The Hokey Pokey
Blink 182 · Other Songs - Blink 182
you put your right hand in,
you put your right hand out,
you put your right hand in and you shake it all about
you do the hokey pokey and
turn yourself around
that's what it's all about!
(left hand!)
you put your left hand in,
you put your left hand out,
you put your left hand in and you shake it all about
you do the hokey pokey and
turn yourself around
that's what it's all about!
(right foot!)
(continue in this manner for the following body parts)
right foot
left foot
right elbow
left elbow
right knee
left knee
whole self
back side
The Hokey Pokey - Blink 182
Released in 1997 on Blink-182's debut album, 'The Hokey Pokey' stands as a quintessential example of the band's early pop-punk sound. The track features the group's signature energetic guitar riffs and Tom DeLonge's distinctive vocal delivery, blending humor with the genre's characteristic aggression. While the song's title references a children's game, the recording captures the band's ability to inject playful energy into their music. It remains a staple of their discography, reflecting the mid-90s alternative rock landscape where punk revivalism met mainstream accessibility. The song's enduring popularity highlights Blink-182's skill in crafting catchy hooks that resonate across generations, cementing their status as one of the most influential acts of their era.