"Stockholm Syndrome" is a song by American rock band Blink-182. It is the fifth track on the band's fifth studio album, Blink-182 (2003). The song, primarily written by bassist Mark Hoppus (although all three members are credited), revolves around paranoia and miscommunication, while referencing a psychological phenomenon involving hostages. Actress Joanne Whalley provides the spoken word interlude preceding the song, which consists of recited World War II-era love letters.