One More Time (Blink-182 song)
"One More Time" is a song recorded by American rock band Blink-182. The song was released on September 21, 2023, through Columbia Records as the second single for their ninth album of the same name, and released simultaneously with another song, "More Than You Know". It was written by bassist Mark Hoppus, guitarist Tom DeLonge, and drummer Travis Barker, with Barker co-producing the song alongside songwriters Andrew Goldstein and Aldae.
"One More Time" | ||||
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Single by Blink-182 | ||||
from the album One More Time... | ||||
Released | September 21, 2023 | |||
Recorded | 2023 | |||
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Length | 3:28 | |||
Label | Columbia | |||
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Music video | ||||
"One More Time" on YouTube |
Background
The song focuses on the band's history, and the interpersonal relationships between the three members of the classic line-up. DeLonge opens the song by addressing his exits from the band and how they impacted his relationship to both Hoppus and Barker: "Strangers, from strangers into brothers / From brothers into strangers once again."[1] Hoppus answers in his second verse, directly referencing his own battle with cancer, as well as Barker's survival of a deadly 2008 plane crash.[2] A second verse prominently features Hoppus, DeLonge and Barker harmonizing the phrase "I miss you," a reference to their 2004 single of the same name.[3] While recording, DeLonge had considered the song building to a guitar-heavy climax, but erred on keeping it simple, feeling as though the song worked better without a build-up.[4]
In an interview, DeLonge expanded on the song's concept and themes:
With Blink, I always feel like we're the guys next door. A lot of people knew more about us individually, and our stories in the band. So I feel like our story as a band is a little more present than a lot of rock bands. Having a song like ["One More Time"], I think a lot of people can relate, because we all get older and look back [...] I think it was a good moment for us to relate on a really human level and bring people more into our story. Which is essentially punk rock [...] it's a vehicle for emotion, it's a vehicle for kind of eternal youth with our band.[5]
Composition
Sadie Bell of People described the song as an "emotional, pop-punk ballad."[6] The song is based around an acoustic guitar riff, and later incorporates piano.[1] "One More Time" is also notable for being one of the few Blink-182 songs to feature Barker's vocals.
Music video
The song's music video was directed by Carlos López Estrada,[7] and features the band performing the song on a set that switches between backgrounds from the band's previous music videos—including "All the Small Things", "Adam's Song", "First Date", "Feeling This" and more. It also incorporates other key memories from the group's career,[2] including sets emulating stages at Warped Tour 1999, MTV Spring Break at Daytona Beach from 2000,[8] the TRL studio,[9] and the front cover of their live album The Mark, Tom, and Travis Show (The Enema Strikes Back!). As the song reaches its conclusion, the clip shifts to archival footage of the group from their youth.[10] The video concept originated at Columbia, the band's record label.[4]
Chart performance
In the U.S., "One More Time" performed well; its first weekend notched two million plays on radio and a million streams, allowing it to top the Billboard's Hot Trending Songs chart for an inaugural time.[11] "One More Time" became the group's highest-charting single on the UK Singles Chart in nearly two decades, debuting at number 28 on the all-genre ranking; the band's last single to reach the top 30 of that chart was "Down" in 2004.[12]
Release and reception
The song debuted alongside "More Than You Know",[13] another single from One More Time..., with both issued to digital outlets as a joint single.[3] Rolling Stone's Jon Blistein wrote that the tune "finds Blink indulging in a bit of endearing, well-earned pop-punk nostalgia."[2] NME contributor Liberty Dunworth viewed it as "one of the more heartfelt and reflective tracks of their extensive discography."[14] Dustin Nelson of Entertainment Weekly dubbed it a "fitting" comeback single,[9] while Billboard's Starr Bowenbank viewed it as "heart-wrenching."[8] Brian Davids of The Hollywood Reporter joked that the song "makes grown men cry," praising its "impact and emotion".[4]
Personnel
Credits adapted from the song's YouTube video.[15]
Blink-182
- Tom DeLonge – vocals, guitar, songwriting
- Mark Hoppus – vocals, bass guitar, songwriting
- Travis Barker – drums, vocals, producer, songwriting
Additional Musician
- Kevin Bivona – piano, strings, recording engineer
Technical
- Aldae – songwriting, co-producer
- Andrew Goldstein – songwriting, co-producer
- Nick Morzov – recording engineer
- Eric Emery – recording engineer
- John Warren – recording engineer
- Kevin Gruft – recording engineer
- Aaron Rubin – recording engineer
- Mark "Spike" Stent – mix engineer
- Matt Wolach – assistant engineer
- Randy Merrill – mastering
Charts
Chart (2023) | Peak position |
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Australia (ARIA)[16] | 51 |
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[17] | 41 |
Canada Rock (Billboard)[18] | 3 |
German Download Singles (Official German Charts)[19] | 18 |
Global 200 (Billboard)[20] | 105 |
Ireland (IRMA)[21] | 70 |
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[22] | 9 |
UK Singles (OCC)[23] | 28 |
US Billboard Hot 100[24] | 62 |
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[25] | 14 |
US Rock Airplay (Billboard)[26] | 2 |
US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)[27] | 7 |
US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[28] | 1 |
References
- Breihan, Tom (September 21, 2023). "Blink-182 Announce New Album 'One More Time...', Share Title Track & "More Than You Know": Listen". Stereogum. Retrieved September 21, 2023.
- Blistein, Jon (September 21, 2023). "Blink-182 Reflect on Enduring Friendships and Brushes with Death on 'One More Time'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved September 21, 2023.
- "Blink-182 releases emotional music video for new song 'ONE MORE TIME'". ABC News. September 21, 2023. Retrieved September 21, 2023.
- Davids, Brian (October 2, 2023). "Tom DeLonge Talks Directing 'Monsters of California' and Taking Some "Left Turns" with Blink-182's New Record". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
- McCarthy, Kevin; DeLonge, Tom (October 3, 2023). New Tom DeLonge Interview - Talks blink-182 reunion, One More Time, Monsters of California (Television production). WTTG (Fox 5 D.C.). Retrieved October 4, 2023.
- "Blink-182 Releases Emotional Song 'One More Time' About the Band's Reunion: Watch Video". Peoplemag. Retrieved September 21, 2023.
- "Blink-182 Share New Songs "One More Time" and "More Than You Know"". Pitchfork. September 21, 2023. Retrieved September 21, 2023.
- Bowenbank, Starr (September 21, 2023). "Blink-182 Reflects on Its Music Videos & Rocky History in 'One More Time': Watch". Billboard. Retrieved September 21, 2023.
- "Blink-182 get emotional about cancer and friendship on new single". EW.com. September 21, 2023. Retrieved September 21, 2023.
- "Blink-182 reveal two new songs from reunion album ONE MORE TIME..." Consequence. September 21, 2023. Retrieved September 21, 2023.
- Rutherford, Kevin (September 26, 2023). "Blink-182's 'One More Time' Leads Hot Trending Songs Chart". Billboard. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
- Griffiths, George (September 29, 2023). "Doja Cat's Paint the Town Red wins straight month at Number 1 despite competition from Kenya Grace's breakthrough hit Strangers". Official Charts. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
- Darville, Jordan (September 21, 2023). "Blink-182 share new songs "One More Time" and "More Than You Know"". The FADER. Retrieved September 21, 2023.
- Dunworth, Liberty (September 21, 2023). "Blink-182 drop two new songs, 'One More Time' and 'More Than You Know'". NME. Retrieved September 21, 2023.
- "ONE MORE TIME". YouTube. Retrieved September 21, 2023.
- "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 2 October 2023". The ARIA Report. No. 1752. Australian Recording Industry Association. October 2, 2023. p. 4.
- "Blink-182 Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 3, 2023.
- "Blink-182 Chart History (Canada Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
- "Deutsche Download Singles Charts Category: Single". Deutsche Download Singles Charts. Archived from the original on October 2, 2023. Retrieved October 2, 2023.
- "Blink-182 Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved October 3, 2023.
- "IRMA – Irish Charts". Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved October 3, 2023.
- "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. October 2, 2023. Retrieved September 30, 2023.
- "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
- "Blink-182 Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 3, 2023.
- "Blink-182 Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 3, 2023.
- "Blink-182 Chart History (Rock Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
- "Blink-182 Chart History (Mainstream Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved October 23, 2023.
- "Blink-182 Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved October 8, 2023.