Maybe is also about this same recruit dying on the field and thinking about this girlfriend back home. That part that said my Name has made the list, I thought that the guy was part of the list of recruits that were called from the reserve. Italo from CaliforniaI always had a feeling this song was about the solders that were going to the Iraq War in 2003, about that time this song was released.He then tries to comfort her by telling her he will see her again that he'll be right there. As he begins to move on, he realizes she is the one being left behind. He is with his love, but he dies before he was able to tell her goodbye.Īfter he dies, he is at peace with the light he sees. Which brings him an unexpected peace and acceptance now that the struggle is over. As the panic settles, he then accepts that he's going to die. He's frightened because he's really dying. The beginning of the song, he's seeking comfort from the girl that he loves and doesn't want to be alone in his final moments.

The fear of not being able to say goodbye. It's about the fear of dying and leaving someone dear or a loved one behind. And the story in this song is beautiful, sad, and comforting. I am not much of a religious or spiritual person, but Tom clearly is. Taylor from Kansas City, MoTom has stated 'Not Now' is about his fear of dying and a girl.

Please tell me why blink 182