Dammit – English Lyrics

• By: blink-182

Lyrics & Translation

Learning English through blink-182's "Dammit" offers a fun and energetic way to engage with colloquial language and themes of adolescence. The song's straightforward and repetitive lyrics about a relatable situation make it easy to follow along and pick up common phrases. What makes "Dammit" special is its raw and honest portrayal of a universal experience, wrapped in a catchy, upbeat package that defines the pop-punk genre.

[English]

(upbeat rock music)

(upbeat rock music intensifies)

♪ It's alright to tell me ♪

♪ What you think about me ♪

♪ I won't try to argue ♪

♪ Or hold it against you ♪

♪ I know that you're leaving ♪

♪ You must have your reasons ♪

♪ The season is calling ♪

♪ Your pictures are falling down ♪

(upbeat rock music continues)

♪ The steps that I retrace ♪

♪ The sad look on your face ♪

♪ The timing and structure ♪

♪ Did you hear he (censored) her ♪

♪ A day late, a buck short ♪

♪ I'm writing the report ♪

♪ On losing and failing ♪

♪ When I move, I'm flailing now ♪

♪ And it's happened once again ♪

♪ I'll turn to a friend ♪

♪ Someone that understands ♪

♪ Sees through the master plan ♪

♪ But everybody's gone ♪

♪ And I've been here for too long ♪

♪ To face this on my own ♪

♪ Well, I guess this is growing up ♪

♪ Well, I guess this is growing up ♪

♪ And maybe I'll see you ♪

♪ At a movie sneak preview ♪

♪ You'll show up and walk by ♪

♪ On the arm of that guy ♪

♪ And I'll smile and you'll wave ♪

♪ We'll pretend it's okay ♪

♪ This charade, it won't last ♪

♪ When he's gone, I won't come back ♪

♪ And it'll happen once again ♪

♪ You'll turn to a friend ♪

♪ Someone that understands ♪

♪ And sees through the master plan ♪

♪ But everybody's gone ♪

♪ And you've been here for too long ♪

♪ To face this on your own ♪

♪ Well, I guess this is growing up ♪

(upbeat rock music slows)

♪ Well, I guess this is growing up ♪

(upbeat rock music intensifies)

♪ Well, I guess this is growing up ♪

♪ Well, I guess this is growing up ♪

♪ Well, I guess this is growing up ♪

♪ Well, I guess this is growing up ♪

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
think /θɪŋk/ A1	verb - have a particular belief or idea
leaving /ˈliːvɪŋ/ A2	verb - going away from
reasons /ˈriːzənz/ A2	noun - a cause, explanation, or justification for an action or event.
pictures /ˈpɪktʃərz/ A1	noun - a painting or drawing
face /feɪs/ A1	noun - the front of the head verb - deal with (a difficult situation or person)
failing /ˈfeɪlɪŋ/ B1	verb - being unsuccessful; not achieving the desired results.
friend /frɛnd/ A1	noun - a person whom one knows and with whom one has a bond of mutual affection
understand /ˌʌndərˈstænd/ B1	verb - perceive the intended meaning of (words, a language, or a speaker).
gone /ɡɔːn/ A1	adjective - no longer present; departed.
growing /ˈɡroʊɪŋ/ A1	verb - increasing in size or maturity.
smile /smaɪl/ A1	verb - form one's features into a pleased, kind, or amused expression. noun - a pleased, kind, or amused expression.
wave /weɪv/ A1	verb - move one's hand to and fro as a greeting or signal.
pretend /prɪˈtɛnd/ B1	verb - behave so as to make it appear that something is the case when in fact it is not.
charade /ʃəˈreɪd/ B2	noun - an absurd pretence intended to create a pleasant or respectable appearance.
master /ˈmæstər/ B2	adjective - having or showing very great skill or proficiency.
plan /plæn/ A1	noun - a detailed proposal for doing or achieving something.

Key Grammar Structures

• It's alright to tell me

  ➔ It is alright to + verb

  ➔ Using "It's" (it is) + adjective + to + verb expresses an opinion or permission.

• You must have your reasons

  ➔ must + have + past participle

  ➔ Expressing deduction or assumption about a past event.

• The season is calling

  ➔ the + noun + is + verb-ing (present continuous tense)

  ➔ Using the present continuous tense to describe an ongoing action or phenomenon.

• And I'll turn to a friend

  ➔ will + verb

  ➔ Using "will" to express future intentions or predictions.

• And everyone’s gone

  ➔ everyone + has + gone

  ➔ Using the present perfect tense to indicate an action completed in the recent past.

• To face this on my own

  ➔ to + verb (infinitive)

  ➔ Using "to" + verb to express purpose or intention.