Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

Tagged: Green Day

Green Day's Top Songs

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US rock band Green Day was created in California by two musicians, Mike Dirnt and Billie Joe Armstrong, in 1987. The band is currently composed of the above-named artists as well as German-American musician...

Figurative language

Figurative Language in Songs

Figurative Language in Popular Songs

Figurative language – i.e. the usage of similes, metaphors, allusions, personifications and hyperboles – is arguably the greatest tool at a songwriter’s disposal outside of words themselves. That’s because practically every song you hear, no...

Geek Stink Breath

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“Geek Stink Breath” by Green Day

“Geek Stink Breath” is a semi-metaphorical song in which there is pretty much a consensus concerning its meaning. And the meaning in question is that the song is about the negative effects of getting hooked...

At the Library

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“At the Library” by Green Day

Green Day’s “At the Library” centers on the singer’s infatuation with the addressee. It would seem, based on the title, that the story is taking place “at the library”, even though said venue is never...

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“Here Comes the Shock” by Green Day

Honestly speaking, the lyrics of “Here Comes the Shock” read as if the singer is taking on the role of a gang member or perhaps even leader of such an organization. He and his cohorts...

Green Day's "21 Guns"

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Green Day’s “21 Guns” Lyrics Meaning

In “21 Guns”, Green Day use significant imagery common in war to depict the devastating state of a relationship. The first line and subsequent verses reveal how both parties are confused about continuing the...

American Idiot by Green Day

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Green Day’s “American Idiot” Lyrics Meaning

On “American Idiot”, the speaker distances himself from his own country to speak against the act of joining the bandwagon in being misled by the propaganda that frequently emanates from the media and government....

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Green Day’s “Father of All…” Lyrics Meaning

The setting of Green Day’s “Father of All…” is the narrator being in some type of troubled environment. One pressing issue is apparently the state of the natural environment. Also he describes himself and the person...

Wake Me Up When September Ends

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“Wake Me Up When September Ends” by Green Day

“Wake Me Up When September Ends” came out as part of Green Day’s multi-platinum 2004 concept album “American Idiot”, which is centered on the life of a fictional character. However, such is not the case...