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These are all from Billie. The American Dream Is Killing Me: 'That song is more about being a stressed-out American. Our politics are so divided and polarized right now. We had an insurrection. We have homeless people in the street. We have so many issues, and they come onto your algorithm feed at such a pace. It just stresses you out, the anxiety of being an American and how it becomes so overwhelming. I think it was easier to satirize George Bush because we didn’t have social media. It was before all the tech bros came in. Now you have these billionaires who would rather shoot a rocket into space than deal with the infrastructure we have here.' (Vulture, 2024) One Eyed Bastard: ‘Lyrically, I was just reflecting on bad times in life. That’s the thing about nostalgia, sometimes you think, “That was an awful time.” Everybody’s got that ugly place in their life where they have to deal with ugly thoughts – it could be like revenge or whatever. Thankfully, I have an outlet in songwriting.’ (Rolling Stone, January 2024) Dilemma: 'That’s one of my favourite songs on the record. I think it really cuts to the core of drug addiction, alcohol addiction and mental health. The first line is, "Welcome to my problems / It’s not an invitation." It almost sounds like Facebook within itself. It’s like, "Come feel sorry for me, come feel my pain." But, you know, I don’t have Facebook or Twitter, so I just do it in songs to where I think with melody it becomes more relatable, and people can interpret it in the different ways they want. It could be me just joking, but it could be dead fucking serious, too.' (Kerrang, 2024) Bobby Sox: ‘Bobby Sox was originally about just sitting on the sofa or going to a movie with my missus. It was sort of more about our relationship, but I flipped the script a little bit with the second chorus where it goes into "do you wanna be my boyfriend?" So I sort of flipped the gender thing before on Basket Case, but this one gives it a whole new level. Sort of turns the song into a queer anthem.’ (SiriusXM, 2024) Suzie Chapstick: ‘Suzie Chapstick could be a song about what your friends are up to lately, you haven't seen in years, looking on Instagram... to see how other people's lives are doing, and we're all alive and doing well together, so…’ (SiriusXM, 2024) Strange Days Are Here to Stay: 'There’s one line that says, "Ever since Bowie died, it hasn’t been the same." That’s always kind of stuck with me. That was the beginning of 2016, and then it seemed like when the Starman left this Earth, all the mad men came in and started to destroy everything.' (Kerrang, 2024) Living in the '20s: 'Living In The ‘20s is like we are living in The Upside Down. My country is supposed to be the United States of America but there’s no unity at all. And so, I observe and I report what I see. And strange days are here to stay.' (Kerrang, 2024) Father to a Son: 'It's heavy. I was only 22 years old when I became a dad and time has passed, and they’ve become the young men that they are now. I wanted a moment like Wake Me Up When September Ends, which is a song about my father, being a son. But the other side of the coin is me being a father to my sons and hoping that I did something good. I’m saying I’m going to ride shotgun as close to my sons as I possibly can, to try to do the best I can. And thankfully, I have a really, really, good relationship with both.' Father to a Son: 'I dedicated the song to my two sons, who are now 28 and 25 years old. I wrote Wake Me Up When September Ends about my father twenty years ago. I was 10 when he died. Then I became a father myself at an early age and simply didn’t know what I was doing, what was expected of me. I did my best and was always there as these babies became boys, these boys became young men.' I don't remember where the Father to a Son ones came from... anyone have any idea?

Why are we so obsessed with what Fantano thinks? Is he influential in a way that I’ve just completely missed?

This has to be the advert ever 😂😂😂 https://www.instagram.com/stories/billiejoearmstrong/3626044545953622070?utm_source=ig_story_item_share&igsh=MWhnbjdwN3RodXRzag==

I'd never heard of him before I joined this site. Users on here seem to have a fascination with whether or not the band get his approval. When it comes to music which is almost entirely subjective medium, it's a bit weird to put so much credence in what some YouTuber thinks. Traditionally, music criticism can offer objective insights by examining musical elements like structure, technical execution, and historical context. As far as I can tell, this guy's content just boils down to whether he likes something or not. I might be getting a bit long in the tooth, but who cares?

Jesus christ Lenny cameo!

Redundant is easily a top 5 music video of Green Day’s the concept alone! I will never know why this song was not a hit single or why it isn’t a live staple. Perfection

Not sure if anyone posted here, but Dita Von Teese recently posted to IG about her appearance in the “Redundant” video! https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIrmm1ozM-1/?igsh=MXg2aW5lbjE2c3g0ag== “Fun fact, I was in a @greenday video in the 90’s. I arrived camera ready and in my own dress 💅 #greenday #coachella” I actually didn’t know this myself and now I have another fun fact for the future haha

My thoughts on Ballyhoo: First listen: Meh, don’t know… Second listen: Hm, wait, maybe… Third listen: YES! Love it!!! And even if it was recorded about six months ago, I think it was written at the same time as the Saviors songs, covering similar topics as Dilemma and Goodnight Adeline.

I cannot EVER figure out what song you are talking about if you use acronyms. TST. WO. AOTDWTD. FS. GTP. In fact, if I see anything like that I won't even attempt to read the post, lol. Not a rant, I'm totally chill. Just saying. SGMW, CC.

I'm (finally) updating content on GDA and want to include song meanings for Saviors. Rather than just summarize what might be floating out there on the internet I'd like to get your feedback for the meaning of each song so we can share with others. If there are interviews where the band has talked specifically about a song we can include that. If someone shares something that you think is accurate please like the post so I can make sure to give more weight to that interpretation.

I GOT THE SLURPEEEE. I absolutely love the flavor, and I didn't realize how huge the cup was gonna be, lolll. Took me two hours of non-stop sips to finish it. I didn't get the speaker, but it looks cool . The guy at the 7-11 was so nice too, he comes up to me and said "Do you want to try to new slurpee." And I was like "Yah-," and he got SO excited. He gave me a sample and was so stoked about it. He said he has been drinking it non stop loll. Love it. I am of course keeping the cup, hehe.

When you go to the Conservatory and a certain Tre Cool quote pops into your head in the arid room.

The Redundant music video is easily the best music video of the band! Here's another cool fun fact : it premiered on MTV Live on 17th April 1998!

Weird to me that the deluxe edition doesn't include Fever.

It's absolutely perfect. The bad acting, the dog, the punk bunny, the toy cars... just perfection

Spotify update: 35,2 million listeners! 😄

The greatness was evident early.... https://www.facebook.com/reel/2173551863085755

“Meeting my hero”: The artist Billie Joe Armstrong called the punk rock Keith Richards https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/billie-joe-armstrong-punk-keith-richards/

Absolutely. That's a music critic job, clinical analysis of a song, which they may like or not, possibly without any emotional attachment? It was the critics that predicted GD's terminal decline after Warning. And look how wrong they where. A critic's entitled to their opinion of course. But have they got what I have, GD is in my body, soul and spirit. My heart belongs to them coz they make me happy. And SILB & Ballyhoo are awesome, thanks GD. ❤️

I am getting one on Friday when I come back home from therapy. SOOOO excited to try it

PBC cups and straws spotted in Chicago! My friend just grabbed one for me! 🥲 It's 2600 N Lincoln near DePaul. Also my friend is the best. She went to 13 different locations to look for me lol. Even her husband was looking for me! Gotta love it when your friends enable your GD obsession.

I remember learning this years ago when I was obsessed with Dita Von Tease! I rushed and watched the video just to find her lol. Redundant has always been one of my fave songs and videos. I don't think it gets enough love!

im guessing we might see Hella Tiny Tour 2 at one point Warning 25 is a given, but i wonder if they're gonna say fuck it or not with including a certain concept that ended up getting "stolen" and that would later evolve into AI theres also Punk Bunny, which will always keep on rolling no matter what

Yes, the run of US festivals is quite extensive! It does seem like GD have really enjoyed this tour/cycle. That's why a tiny part of me wondered if they would do some more shows next year before ending this cycle, but it's probably just wishful thinking on my behalf!

This is hilarious!🤣

I am lovin Ballyhoo.......kinda like it a tad better than SILB

Finally got round to listening to the east Bay Yesterday podcast about Murray Bowles. An interesting listen, GD get a few mentions, including thanks for taking care of the print cost of $30,000.

My mum told me Mark Hoppus was on Something For the Weekend (UK Sunday morning tv show) yesterday to promote his book and was talking about Blink's "rivalry" with Green Day, and he compared it to the Beatles and Rolling Stones

Agreed. People can't have much going for them. I see it with other bands too and it's sad and laughable at the same time. When you don't have anything good to say why do you keep spending your time talking about them.

I've always had respect and admiration for anyone who can play a musical instrument, No matter what kind of instrument or musical genre. Even if you're just entertaining yourself at home like me following along to a song, the feeling is amazing. In my own humble way, I really enjoy following along to GD songs on guitar. Ballyhoo is no different. And it appears to be very popular as there are a number of covers on YouTube. I particularly like this one:-

Got to support our band. There are mega days too, when you can double your vote but it tells you how many votes you have, you still just log in once.

Chart update (no new peaks) Alternative Airplay- 18, up from 19 Mainstream Rock Airplay- 20, down from 19 Rock and Alternative Airplay- 26, down from 24 I'll update if there's any new peaks, but it looks like it's sliding down.

There's one by my house I can check but they didn't even have the coffee stuff , not even the promos on the window, so I highly doubt it.

1,881,413,741 streams in total for American Idiot on Spotify.

Ballyhoo is somewhat kinda The KKK Took My Baby Away from the Ramones

I hear a lot of Plimsouls influence on Ballyhoo. I like it.

I prefer these deluxe editions to a throw away EP, and I have a feeling that's what Green Day are thinking as well. Why put out an EP that nobody's going to pay any attention to when you could do a few more songs and do a full on album cycle. These bonus tracks are a lot like 1972 in that way. Remember all the hype - "Green Day have 6 songs, aaaaagh!" But this time, it's adding to the album, giving us fan a more satisfying conclusion to the Saviors era, may it continue so far that it overlaps into - and yeah, I don't leave without doing it- ALBUM 15 ERA, oh yeah!!!!!

AOTDWTD is Art of the Deal With the Devil by the Network. Thanks Reddit. YOU SHOULD KNOW THAT @That Dude, you are always talking about about them, hahah WO is Wild One GTP is Going to Pasalacqua Is TST The Simpsons' Theme? I looked up Green Day songs in letter order to figure these out lol; anyone who is good at acronyms, please lemme know if I'm wrong -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Also, this is soooo random, but how does everyone imagine the GDC? I imagine all of us sitting in a garage talking about Green Day, loll. There's a foosball table, a TV, and couches, and we are all just hanging out. When we are watching concerts together, we are all watching the TV and discussing it. Oh, and all of the fangirls sit in a circle, discussing Billie's floof. ........ Just me that imagines what the GDC would look like in real life?

Yes, last Tuesday there was a double vote. I don’t know if it’s always on Tuesday.

Yeah Im sorry . I feel bad that I am all on here saying "I GOT THE SLURPEE". Kinda feels like bragging. I feel so bad ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I think the video was that funny Slurpee promotion, hehe. I JINXED IT 😭 Also, since it is the Kerplunk slurpee, they spelled candy with a k. THE DETAILS ❤️

I always order it form their webstore. Shipping to Germany is freaking expensive though 🙈 But I order like every six months so that's okay for me But they really need an EU store

Reminder: I hope you are all still voting!😁

Billie Joe Armstrong looks back on Green Day's "scary" and "out of control" rocket ride to fame https://www.msn.com/en-us/music/news/billie-joe-armstrong-looks-back-on-green-day-s-scary-and-out-of-control-rocket-ride-to-fame/ar-AA1E0Qwl

Descendants, Rancid, Operation Ivy, Fifteen, AFI, Best Coast, Generation X, Billy Bragg, Bruiser Queen, Buzzcocks, Dog Party, The Dopamines, FIDLAR, Hüsker Dü, The Interrupters, Jawbreaker, The Leftovers, The Linda Lindas, Lipstick Homicide, The Misfits, The Muffs, Mystic Knights of the Cobra, The Offspring, Pinhead Gunpowder, Teenage Bottlerocket. A lot of my music taste has been shaped by Green Day. That’s why I don’t consider their pop/rock crossover appeal to be a bad thing.

I like how "Fantano likes a Green Day song" just means "Fantano not putting Green Day in worst tracks of the week"

Haha thanks, we match! 😀

OMG hahahahaah. That's hilarious lol, totally made my day It looks like Billie can't even keep it serious when he walks into Mike's office. "Sir, sir!!". lmfao

Going to N1 would love to meet some folk if possible (and if any are also doing Werchter!)

Spotify’s sorting is so poor. So many versions of the same song, and some album editions only appear in search of playlists but not on the artist page. What a mess.

Kills me that these kind of events only ever happen in the US! So jealous 🤬😂