Raynor agreed to do so, but was still dismissed from the group. Eventually, DeLonge and Hoppus phoned Raynor, issuing an ultimatum that he agree to attend an in-patient rehabilitation facility, or be removed from the band. Raynor, interviewed by journalist Joe Shooman for an unofficial band biography, admitted that his behavior in this era was "irresponsible I was drinking way too much." In one instance, Raynor broke both of his heels in an episode while inebriated, and was forced to record the band's major-label debut, Dude Ranch (1997), while on crutches. He began to struggle with alcohol abuse, which started to affect his performance live. Raynor frequently spoke of his desire to return to school, and disagreed with their decision to sign to major-label MCA. Though the band was growing successful, tensions between DeLonge/Hoppus and Raynor began to grow evident. In the interim years, the band recorded independent albums and toured frequently, attracting a following at the peak of punk rock's mainstream popularity. Raynor and guitarist Tom DeLonge first met in school, and later met bassist Mark Hoppus to form Blink-182. Though officially unconfirmed, "Man Overboard" is generally believed to be written about the group's original drummer Scott Raynor, who performed and recorded with the trio between 19. The song is the namesake of the pop punk act Man Overboard. The song was later included on the band's compilation album Greatest Hits. The song was a success on rock charts in North America it peaked at number two on Billboard 's Modern Rock Tracks chart, and within the top 20 on Canada's rock charts compiled by RPM. Its music video-a number-one hit on MTV-was directed by Marcos Siega, and parodies the group's past clips with dwarfs in place of the band members. The single received positive notices from music critics, many of whom have listed it among the band's best songs. Raynor-who co-founded Blink-182-had struggled with alcohol dependency in his last years behind the kit, and was dismissed from the band midway through a 1998 tour. Though the band has never officially confirmed its basis, "Man Overboard" has widely been regarded as a reference to former drummer Scott Raynor. At their label's suggestion, the trio re-approached the track for inclusion on the live album. Its songwriting was slow to develop, with the group unable to complete its lyrics for its placement in the album. Musically, the song is led by a distinctive bass line, accompanied by melodic guitar riffs and straightforward rock drums. The song was originally written during sessions for the band's third album, Enema of the State. In the song, Hoppus repeats the refrain "so sorry it's over," and goes on to highlight occasions in which a friend was too intoxicated to be dependable. The song's lyrics, credited to bassist Mark Hoppus and guitarist Tom DeLonge, are about losing their original drummer Scott Raynor to alcohol abuse. It is the sole studio recording on the release, and was recorded as a bonus track to help promote its release. The song was first released on September 2, 2000, through MCA Records as the lead single from the band's live album The Mark, Tom, and Travis Show (The Enema Strikes Back!) (2000). " Man Overboard" is a song by the American rock band Blink-182. From the album The Mark, Tom, and Travis Show (The Enema Strikes Back!)
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