Blink-182 sets July 31 deadline, Hoppus posts lyrics to new song “Kaleidoscope”

The world isn’t quite sure what to think of Blink-182 these days. Sure, they had a hugely-hyped reunion. Yes, they promised us a new album in 2009. No, that new album isn’t released yet. But at least they’re progressing this time… and I think they mean it. They’ve slapped on a deadline for finishing recording on July 31st! Now let’s hope it just doesn’t take a whole extra year to master, like it did to their Canadian number brothers Sum 41.

Well, if you’re just itching for more Blink-182-related news, and their headlining slot on the Honda Civic Tour just isn’t gonna do it for you, click here to see lyrics for a new song penned by Mark Hoppus, called “Kaleidoscope.”

Can’t quite read Mark’s handwriting? Here are the lyrics:

Stop banging away on my kaleidoscope

Stop draining the water out of my sink

Just play me something i can dance to

I can dance to anything you want to sing

Lock me away in the studio

Filling up with smoke and scenarios

Stop blocking the driveway with your car

Put the butterfly in the bell jar

I need a long hard look at my jacked up mind

I need the hours and the overtime

I need some new friends

I need a fake ID

This is all I’ll ever need

Erase the progress on your game

Leave the hall light on in the west wing

Put the loudest songs on your mix tape

I can dance to anything you want to sing