All the Small Things

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"All the Small Things" is a song by the American rock band Blink-182. It was released in September 1999 as the second single from the band's third studio album, Enema of the State, through MCA Records. Built on bright, three-chord pop-punk and a "na na na" hook, the song was written primarily by guitarist Tom DeLonge as an ode to his girlfriend. He structured it as a deliberately simple, radio-ready pop song, drawing inspiration from the direct, melodic minimalism of the Ramones. The song was produced by Jerry Finn. The accompanying music video, directed by Marcos Siega, became a defining element of the song's impact. It parodies the visual language of contemporary teen-pop acts such as the Backstreet Boys and NSYNC, featuring exaggerated choreography, stylized beach photo shoots, and tongue-in-cheek recreations of boy-band tropes. The clip became a staple on MTV, where its self-aware comic sensibility and high rotation significantly expanded the band's audience. It also pushed the band...

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