Most "spiritual" moment listening to Green Day?

[Conspiracy.]

The last 30 minutes of the Wembley show, like from AI til Good Riddance. Idek, but it was all so powerful and beautiful at the same time. I cried my eyes out during Jesus of Suburbia and screamed along as loud as I could. I felt like I'd faint or as if I was dreaming, I can't even describe that feeling. I think I haven't ever felt that much alive before.

And then during Good Riddance, when the crowd sang the 'For what it's worth, it was worth al the while'-part, it gave me goose bumps and I was just so happy but sad at the same time, because the show was about to end. I tear up a little bit every time I think about it.

[Hermione]

The whole of the Foxies show. It seriously felt like I was possessed by some kind of spirit from the moment that show started! It was more than just feeling really happy, it was like this magical, unique feeling suddenly descended on me and stayed for the rest of the show . I've never felt that feeling before or since, from start to finish it was like an other-worldly experience.

Being baptized with beer by the Rev at that show was definitely a religious experience . Having him singing looking right at me while I sang back at him was mindblowing, and then me stopping singing and opening my mouth and him laughing and tipping a can of beer into it and over my head - so funny and SO surreal. It was only a tiny little moment of the show but I'll remember it forever.

[jensername]

I know that sounds like a bullshitty thing to say, but I also know some of you feel me.

Just right now I had a moment that made me start this topic. I feel like the first day of my life was the day I saw Green Day live. Everything before was kinda pointless and everyday after has been something I wouldn't trade for the world. Just half an hour ago I turned 18 while listening to Are We The Waiting/St. Jimmy and was born into the system as a pissed-as-fuck Green Day fan. It was amazing. It helps a lot that I'm blazed as fuck.

Dude..I totally know what you mean. When I first saw Green Day, it was as if my whole life and everything it used to mean completely changed within a few hours. Seeing them seriously makes me feel like I'm in heaven. It's amazing how much Billie connects with the crowd. He realizes how much influence he has and he really knows how to utilize it. My main goal in life is to be in a band, and they always give me so much motivation to pursue my dreams every time I see them. They've made me realize that it's actually possible. Anyway, I have had a lot of those "spiritual" moments while listening to them. "Good Riddance", "Jesus of Suburbia", "Are We the Waiting?", "Westbound Sign", and "J.A.R." are just a few of their songs that never fail to get to me on a deeper level. They kind of make me want to cry sometimes lol. I just feel like Green Day is a powerful band, spreading an honest message. They say (and play) what they feel is right to them, not what they think others may like.

[St3veHimself]

I've been spiritually connected with them for years, but at my first concert last month, I was so hyped to go, I felt as if I was hyping it up way too much, but turns out it was better than ever! Anyways, with the world we live in with stereotypes, trends, and all those types of things nowadays, I felt so at-home at that concert. I didn't want to leave. Being with GD and all of these people that share the exact same passion as we all do, I just wanted all of those fans (and GD) come back home with me.

[Leisha-LUNA]

Mine was when I heard American Eulogy live in Mainz. At the very end Mike and Billie were just singing that line "I don't wanna live in the modern world" in harmony with one another and the lights became so bright all of a sudden, almost silhouetting them. Whatever way it was arranged, the whole thing just blew me away. It felt so euphoric and I remember just standing there in absolute awe at what was happening. It felt spiritual; like there was this really amazing connection happening all of a sudden and I couldn't look away, my eyes were completely glued to the stage. It was incredible

THIS.

Mike singing that song. It is too much for me to handle. I become a bit of a mess every time.

Actually, a lot of a mess every time.

I've had quite a few more moments like this, the first time I heard Burnout is definitely one of them.

and then in Munich at the show, I was getting really really crushed. And just before they started singing Nice Guys Finish Last there was a big push behind me and I got rammed into the barrier so hard that it seriously felt like I'd cracked a rib or two, and I burst into tears.

And I remember during the line "I'm so fucking happy I could cry" Mike looked me directly in the eye and I was just so freaking happy. It was one of those "this is totally worth it" moments.

Another would be every time they sing the line "Everyone's so full of shit" etc in JOS. When that is live, and I'm next to my best friends in the world, looking up at Green Day, my band, it hits me hard every time.

[SuzieCreamCheese]

I'm feelin' ya - I've been inspired lots of times - this last time I saw them - I got so much done around the house the month after, I was working out more, I lost like 5 pounds - still inspired but wish somehow I could go see them a couple times a year if you know what I mean

Today on the school bus (I'm the driver right now but I'm working on a Bachelor's in Physical Education)

I just have to share this and you guys are the ones who will appreciate it the most!

One of the kids - I believe they are special ed so I'm not sure - the "bus attendant" says slightly autistic but she also repeated "special needs" like I didn't know they were special needs you know - I mean I'm a sub because the company works around my schedule at the university so I don't really know - but here goes

One of the kids kept singing the tune to "The Club Can't Even Handle Me Right Now" - It took me a minute to realize what it was but he could really carry a tune - I'm not exaggerating - he's 4 years old I think - anyway so then we're getting a little tired of that song so I thought, I wonder what else he knows so I started singing,

"I thow my hands in the air sometimes singing' yeah -oh, Baby, let's go" and he sang that one too

I told the attendant he can really carry a tune and she said, "Yeah he sings the baby song too"

so when we stopped I played "Baby" on my cell then "21 Guns" - I think he knew "21 Guns" but not as well - so then

I'm thinking I'd play some rock and roll - actually asked him - as I'm learning in my courses - kids like choices so I asked him - some softer stuff or some rock and he said rock so I started playing "Stop Drop and Roll" but then realized I had the live Tokyo version of "Know Your Enemy"

and he was dancing and I was trying to get him to sing the "Oh way oh way" and then the higher ones

but it was so funny when they bring it down and then bang back up he was jumping up and down so much - he was really feelin it -

I guess it just inspired me so much because I really want to get kids up and moving and it's so great to see the power or music's ability to do that - I mean, I came to Phys. Ed from a love of dance apart from most of my classmates who really love the competitive sports side.

Anyway, thanks to anyone who read. Peace out

[ganis]

I've had many, when I've been really down and they had helped me getting my strength and confidence back..

But my most "spiritual" moment was on my first (and only) GD gig this summer during JOS.. I had all emotions at once, I don't think I can describe it in any other better way..

This sounds kinda lame.. Sorry I'm crap at putting feelings and memories into words..

[Zia]

Mostly every time when I'm alone (all by myself) and listen J.O.S I just want to forget everything else.. The moment is just breathtaking.

I can say that Jesus of Suburbia simply describes me.

And I think something like: "WHOA how can this be like a chapter of my life?"

I really would like to tell you guys or Billie Joe or anyone how it feels like and what does it mean to me but it's impossible.

I love that song. It gives me the strenght and everything to carry on even if I would just be sick of everything around me.

It was amazing to hear that song live on their gig. I didn't cry because I don't cry pretty often, but it was certainly very emotional and important moment to me.

Green Day keeps me going even if everything else would be total crap.

[Holly]

There are a whole bunch of moments in songs that have felt so much like this but I think the most was definitely the end of Wembley Stadium this year.

The whole Jesus of Suburbia through to the end meant so much to me. I think in terms of 'spiritual' moments that maaaaybe JoS was the strongest. Stood at the barrier, tears streaming down my face as I screamed out the words of the song which means more to me than anything else.

[E!!i]

I was masturbating to F.O,D, and when I busted it was like heaven on Earth.

very interesting^^

[TheSaltOfTheEarth]

spiritual? I guess the first time I ever heard J.O.S....

and every subsequent time I listened to JOS.

[Hermione]

Another time was at Wembley during WMUWSE. During the guitar solo part I was just looking from Billie's, to Mike's, to Tre's face, all of them so intensely focused on playing the song together. It was just like a perfect moment that brought home to me what I love about the band, I was overwhelmed with admiration for them

[theeulogy]

EJN on Wembley this summer..

This little boy was standing near me saying "No,no there's no chance for me to be on stage"

We helped him to climb on this stage five minutes later

His mother was crying..me too!

Gosh, i still can't forget it that was amazing!