Notably, the song features the classic refrain “I time bomb.” We’re still not entirely sure what that means, Tom, to be honest. DeLonge takes us through the aftermath of a rowdy house party with lines like, “White lies, bloodshot eyes/breath of alcohol, stole it from the mall. “Anthem” is about the battle between angsty teenagers and parents who just don’t understand them. The final song on Enema of the State gives us DeLonge at his finest, showcasing his signature nasal vocals in all the best ways. Hoppus makes an appearance with a quiet bridge driving home the point, “Ease away the problems and the pain/the girl chose the guy that makes you wanna kick and scream.” In other words, “girls are such a drag.” The lyrics depict a typical, infuriating fuckboy (presumably named Gary) who is a “diarrhea giver.” DeLonge goes on to lament the fact that he, nice guy that he is, has been passed over by countless girls in favor of this guy who clearly does not deserve their attention. And that’s a shame, because it’s a real gem.
Sandwiched between two of Blink’s greatest hits, “What’s My Age Again?” and “Adam’s Song,” it’s safe to say that “Dysentery Gary” might be one of the most-skipped songs ever. “Dysentery Gary,” Enema of the State (1999)
And in preparation for what’s sure to be an incredible reunion show, let’s also take a deep dive into the bowels of Blink-182’s discography with some of the band's lesser known songs featuring man of the hour Tom DeLonge. The reunion tour also made headlines for its pricey tickets, starting at $600 - maybe now that Travis is a Kardashian he's forgotten the price of a gallon of milk, dunno, but you better start saving.
With DeLonge officially back with Blink-182, joining drummer Travis Barker and bassist/singer Mark Hoppus, the original trio released a new song called “Edging” and will be heading out on a world tour that stops through Dallas on July 5, 2023, at the American Airlines Center. (Sorry, Matt Skiba - we still love you.) Founding singer/guitarist Tom DeLonge has been welcomed back into the fold after a seven-year absence, during which time he focused his energy on other projects including his other successful pop-punk band, Angels & Airwaves, and perhaps more famously, his lifelong mission to prove the existence of third-encounter life beyond Earth through his company To The Stars … Academy of Arts and Sciences. Unless you’re Patrick Star from SpongeBob SquarePants, and therefore excused because you're living under a frickin' rock, you've heard that Blink-182 is back in its original and purest form.
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