J'net Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 Okay, for Christmas week for all you Whatsername fans (who might be interested to know that I stopped counting your votes over a month ago), this week's Song of the Week is Whatsername. Please use this thread to discuss your thoughts and feelings about the song. Whatsername is American Idiot's closing song and ends the album on a piercingly poignant note. American Idiot was Green Day's first album to hit #1. It debuted as #1 on the charts just one week after its release in October 2004. Despite the fact that I've made everyone wait so long for it, you should know that I love this song. It evokes such a nostalgic yearning for that past that's been left behind. A couple of vids for your viewing and listening enjoyment. The sound quality on the second one is surprising. Whatsername Lyrics Thought I ran onto you down on the street. Then it turned out only to be a dream. I made a point to burn all of the photographs. She went away and then I took a different path. I remember the face, But I can't recall the name Now I wonder how Whatsername has been. Seems that she disappeared without a trace. Did she ever marry old what's his face? I made a point to burn all of the photographs. She went away and then I took a different path. I remember the face, But I can't recall the name. Now I wonder how Whatsername has been. Remember, whatever It seems like forever ago. Remember, whatever It seems like forever ago. The regrets are useless In my mind. She's in my head, I must confess. The regrets are useless In my mind. She's in my head - From so long ago – (go … go … go … go). And in the darkest night, If my memory serves me right, I'll never turn back time. Forgetting you, but not the time. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You can nominate songs for discussion as Song of the Week in the Song Discussions thread, which contains links to each previous Song of the Week from 9/14/2009 forward in its original post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spizz Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 AGAIN?!awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigYellowTaxi Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 Just Epic. Purely epic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzz Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 I can listen to this song on repeat. Easily in my top 3 off American Idiot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opezi Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 awesome and oh j'net is one post away from 5,000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gabbag Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 I really do love this song, especially the end part, it is a great ending to American Idiot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 I just love how its starts off slow and then they just throw pure Rock in your ears. Everytime i hear thins song, it just reminds me of what a master piece American Idiot really is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champagne mami Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 I really, really, really love this song.I never get tired of it.Deff one of my favorites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharmellow Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 What a great song. I don't think they could've had a better fitted song to end the album. Forgetting you, but not the time. Perfect words to end the song. Musically, I can't even begin to describe how much I love it. The rhythm of the guitar sets the mood/atmosphere of the song.Great choice, magnificent song. Definitely one of my favorite songs on American Idiot (if not my first favorite). Very deserving to be song of the week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gusgd Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 I was JUST listening to it. I love this song, and I never get sick of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan86 Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 This one of my favourites, such a great song.Greatest end to an album IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LetItBeHappy Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 I LOVE THIS SONG! It was my favorite song for a loooong while The last line "forgetting you but not the time"... the way Billie sings it, makes you feel completely sure that he'll forget it, because is the right thing to do and all that. And Mike did a really good job there with his bass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarahnade. Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 I just listened to this the other day and got so emotional. Sometimes I don't realize how amazing it really is. It's the best closure to American Idiot they could've possibly made. I love how it builds and builds and then just explodes. I love the melody, the lyrics, the music, and Billie's voice. It's just a perfect song, definitley one of my favorites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mar Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 I SO called this being Christmas' song weeks ago! I can't begin to explain my love for this song. It's so poignant and perfect. "Forgetting you but not the time" - I love that line so much. In Jesus' year of living dangerously that is American Idiot as a whole, even with his homecoming and losing touch with Whatsername, Tunny, and of course St. Jimmy, he still remembers what he went through, and that impacted his life so much. "Then it turned out to only be a dream" shows the impact of Whatsername on his life...was this a good or a bad dream (running into her)? We don't know. Yet, he still thinks about her, she's still in his subconscious. He can burn the physical evidence of her, and attempt to act nonchalant towards her, but she's still in his head. He forgets about her during the day, but at night? He can't forget her completely, and he sure as hell can't forget the time they spent together.It's not a love song, but it's a loving song that emphasizes, as indirectly and as nonchalantly as possible, the impact someone can have on our lives.Beautiful song, beautiful lyrics. So much emotion in Billie's voice, and Tre and Mike just bring so much to the song (especially Mike; I adore the bass line).So glad this is SOTW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trina Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 Just pulled out the American Idiot booklet from my cd there, last night because this time of year is always so nostalgic for me, especially with Green Day related stuff. I got this album for christmas after months of anticipation, 5 years ago.I remember on xmas morning when I lied down on the floor and read through the booklet over and over and traced my fingers over the words. I'd do that alot for the next couple of years..I just adore this song. It really is the best ending to a record (remember them?) ever.It's so beautiful and sad and simple yet complicated.As usual Billie Joe writes lyrics that anyone can relate to.My favourite part:Remember, whateverIt seems like forever ago.......The regrets are uselessIn my mind.She's in my head,......And in the darkest night,If my memory serves me right,I'll never turn back time......Forgetting you, but not the time.Just beautiful and such raw emotion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Breakdown Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 Favorite Green Day song...EVER.First Green Day song i learned on guitar.First Green Day song i learned on piano.Most listened to song, according to iTunes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gusgd Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 It should've been released as a single. It'd be interesting to see the video for this song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gabbag Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 It should've been released as a single. It'd be interesting to see the video for this song.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7F_9ND5SEDQThere is this horrible one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Breakdown Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7F_9ND5SEDQThere is this horrible oneYeah what was up with that video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mar Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 I remember on xmas morning when I lied down on the floor and read through the booklet over and over and traced my fingers over the words. I'd do that alot for the next couple of years..I did the same. I'd never had an album where I followed the liner notes so closely while listening to an album before. Nearly every time I listened to that CD, I read along with the liner notes too. It just felt like I was completing a puzzle, getting the complete picture, reading AND listening to the album.It should've been released as a single. It'd be interesting to see the video for this song.Oh Lord, DO NOT remind me of the Whatsername video I choose to forget actually exists Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjrules Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 I LOVE this song. Easily one of the best from American Idiot, and the best ending to anyone of Green Day's albums. I love it so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gusgd Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7F_9ND5SEDQThere is this horrible oneI've never seen this video before WTF? haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura! Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 My favorite song off of American Idiot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzz Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7F_9ND5SEDQThere is this horrible oneYeah really. I can picture this story in my head, it sucks that they never explored the visual side of this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trina Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 Yet again, I'm going to throw this out there... I like the Whatsername video. bwahahaStill it deserved a better video and an actual release. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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