Why do you love/listen to green day?

[billie-joe-geek72]

Because they're fucking awesome.

[cocopot]

Because they're fucking awesome.

Ha, THIS.

I don't know. That's what I like. Obviously there's something about their music that resonates with me on different levels. They write personal music that's also free-thinking, different and upbeat all at the same time. Also, the guys themselves. They're just...pfft, "shithot".

They are different than anyone else. They are true to themselves, and to the people around them.

I love them because I think they are the best people I could've ever asked for to have in my life. They are so much apart of my everyday, that I don't know what I'd do without them. I wouldn't be me if it weren't for them, and I thank them so much for that. It's because of them that I'm proud of who I've become.

and this. I really couldn't have said it better myself. Thank you

[Tubbie Head]

I don't know....

I love EVERYTHING about them!! When I say everything it means really everything!!

Each one of them are very special, their music is special, the lyrics Billie writes are perfect and the way he sings them!

They are my idols, and I can't tell just how much I love them. Ohh... I wish I could write all that's here in my heart..

But You guys just summed it up all pretty well xD

[greendaygal89]

Because they're fucking awesome.

THIS!!

[Jinjonator]

Godly music, godly lyrics, godly people.

Seriously, this is the one band where I've been able to relate to the band members as human beings. In other cases, even if I can relate to another band's music, they're still just people who play music, not people, if that makes any sense.

[Rebel07]

I love them for a million reasons, but I'll try to sum it up best I can!

Billie's voice is like no one's I've ever heard, and I LOVE it. He has a way of conveying feelings through his voice that is so mesmerizing.

I love their sound, both new and old. There's not one band that I think really, really sounds like them, and I like that. I love how unique their music is.

Billie's writing. I could go on forever about this, but I am SUCH a fan of his songwriting. He knows how to put into words feelings that most people have trouble articulating, and does it in such a raw, honest way. His lyrics are never difficult to understand - he doesn't flood his songs with big words and ideas that most people wouldn't understand. It's very listener-friendly writing, yet quite profound sometimes.

Most importantly, the guys. Just - it's hard to say everything I love about them. I love how much they LOVE what they do. They don't make music for the money, they make music because it's their passion. I love how much they clearly love each other - there are few bands that after so many years are still that tight. I love their sense of humor - they never take themselves too seriously, and there hasn't been one interview were they failed to make me laugh. I love how they say what they're thinking and aren't afraid to rock the boat. I love how great they are to their fans. I love how they are these Gods onstage, but are also the least "rockstar-ish" people you could find. They are just so normal. Or as normal as they can get, lol, but you know what I mean. They are family men who have their priorities straight, which is DEFINITELY not a "typical rockstar" thing to do. I don't look at them as being "famous" or "celebrities" - they're just "the guys". They're genuine, down-to-earth, nice people.

I love them because I think they are the best people I could've ever asked for to have in my life. They are so much apart of my everyday, that I don't know what I'd do without them. I wouldn't be me if it weren't for them, and I thank them so much for that. It's because of them that I'm proud of who I've become.

damn i was going to post until i read this... pretty much sums it all up lol

only thing i can think to add is that i love that they make they're fans feel like individuals and like you actually matter to them.

green day are the only men that make sense to me anymore.

[Chelsea Hotel]

Let me tell you a little story.

When I was about twelve or so, I was doing my homework in my living room listening to AI on my iPod. And then my dad came in and told me to stop listening to music because it would break my concentration. I tried to protest, but he made me hand over the iPod. And then he sat down on the couch and watched TV.

And all I could think was Well, fuck you, old man.

Green Day are the band that told me I could say "fuck you." That it was okay to feel angry, or wronged. Green Day validated me. They let me know it was okay.

[Salmonator.]

Let me tell you a little story.

When I was about twelve or so, I was doing my homework in my living room listening to AI on my iPod. And then my dad came in and told me to stop listening to music because it would break my concentration. I tried to protest, but he made me hand over the iPod. And then he sat down on the couch and watched TV.

I cannot do homework without my iPod, I just can't.

[Jinjonator]

I cannot do homework without my iPod, I just can't.

Same here. Doing work without listening to music is like having sex without genitalia; it just doesn't work, and there's that feeling that something very important is missing.

[dolce]

^ Well said. Same with car rides - if the CD player is off, my ipod turns on. I NEED music in the car.

[drumstick]

I can't describe it...

everything I would say would not be enough to describe the feeling I feel for them and their music!

It's just indescribable

[AnaArmstrong]

I believe it's something without a real reason =]

you started one day for fun to listen to a band. Little by little you understand that music and that band. And the music itself understand you! ahahah that's crazy!

I think that the riffs are important, Billie's voice is amazing, Trè's drum parts are awesome and Mike's solos are wonderfull. But it's more than this.

They always have the right words for the right moment. When I'm sad or depressed and friends can't help me, and parents don't understand me, and everything sucks and life seems to be a big asshole, I just put on the stereo Insomniac or Dookie or American Idiot and I find a reason to fight! They're powerfull and strong even in slow songs.

And listening to Green Day makes me consciouss that it's not important what you wear, your image and the opinion of people about you: the important is being yourself every single moment of our life. Now I don't give a shit if someone looks me like I'm a reject: well I'm a reject and I'm proud of being myself!

I'M AN OUTSIDER, OUTSIDE OF EVERYTHING, EVERYTHING YOU KNOW, EVERYTHING YOU KNOW IT DISTURBS ME SO!

[z5warrior]

I love them for a million reasons, but I'll try to sum it up best I can!

Billie's voice is like no one's I've ever heard, and I LOVE it. He has a way of conveying feelings through his voice that is so mesmerizing.

I love their sound, both new and old. There's not one band that I think really, really sounds like them, and I like that. I love how unique their music is.

Billie's writing. I could go on forever about this, but I am SUCH a fan of his songwriting. He knows how to put into words feelings that most people have trouble articulating, and does it in such a raw, honest way. His lyrics are never difficult to understand - he doesn't flood his songs with big words and ideas that most people wouldn't understand. It's very listener-friendly writing, yet quite profound sometimes.

Most importantly, the guys. Just - it's hard to say everything I love about them. I love how much they LOVE what they do. They don't make music for the money, they make music because it's their passion. I love how much they clearly love each other - there are few bands that after so many years are still that tight. I love their sense of humor - they never take themselves too seriously, and there hasn't been one interview were they failed to make me laugh. I love how they say what they're thinking and aren't afraid to rock the boat. I love how great they are to their fans. I love how they are these Gods onstage, but are also the least "rockstar-ish" people you could find. They are just so normal. Or as normal as they can get, lol, but you know what I mean. They are family men who have their priorities straight, which is DEFINITELY not a "typical rockstar" thing to do. I don't look at them as being "famous" or "celebrities" - they're just "the guys". They're genuine, down-to-earth, nice people.

I love them because I think they are the best people I could've ever asked for to have in my life. They are so much apart of my everyday, that I don't know what I'd do without them. I wouldn't be me if it weren't for them, and I thank them so much for that. It's because of them that I'm proud of who I've become.

This

U took the word right out of my mouth. I love them because of their music and that they're great people. They make me feel better when I'm sad or feeling down. Their music has a message and is personal and that's what makes them great. They're funny and real with real talent and a real heart they put in they're music, family, and fans. They're really inspirational and I really love them for everything they've done for me.

[tonda-gossa]

I only listen to music I can relate to. There isn't a band that I love that I haven't been able to relate to in some way.

Mostly, emotionally. When a band can write a song that you feel could easily have been written about you, that's an unbeatable feeling. There's something to be said about the connection between a band and their fans.

Music is my drug, it's kept me going through the toughest situations in my life.

Green Day's music have been apart of my life for a long time, and they're just one of the few bands that I am proud to be a huge fan of.

[downontelegraph]

because they make beautiful music. i can relate to their songs in ways that i've never been able to relate to other artists, or even to some people. it takes really talented, passionate people to make you feel like you're a part of something, and they do it better than anyone. i also love each of their personalities. they're so funny, yet they have a sense of seriousnes about them that lets you know they're very intelligent, down to earth people. love 'em

[Leisha-LUNA]

This sounds pretty pathetic, but this thread has made me cry. Seriously cry. As in, I am sitting here right now with tears streaming down my face.

It made me think about why I love Green Day and why I love the fans. You guys get me. Most people don't understand why we are all so defensive of the guys and their music, they don't understand why they are all I can think about and why they are the most important people in my life.

When I read this question I tried to think back on the days when I first started listening to Green Day, I remember listening to AI and Dookie that first day, and I remember loving it. But I don't remember the moment I went "this is it for me." That's because I can't imagine not having them in my life. I don't remember life without their songs and their antics and their opinions guiding my day to day life.

They've given me so much just through their music. The lyrics, the melodies, Billie's voice, Mike's everything, Tre's grin and his drumming and just everything about these guys - I love them completely.

This is all coming out far too emotional but I can't help it haha.

At the Perth show, after my stagedive and I got back to my spot, I looked up at Mike and said "thank you thank you thank you" and he shook his head and said "thank you" and he really looked like he meant it and it was the most precious moment of my life. The guys truly care about their fans and that is something a lot of other bands don't have.

They love every second of what they do and it really shows in their music.

I miss them so much clearly I'm still suffering from serious Post Concert Depression.

Okay I gotta stop now. Getting far too worked up over this.

[mary_x3]

^ i completely agree. none of my friends get it they don't like green day. so when i get so mad at them when they talk badly about them they're like calm down its not a big deal they're just a band, its just music. and i'm like no! they're more than just a band to me, it's more than just music to me. they're my heroes, their music has completely changed my life and made me the person that i am today. i'm so much more confident in myself than i ever thought i would be, and i love being my own person and not caring what anyone else thinks. if it wasn't for green day i wouldn't be like this.

you guys on here are the only people that understand that. and i'm so thankful to have all of you. and thankful for green day for bringing us all together. the way that their music affects us is truly amazing.

[stephhh nicole]

This sounds pretty pathetic, but this thread has made me cry. Seriously cry. As in, I am sitting here right now with tears streaming down my face.

It made me think about why I love Green Day and why I love the fans. You guys get me. Most people don't understand why we are all so defensive of the guys and their music, they don't understand why they are all I can think about and why they are the most important people in my life.

When I read this question I tried to think back on the days when I first started listening to Green Day, I remember listening to AI and Dookie that first day, and I remember loving it. But I don't remember the moment I went "this is it for me." That's because I can't imagine not having them in my life. I don't remember life without their songs and their antics and their opinions guiding my day to day life.

They've given me so much just through their music. The lyrics, the melodies, Billie's voice, Mike's everything, Tre's grin and his drumming and just everything about these guys - I love them completely.

This is all coming out far too emotional but I can't help it haha.

At the Perth show, after my stagedive and I got back to my spot, I looked up at Mike and said "thank you thank you thank you" and he shook his head and said "thank you" and he really looked like he meant it and it was the most precious moment of my life. The guys truly care about their fans and that is something a lot of other bands don't have.

They love every second of what they do and it really shows in their music.

I miss them so much clearly I'm still suffering from serious Post Concert Depression.

Okay I gotta stop now. Getting far too worked up over this.

THIS!

but dw we're seeing them in like 5 months

hang in there till then

[Leisha-LUNA]

you guys on here are the only people that understand that. and i'm so thankful to have all of you. and thankful for green day for bringing us all together. the way that their music affects us is truly amazing.

exactly! they do more than just inspire and entertain us, they bring us together! I have met some of my BEST friends because of Green Day, and had the most incredible experiences.

I mean, I have sung in front of 12000 people because Green Day love their fans and they put that something extra into their shows. I would never have done that if it wasn't for those guys.

alkdjfoiadbsfasdjnf they are amazing.

[mary_x3]

they care so much about us and thats part of what makes them so great. and the fact that we can relate to the messages in their music makes it like they understand us in a way you know? when they see us all singing back their lyrics it just makes them so happy to know that they mean so much to us. i love that about them, they are amazing.

and i have met some of the best people because of green day. people that are there for me no matter what. i feel closer to them than to friends that i have known for most of my life.

[DistilledxSpirits]

The music; I honestly cannot tell you how many times I've listened to one of their songs and thought "Holy shit... that totally sums up how I feel right now." or felt like Billie Joe's words have somehow expressed thoughts to feelings that I'd never been able to put into words on my own.

Lines like "Home is where your heart is but what a shame, 'cause everyone's heart doesn't beat the same." just hit me so hard, because it sums me up perfectly.

And to know that there's other people out there who see the world in the same light as you is comforting when I feel so alone.

I've found that their music has also became a vital outlet for my emotions too. I've always kept them bottled up to the point where I was on the verge of exploding.

There are even times where I know that I need to cry to make myself feel better, but I can't quite manage it; so I listen to one of their songs and end up bawling my eyes out. No other band can tug on my heart strings like they can.

Billie Joe's voice; as far as I'm concerned it's the closest thing to perfect that a human voice can be. Honestly I would listen to any song, no matter how terrible it was, if he was singing it, just so I could listen to his voice. It's husky and masculine but at the same time it can be so vulnerable. He's one of the few people I can actually tolerate singing high notes. And I find it strangely comforting. I often listen to interviews with him as I'm going to sleep because I find it soothing.

The guys themselves; everyone's probably already mentioned the qualities I adore about the boys. But I guess the most important thing to me is the fact that they made me feel visible again; like maybe I was worth something.

For so long I've been the invisible girl... you'd be amazed what I can mange to do and not get noticed.

And for those three guys, the three people in my life that actually matter to me, to acknowledge my existence was the most overwhelming feeling I've ever experienced.

I'm not going to go down the MCR road and say that this band saved my life. But they at least gave me a purpose; some kind of direction, when I had none.

I was on the verge of trying escape from a very dark place when I began my obsession with this band. And even though I still have days where I feel like that place is sucking me back in, it's comforting to know that these guys are always there for me to fall back on and offer some kind of support. They can always make me feel better, even if it's just for a little while.

They've helped me begin piecing my life back together by distracting me and making me smile when no-one else can.

They helped me realize that life isn't so bad after all.

[Alex.]

I can't describe it...

everything I would say would not be enough to describe the feeling I feel for them and their music!

It's just indescribable

[Sarahnade.]

...I have no idea. I love them for many reasons, big and small.

I love the music, and them as people. I listen to them because..they're good. They write good songs, and they can actually play their instruments. They sing songs that I can relate too, especially on the earlier stuff. And albums like Warning, AI, and 21CB especially make me think about the world and things that not every 10-15 year olds think about. They introduced me to so many things. I like to say I learned from them, that they taught me things. I feel like they helped me mature.

And as people, they aren't assholes. They are just like normal people. The fame didn't go to their heads. They come off as the nicest, funniest, and sweetest guys in the world, and they really care about their fans.

They put on amazing live shows. I knew that before I saw them, but when I was standing in front of them for 2 and a half hours, watching them play their hearts out, it was the most beautiful thing I had ever seen. Just watching and being with a band I'd loved for so many years play like they never played before, it...gave me hope? Made me happy? Overwhelmed me? Basically, everything.

They're just everything to me, everything. And that doesn't even feel like it explains it enough, but I can't think of another way to say it. I just can't imagine not loving them like I do.

[Sharmellow]

1. Lyrics

2. Stage Presence

3. Personalities

[Guest Hayley]

I don't really know. I just love their music and Billie's voice.

Oh also the lyrics.