Degenerate
Blink 182 · Dude Ranch
naked at night
Bent over to show some moonlight
Pulled out some beer and I gulped it down
Nude in a gutter is how I was found
Thrown in a police car and the door slammed
no noise just silence as I screamed my dick was jammed
Now in prison for one month no one to see
All I got is this guy Ben Dover
Don't like hesh-don't like rap-
kicked ol' Sally cause she's fat-
I'm a jerk I'm a punk
Took a shower cause I stunk-
Smoked a bong killed a cat-
had my nuts attacked by rats
Dad got nude-I wore a thong-
For a hobby I make bombs
Went to a farm to tip some cows
Forgot that I left my pants down
Bent over to pick them up
Felt a twelve gauge right in my hum didi hum
The famer took me to his house
Showed me the closet from the inside out
The police came and took me away
Saw Ben Dover again and he's still gay
Don't like hesh-don't like rap-
kicked ol' Sally cause she's fat-
I'm a jerk I'm a punk
Took a shower cause I stunk-
Smoked a bong killed a cat-
had my nuts attacked by rats
Dad got nude-I wore a thong-
For a hobby I make bombs
(repeat)
Degenerate - Blink 182
Released on the 2000 album Dude Ranch, "Degenerate" stands as a quintessential example of Blink 182's mid-to-late era sound. The track features the band's signature power-pop structure, blending catchy, melodic hooks with the group's characteristic energetic delivery. Produced by the band's own Tom DeLonge and Travis Barker, the recording captures the raw, youthful exuberance that defined their popularity during the early 2000s. While the song shares thematic elements with their earlier work, it reflects a slightly more polished yet still unpretentious approach to pop-punk, showcasing the band's ability to craft anthemic tracks that resonated with a global audience. Its inclusion on Dude Ranch, a collection of previously unreleased material, highlights the band's continued creative output and dedication to their catalog during this period.