All the Small Things

"All the Small Things" is a song by 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 into the pop spotlight they were skewering and sparked debate; some critics argued the line between spoof and participation had grown thin.

Upon release, "All the Small Things" quickly emerged as one of the era's most commercially successful pop-punk singles, charting internationally and propelling Blink-182 to mainstream stardom. It became the band’s highest-charting single in the United States, peaking at number six on the Billboard Hot 100, topping the Modern Rock Tracks chart, and reaching number two in the United Kingdom. It has since become a cross-generational pop standard, embraced as a karaoke staple and absorbed into popular culture through films, TV, video games, sports teams, and countless cover versions.