blink-182 - Dick Lips Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What inspired blink-182's song 'Dick Lips'?

   'Dick Lips' was inspired by Tom DeLonge's high school experience where he was expelled from Poway High School during his junior year for being caught drunk at a basketball game. He later said the incident was pivotal for the band's future success.

2. Why is the song titled 'Dick Lips'?

   The title 'Dick Lips' was not directly related to the song's content. It was an insult the band members joked about while recording at Big Fish Studios and decided to use it for posterity. It's part of blink-182's irreverent humor and doesn't appear in the lyrics.

3. How did 'Dick Lips' perform on music charts?

   'Dick Lips' did not achieve significant success on international charts largely because it was overshadowed by the album's popular lead single, 'Dammit'. Despite this, it remains a notable track among the band’s fanbase.

4. What is the song's musical composition?

   The song 'Dick Lips' is composed in A major and has a time signature of common time with a moderately fast tempo of 124 beats per minute. Tom DeLonge's vocal range in the song spans from E4 to E5.

5. When was 'Dick Lips' released?

   'Dick Lips' was released as the third single from blink-182's second studio album, 'Dude Ranch', on February 28, 1998. It was the final single the band released through Cargo Music before transitioning to MCA.