
Despite of its relative sincerity – or perhaps because of it – “I Miss You” is probably Blink-182‘s second-biggest song. It was their third-biggest single at the time, and streaming has elevated it. It’s pretty uncharacteristic of the reputation of the band, anyway, not just due to the sincere, serious lyrics but because it’s mostly acoustic. Still, Tom DeLonge sings in a distinctive whine that only he can which can’t help but undercut the seriousness of the lyrics for non-fans. And the arrangement, though softer than many songs, it still relatively upbeat for a ballad. Continue reading »