Stockholm Syndrome (Blink-182 song)
"Stockholm Syndrome" | |
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Song by Blink-182 | |
from the album Blink-182 | |
Recorded | January–October 2003 The Rubin's House, Signature Sound, Rolling Thunder (San Diego, California) Conway Recording Studios (Hollywood, California) |
Genre | Punk rock |
Length | 2:41 |
Label | Geffen |
Songwriter(s) | |
Producer(s) | Jerry Finn |
"Stockholm Syndrome" is a song by American rock band Blink-182. It is the fifth track on the band's fifth studio album, Blink-182 (2003). The song, primarily written by bassist Mark Hoppus (although all three members are credited), revolves around paranoia and miscommunication, while referencing the psychological phenomenon involving hostages of the same name. Actress Joanne Whalley provides the spoken word interlude preceding the song, which consists of recited World War II-era love letters.
Background
"Stockholm Syndrome" originated when the band was recording at a small house they rented in the
The term "stockholm syndrome" refers to a psychological phenomenon in which hostages express empathy and sympathy and have positive feelings toward their captors, sometimes to the point of defending them. These feelings are generally considered irrational in light of the danger or risk endured by the victims, who essentially mistake a lack of abuse from their captors for an act of kindness.[3][4]
Music
The song is composed in the
"Stockholm Syndrome" has been described as "one of the most obvious examples of Blink-182's experimentation."[6] The song begins with an interlude featuring actress Joanne Whalley reciting love letters that Hoppus' grandfather wrote to his wife while fighting in World War II.[7] "Real sincere, genuine letters from the worst war in history," DeLonge explained.[6] In sequence with the track listing, "Stockholm Syndrome" follows "Violence," but the small interlude is featured on CD editions at the end of the prior song. DeLonge referred to the track as an "aggressive punk rock anthem".[6]
The song's primary composer, Hoppus, penned his lyrics on paranoia: "Being afraid of the outside world, convinced that people can hear your thoughts."
Hoppus later referred to the song as his favorite from Blink-182.[2]
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References
- Shooman, Joe (June 24, 2010). Blink-182: The Bands, The Breakdown & The Return. Independent Music Press. ISBN 978-1-906191-10-8.
Notes
- ^ Chris Lee (November 16, 2013). "No joke, Blink-182 finds a happy mix between passion and parties". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved November 16, 2013.
- ^ a b c d e f g Blink-182 (liner notes). Blink-182. US: Geffen. 2003. 000133612.
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- ^ "Blink-182 "Stockholm Syndrome" – Guitar Tab". Music Notes. EMI Music Publishing. Retrieved February 24, 2014.
- ^ a b c Corey Moss (October 14, 2003). "No Album Title, No Preconceptions: The New Blink-182". MTV News. Retrieved September 22, 2010.
- ^ Jon Blistein (November 15, 2013). "Not Fade Away: Blink-182's Untitled Grows Up". Radio.com. Retrieved November 15, 2013.
- ^ a b Shooman, 2010. p. 122
- ^ Ben Wener (November 20, 2003). "Blink takes sonic leap forward". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved September 22, 2010.
External links
- "Stockholm Syndrome" music video on YouTube