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An Ode to Blink-182

Because my band crush is still strong.

Sarah Couch
Nov 25, 2014
Louisiana State University
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An Ode to Blink-182

We all have a band that got us through the ultimate awkward years of middle school. For me, that band was Blink-182. 

The first boy I ever had a crush on had a thing for the song "All The Small Things." So naturally I was obsessed with it, even though we fought over whether "Yellowcard" was better. From there, the love just grew stronger. The emotional lyrics and punk boy band vibe was too good to resist. I was in sixth grade, but ya know what, Blink-182 just got me. 

Fight with your best friend over AIM? Blink-182. Got grounded? Blink-182. Bad grade on an algebra test? Blink-182. 

When my seventh grade boyfriend moved away, I listened to nothing but the song "I Miss You" for weeks on end. He passed away years later and the song's meaning never changed. This band just knows how to console me when I'm feeling angsty. They've got a song for every mood and each and every one of them just brings me back. 

Last week, a freshman I know asked me who Blink-182 was, so to him may I just say that you are missing out my friend. Do yourself a favor and listen to the emotional roller coaster that is "Adam's Song." Your life will not be the same. 

There are some bands that don't get the rep they deserve, and I think Blink is one of them. I think we all know that they got us through some hard times when we were growing up, and I for one am still doing some growing up. I listen to Blink when I study or when it's raining or when I feel like blaring music and screaming along. 

They still get through some pretty difficult things and it's been ten years since I had a crush on that boy and fell for that song. That's why this Thanksgiving Blink-182 will be on my list. I'm thankful for their music and for making me feel less awkward about my first date. 

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