BillieJoe21st Posted July 28, 2010 Posted July 28, 2010 I have only one question Forum, Is Jesus of Suburbia (American Idiot) the same as East Jesus Nowhere (21st Century Breakdown) or is East Jesus Nowhere (21st Century Breakdown) a reference to (Jesus Filling Out His Paper Work Now / At the Faucility On East 12th Street) (American Idiot)?
LetItBeHappy Posted July 28, 2010 Posted July 28, 2010 I have only one question Forum, Is Jesus of Suburbia (American Idiot) the same as East Jesus Nowhere (21st Century Breakdown) or is East Jesus Nowhere (21st Century Breakdown) a reference to (Jesus Filling Out His Paper Work Now / At the Faucility On East 12th Street) (American Idiot)? I believe they're totally unrelated... but as 21stCB's plot is so messed up, you can come out with whatever interpretatoin you want
BillieJoe21st Posted July 28, 2010 Posted July 28, 2010 I believe they're totally unrelated... but as 21stCB's plot is so messed up, you can come out with whatever interpretatoin you want hahahahaha thanx
Rosie May Posted July 28, 2010 Posted July 28, 2010 I remembered another character! SPIKE! Spike is amazing, even though he's a Network character. Reverend Strychnine Twitch is quite a character too I suppose, 'cause alter egos are characters too. I have only one question Forum, Is Jesus of Suburbia (American Idiot) the same as East Jesus Nowhere (21st Century Breakdown) or is East Jesus Nowhere (21st Century Breakdown) a reference to (Jesus Filling Out His Paper Work Now / At the Faucility On East 12th Street) (American Idiot)? Well, Billie said he got the name "East Jesus Nowhere" from Juno cause the mother says "why'd you go all the way out to east Jesus nowhere?" in the movie, and he was referencing that. I don't think it's supposed to be related to JOS, but you never know.
Daughter.of.Rage.and.Love Posted July 29, 2010 Posted July 29, 2010 Well, Billie said he got the name "East Jesus Nowhere" from Juno cause the mother says "why'd you go all the way out to east Jesus nowhere?" in the movie, and he was referencing that. I don't think it's supposed to be related to JOS, but you never know. But East Jesus Nowhere isn't a reference to Juno, it's a phrase or saying or whatever you call that, and he just heard it in that movie. (Just adding that to your post....lol sorry) And I don't think it's related to JOS in any way. The 'Jesus' in 'East Jesus Nowhere' barely even references to the person Jesus, let alone the Jesus of Suburbia. I think it's just a coincidence it both uses the name Jesus, nothing meant by it. You never know though with Billie's lyrics, haha. But I think he has said that 21st CB isn't a sequel on Am. Idiot or anything, so I doubt it is related.
LetItBeHappy Posted July 29, 2010 Posted July 29, 2010 as Billie said once, he had a fetish for the bible (Jesus, Saint Jimmy, Christian, Gloria). But East Jesus Nowhere seems more like a reference to the church than a person. but again, 21stCB's plot is whatever the heck you want it to be
Daughter.of.Rage.and.Love Posted July 29, 2010 Posted July 29, 2010 as Billie said once, he had a fetish for the bible (Jesus, Saint Jimmy, Christian, Gloria). But East Jesus Nowhere seems more like a reference to the church than a person. but again, 21stCB's plot is whatever the heck you want it to be I really like the title East Jesus Nowhere for the song. I still like March of the Dogs better in a way that it has a better ring to it (and it's been the only name for the song for a while, it's hard to let go of that. Like Murder City should've been called Desperate). The "Jesus" in the title immediately makes everyone think of the church, and the song is about how ridiculous religion is sometimes used. And the expression 'East Jesus Nowhere' means something like 'nowhere, that place far away' or something like that, if I'm right...I can't really explain it, whether I'm right or not. And those two things together is a really nice wordplay, which also completely ties in with the song. It's definitely a really fitting title. woah sorry if that was completely incomprehensible. Short and clear definitely isn't my thing.
LetItBeHappy Posted July 29, 2010 Posted July 29, 2010 I really like the title East Jesus Nowhere for the song. I still like March of the Dogs better in a way that it has a better ring to it (and it's been the only name for the song for a while, it's hard to let go of that. Like Murder City should've been called Desperate). The "Jesus" in the title immediately makes everyone think of the church, and the song is about how ridiculous religion is sometimes used. And the expression 'East Jesus Nowhere' means something like 'nowhere, that place far away' or something like that, if I'm right...I can't really explain it, whether I'm right or not. And those two things together is a really nice wordplay, which also completely ties in with the song. It's definitely a really fitting title. woah sorry if that was completely incomprehensible. Short and clear definitely isn't my thing. I got it, don't worry and yeah, it's more about the people, but if it has anything to do with religion is more with the church than the idea of a god
Daughter.of.Rage.and.Love Posted July 29, 2010 Posted July 29, 2010 I got it, don't worry and yeah, it's more about the people, but if it has anything to do with religion is more with the church than the idea of a god Yeah, definitely.... like, how people 'do' their religion. It doesn't criticize religion itself, but well.....the song explains it. Better than I ever could
November's Storms Posted July 30, 2010 Author Posted July 30, 2010 I have only one question Forum, Is Jesus of Suburbia (American Idiot) the same as East Jesus Nowhere (21st Century Breakdown) or is East Jesus Nowhere (21st Century Breakdown) a reference to (Jesus Filling Out His Paper Work Now / At the Faucility On East 12th Street) (American Idiot)? I think it is just an address, or simply the song title.The fact that he puts "Nowhere" in the title shows his dislike of religion. EJN is not a character, and not at all a reference to Jesus of Suburbia in American Idiot Sometimes my personal inner St.Jimmy comes out : Hell yeah! Mine too
Metanoia Posted August 23, 2010 Posted August 23, 2010 Hell yeah! Mine too yeah. thats also a reason why i love this band so much. the characters they created so far are all different kind of. any every song thats about a specific character kind of relates to me in a different way. so when i feel down i have whatsername for me or restless heart syndrome. for my anger there is saint jimmy and christian#s inferno and for just bring out who i am the viva la glorias or jesus of suburbia. its breathtaking.
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