Romeo & Rebecca
Blink 182 · Buddha
Another blade next to you from the ground
As the wind does pass
I notice as you feel the breath of my shout
Your words are kind
The kind that repeatedly say no
But that's alright
I'm older than you so I've got time
What have you said, reach out your hand
There's a black shadow on my wall
But as I look into my mind
I can see that girls are a waste of time
We've all seen the bridge
A broken seam and a girl on one side
You think your words will work
They only work when you lay down and close your eyes
I thought of all the lines
All the right ones used at all the wrong times
But that's alright
Depression's just a sarcastic state of mind
What have you said, reach out your hand
There's a black shadow on my wall
But as I look into my mind
I can see that girls are a waste of time
I don't want to live alone
I don't want to live in
My broken dreams of you
I don't want to live alone with
My broken dreams of you
I don't want to live alone with
My broken dreams of you
Romeo & Rebecca
Romeo & Rebecca stands as a defining track from Blink 182's 2001 album, Buddha. Released during a period of significant evolution for the band, the song showcases their signature pop-punk energy while exploring more mature lyrical themes. The recording captures the group's ability to blend upbeat instrumentation with introspective storytelling, a hallmark of their mid-2000s output. As part of the Buddha era, the track contributed to the band's continued dominance in the alternative rock landscape. The song remains a staple in their discography, reflecting the creative synergy between the core members during a time when they were refining their sound beyond their earliest hits. Its enduring presence in live sets and collections underscores its importance within the band's broader body of work.