All the Small Things

Tom DeLonge wrote "All the Small Things" as a straightforward love song for his then-girlfriend, deliberately stripping away complex lyrics to focus on a catchy melody inspired by the Ramones. The track appears on Enema of the State, Blink-182's major-label debut released in June 1999 via MCA Records. Produced by Jerry Finn, the album features ten tracks of high-energy pop-punk that blended skate culture aesthetics with teenage angst. While the record launched several hits, this single became the band's defining moment and the most commercially successful release from the era.

The song arrived as a single in January 2000 and quickly climbed the charts to reach number six on the US Billboard Hot 100. It topped the Modern Rock Tracks chart and secured top-ten positions in Australia, Canada, Ireland, and the United Kingdom. The music video directed by Marc Klasfeld featured the band members dressed in drag parodying various stereotypes. This visual won Best Group Video and Best Rock Video at the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards while earning nominations for direction and special effects.

Recent events in October 2026 highlighted the song's enduring legacy when Tom DeLonge led a crowd at Petco Park during the San Diego Padres' playoff run. The guitarist became emotional and teared up as the stadium erupted in the chorus, reinforcing the deep connection between the track and its hometown fans. The single has sold millions of copies globally and helped drive the parent album to four times platinum certification in the United States alone. [edit]