kids will have fun and often,
    they don't want to end up there

    i think this is saying, so give me a good reason why you need an image, being with the crowd, thinking about popularity and what people think about you.

    I like the ones you say, they listen to the punk rock
    I like the kids who fight, against how they were brought up
    They hate the trends and think it's fucked to care,
    it's cool when this piss people off with what they wear,oh yeah

    hes saying, i like the kids who aren't afraid to stand up and stand out. He hates followers and people who obsess over what is "in" or what are people doing now, let me be like them.

    I think thats what it is saying.
    people this is song meanings... as in not discussing what genres and what kind of people listen to this song because this song is not about that for sure. song meanings is where people share there meaning to the song.
    Flag smartykel808on October 20, 2009   Link
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    General Comment:this songs amazing. i dont care what else you like if you like blink your cool in my book. it's all about standing up and not fitting into stereotypes jst to fit in. be your own person and who cares if your ostracized then they jst don't understand you and what you beleive in. punk rock and blink 182 are the best. cant wait to see blink live.
    Flag PDB182on May 19, 2009   Link
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    My Opinion:I think its funny how ppl try so HARD not to label anyone...but when they do that they label even more...

    BLINK IS BAK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Flag DJKingDavidon April 25, 2009   Link
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    General Comment:How come you find it ok to say that people who like metal or rock or pop are following a trend or jocks are just conforming to the world and yet you say that you aren't because your "punk". Being punk or trying to be punk is just another way of conforming to a group and fitting in with other people so stop judging people based on what there interests and values are because your just being hypocrites.
    Flag l3lessedon April 11, 2009   Link
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    General Comment:i really dont give a shit if its punk or if im a "punk"
    just listen to the god damn song
    i cant belive people are arguing over fucking clothes n saying "if you listen to blink your a poser"
    what if I... ohhh i dont know... LIKE THIER MUSIC
    Flag hi_i_surfon October 04, 2008   Link
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    General Comment:amazing song!!! it's about non conforming, I love both avril LAvigne and Blink at the same time, I wear normal clothse, I don't give a shit what you think about me, I jsut like music!!!
    Flag limoncello182on September 13, 2008   Link

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