blink-182’s iconic “I Miss You” has been covered endlessly—by everyone from 5 Seconds of Summer to mgk (long before his Travis Barker connection turned him into one of pop-punk’s biggest names). Since reuniting in 2023, the trio have headlined When We Were Young and will return in 2025—this time alongside a reunited Panic! At The Disco.
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Slowly Slowly
Australian band Slowly Slowly turns “I Miss You” into a sprawling emo slow burn. Stripped of its original pop-punk polish, their version leans on aching vocals and raw instrumentation, heightening the track’s vulnerability. It’s a stirring reinterpretation that feels both intimate and cathartic. They could have easily convinced us that this was their song and not a cover.
5 Seconds Of Summer
5 Seconds Of Summer put their own spin on blink-182’s “I Miss You,” with a stripped-back arrangement that highlights their harmonies and vocal interplay. Vocalists Luke Hemmings and Michael Clifford channel Mark Hoppus, while Callum Hood adds his touch to Tom DeLonge‘s parts. The result blends nostalgia with the band’s distinct alt-pop flair, paying homage to the original.
Boyce Avenue
In signature Boyce Avenue fashion, blink-182’s “I Miss You” transforms into a piano-laden ballad. Alejandro Manzano’s smooth vocals insert a romantic quality, amplifying the track’s heartfelt message by leaning into warmth and intimacy
First To Eleven
First To Eleven delivers a familiar yet forceful take on “I Miss You,” casting the track in their own high-energy light. Punchy guitars and gritty textures propel the cover forward, while Audra Miller’s strong, impassioned vocals preserve the spirit of the original. The result feels both faithful and refreshed, carrying a youthful edge that injects new life into the blink-182 classic.
gnash
gnash strips “I Miss You” down to its emotional core, layering delicate piano and understated beats under hushed vocals. The result feels lo-fi, reshaping the song into something more modern and fragile.
mgk
Before his mainstream pivot into pop-punk and close friendship with Travis Barker, mgk covered “I Miss You” with a raw delivery. His gravelly vocals complement the darker tone of the track, and paired with sparse acoustic backing, the song assumes a confessional intimacy. This isn’t the first (or last) time that Kels showed his appreciation for the trio, singing “Just like our favorite song, yeah blink-182/Now I just turn it off when it comes on, I wish I hated you” on the 2012 “Her Song.”
