Kaddi. Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 I'm probably in the minority with this, but I absolutely love it. It made me cry, because it totally touched me during the first listen already and I could easily keep listening to it for days without getting tired of it. I love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonArk Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 Kind of surprised this wasn't the first single. Really reeks of "We need a GUARANTEED hit on this one". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeJennsitized Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 Caved in and listened. I like it. Chorus is catchy. I think it's a grower for me. Definitely unlike anything I've heard from Billie. Which is a feat because they've been doing this for 25 years! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Second favourite son Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 @Kaddi. I don't think you're in the minority at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DookieLukie Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 4 minutes ago, Eric said: New for them. I doubt anyone means it sounds so new like its never been done before. Pop music is cool, man I use to remember thinking I was so cool hating Katy Perry and stuff. I don't think I'm cool hating pop music. In fact I love Katy Perry and TSwift etc. Pop music has its place. This is just lazy though. It's nothing a 44 yr old man would write, and I wonder how much of it was co-written. Pop music can be good; this song wasn't good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaddi. Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 Just now, Second favourite son said: @Kaddi. I don't think you're in the minority at all. I only scrolled through the last two pages or so and most people didn't seem to like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grinch Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 1 minute ago, CrimsonArk said: Kind of surprised this wasn't the first single. Really reeks of "We need a GUARANTEED hit on this one". I think this would have been a totally ignored album if they didn't choose Bang Bang as their first single and went with this song instead. Not saying the song is bad but the album wouldnt have been recognized as much without Bang Bang. I think that was a great first single pick and I'm glad they chose it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DookieLukie Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 Also, I thought Bang Bang was going to be a good indicator of the music of the album. I wanted harder stuff, so these kind of songs are disappointing. This is the poppiest song GD has ever written. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Second favourite son Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 @Kaddi. At the beginning the general reception was definitely positive. It's only in the last few pages that the negatives have become the main discussion point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z J Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 9 minutes ago, CrimsonArk said: What does that even mean? It's a high quality leak lol the audio isn't nearly what a studio release's will be, plus it may not be the final final version, plus I'm still adjusting my opinions on Green Day songs from 12 years ago so let's just let this one breathe for a minute Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeJennsitized Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 Just now, DookieLukie said: Also, I thought Bang Bang was going to be a good indicator of the music of the album. I wanted harder stuff, so these kind of songs are disappointing. This is the poppiest song GD has ever written. We still have 9 other songs to hear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumpelstiltskin2000 Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 I just love it (like everything before it)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 4 minutes ago, DookieLukie said: I don't think I'm cool hating pop music. In fact I love Katy Perry and TSwift etc. Pop music has its place. This is just lazy though. It's nothing a 44 yr old man would write, and I wonder how much of it was co-written. Pop music can be good; this song wasn't good. So if you enjoy Pop music like you say you do, why limit green Day and say what they should or shouldn't do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonArk Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 1 minute ago, Z J said: the audio isn't nearly what a studio release's will be, plus it may not be the final final version, plus I'm still adjusting my opinions on Green Day songs from 12 years ago so let's just let this one breathe for a minute You're REALLY reaching here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DookieLukie Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 Just now, Eric said: So if you enjoy Pop music like you say you do, why limit green Day and say what they should or shouldn't do? It's not my choice to decide what they can or can't do. That's Billie's job. I just said that I don't like it and think it's a bad direction. 2 minutes ago, Jenn. said: We still have 9 other songs to hear Yeah but I already know I don't like 3 of the 12. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 3 minutes ago, DookieLukie said: It's not my choice to decide what they can or can't do. That's Billie's job. I just said that I don't like it and think it's a bad direction. Very typical Rock fan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z J Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 Just now, CrimsonArk said: You're REALLY reaching here. I mean, that's just fact, if you don't notice the difference there's little I can do to help you. I really don't care honestly, not everyone will like every song. What'd you think of the first two? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DookieLukie Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 I just figured it out: The chorus sounds just like "Dear Maria, Count Me In" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonArk Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 3 minutes ago, Eric said: So if you enjoy Pop music like you say you do, why limit green Day and say what they should or shouldn't do? I'm not one to limit a band on what they should or shouldn't do, but just because a band does something new doesn't mean they'll pull it off. The execution here is what's lacking. For example, the song that most comes to mind when I listen to this track is something like Waiting, which I find to be far better. Hell, the structure of the song is also pretty similar to X-Kid, which I too find to be a superior song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elisa Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 i have only listened to the preview a few times.. but i'm not hearing any "katy perry" or "one direction". i need to have a proper listen, it's obviously extremely different from bang bang and revrad (good to know the album is not as predictable as some might have thought). but it does still sound like green day to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordanlolss Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 Since I was bored, I tabbed out the entire song. It's awaiting approval on UG, but I thought I'd share it with you guys now. Let me know if it needs any corrections Spoiler For the intro/verses/outro, play the bottom note on every beat and the top note on every other beat. [Intro] e|---------------------------------------------------------------------------| B|---------------------------------------------------------------------------| G|-----10--------------------------------------------------------------------| D|-------(x8)----------------------------------------------------------------| A|---------------------------------------------------------------------------| E|-----9---------------------------------------------------------------------| [Verse] (x2) e|---------------------------------------------------------------------------| B|---------------------------------------------------------------------------| G|-----10-------5--------6---------6--------3------------------------------| D|-------(x8)----(x8)-----(x4)------(x4)-----(x8)-------------------------| A|---------------------------------------------------------------------------| E|-----9--------4--------6---------4--------2-------------------------------| I'm like a child looking off in the horizon I'm like an ambulance that's turning on the sirens Oh, I'm still alive I'm like a soldier coming home for the first time I dodged a bullet and I walked across a landmine Oh, I'm still alive [Pre-Chorus] e|---------------------------------------------------------------------------| B|---------------------------------------------------------------------------| G|-----10-------5--------6----------3--------------------------------------| D|-------(x8)----(x8)-----(x8)-------(x5)---------------------------------| A|---------------------------------------------------------------------------| E|-----9--------4--------6----------2---------------------------------------| Am I bleeding? Am I bleeding from the storm? Just shine a line into the wreckage, so far away, away [Chorus] (x2) e|---------------------------------------------------------------------------| B|---------------------------------------------------------------------------| G|----6---------6---------3-------------------------------------------------| D|----6--(x8)---6--(x8)---3--(x8)---6----------4---------6---------------| A|----4---------3---------1-----------6--(x8)----4--(x16)--6--(x16 first time, x9 second time)| E|-------------------------------------4----------2---------4----------------| Cause I'm still breathing Cause I'm still breathing on my own My head's above the rain and roses Making my way, my way Cause I'm still breathing Cause I'm still breathing on my own My head's above the rain and roses Making my way, my way My way to you [Post-Chorus] e|---------------------------------------------------------------------------| B|---------------------------------------------------------------------------| G|-----10-------------------------------------------------------------------| D|-------(x16)--------------------------------------------------------------| A|---------------------------------------------------------------------------| E|------9--------------------------------------------------------------------| [Verse] (x2) e|---------------------------------------------------------------------------| B|---------------------------------------------------------------------------| G|-----10-------5--------6---------6--------3-----------------------------| D|-------(x8)----(x8)-----(x4)------(x4)-----(x8)-------------------------| A|---------------------------------------------------------------------------| E|-----9--------4--------6---------4--------2------------------------------| I'm like a junkie tying off for the last time I'm like a loser that's betting on his last dime Oh, I'm still alive I'm like a son that was raised without a father I'm like a mother barely keeping it together Oh, I'm still alive [Pre-Chorus] e|---------------------------------------------------------------------------| B|---------------------------------------------------------------------------| G|-----10-------5--------6----------3----------------------------------------| D|-------(x8)----(x8)-----(x8)-------(x5)------------------------------------| A|---------------------------------------------------------------------------| E|-----9--------4--------6----------2----------------------------------------| Am I bleeding? Am I bleeding from the storm? Just shine a line into the wreckage, so far away, away [Chorus] (x2) e|---------------------------------------------------------------------------| B|---------------------------------------------------------------------------| G|----6---------6---------3-------------------------------------------------| D|----6--(x8)---6--(x8)---3--(x8)---6----------4---------6---------------| A|----4---------3---------1-----------6--(x8)----4--(x16)-6--(x16 first time, x9 second time)| E|-------------------------------------4----------2---------4----------------| Cause I'm still breathing Cause I'm still breathing on my own My head's above the rain and roses Making my way, my way Cause I'm still breathing Cause I'm still breathing on my own My head's above the rain and roses Making my way, my way, my way [Bridge] e|---------------------------------------------------------------------------| B|---------------------------------------------------------------------------| G|------------------------------------6--------------------------------------| (x3) D|---8---------6---------4-----------6--(x8)-------------------------------| A|---8--(x8)---6--(x8)--4--(x8)----4--------------------------------------| E|---6---------4---------2--------------------------------------------------| e|---------------------------------------------------------------------------| B|---------------------------------------------------------------------------| G|---3---------5--------6~-------------------------------------------------| D|---3--(x8)---5--(x8)--6~------------------6-6---6-6---6-6---6-6------| A|---1---------3---------4~------------------6-6---6-6---6-6---6-6-------| E|---------------------------------------------4-4---4-4---4-4---4-4-------| e|---------------------------------------------------------------------------| B|------------------------------11-11-11-----------------------------------| G|---6-6-6---------------------11-11-11-----------------------------------| (x2) D|---6-6-6---6-6-6---3-3-3---9--9--9-----------------------------------| A|---4-4-4---6-6-6---3-3-3----------------------------------------------| E|------------4-4-4---1-1-1-----------------------------------------------| As I walked out on the ledge Are you scared to dance to live? I been running all my life Just to find a home that's for the restless And the truth that's in the message Making my way, away, away [Chorus] (x3) e|---------------------------------------------------------------------------| B|---------------------------------------------------------------------------| G|----6---------6---------3------------------------------------------------| D|----6--(x8)---6--(x8)---3--(x8)---6----------4---------6---------------| A|----4---------3---------1-----------6--(x8)---4--(x16)--6--(x16 first two times, x9 third time)| E|-------------------------------------4----------2----------4---------------| [Outro] e|---------------------------------------------------------------------------| B|---------------------------------------------------------------------------| G|-----10-------------------------------------------------------------------| D|-------(x16)--------------------------------------------------------------| A|---------------------------------------------------------------------------| E|-----9---------------------------------------------------------------------| Cause I'm still breathing Cause I'm still breathing on my own My head's above the rain and roses Making my way, my way Cause I'm still breathing Cause I'm still breathing on my own My head's above the rain and roses Making my way, my way, my way Cause I'm still breathing Cause I'm still breathing on my own My head's above the rain and roses Making my way, my way My way to you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W_FInkThePlatypusHunter Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 It's a definitely a lighter cut compared to the last two singles, but I'm starting to really get into it. I think the intro could have been less clean and jangly, but once you get over that it's like Are We The Waiting. My favorite Green Day songs are some of their most Experimental. If Billie Joe wants to write a song with a modern pop intro with an 80's pop vibe and a few good helpings of AI Era Green Day, I'll be behind it every step of the way. That being said the overall message is amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeJennsitized Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 4 minutes ago, DookieLukie said: I don't think I'm cool hating pop music. In fact I love Katy Perry and TSwift etc. Pop music has its place. This is just lazy though. It's nothing a 44 yr old man would write, and I wonder how much of it was co-written. Pop music can be good; this song wasn't good. I'm pretty sure all the lyrics are Billie Joe. He probably borrowed a melody - the co-writing credit is a technicality most likely. It clearly IS something a 44 year old would write, because a 44 year old wrote it I don't understand the notion that pop is for teenagers/young people. Anyone can like a bit of pop. Pop isn't synonymous with superficial either, or not good. Green Day have written some amazing pop songs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonArk Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 2 minutes ago, Z J said: I mean, that's just fact, if you don't notice the difference there's little I can do to help you. I really don't care honestly, not everyone will like every song. What'd you think of the first two? It's a fact that the officially released version will be different? The song is of a quality high enough to be able to formulate an opinion on. It's clearly CDQ, not a low-fi recording. Also, as to my opinions on the previous songs, I found Bang Bang to be decent and Revolution Radio kind of forgettable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DookieLukie Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 The fact that me saying I'm not a huge fan of a song leads to insults and disrespectful sarcasm is pretty low. Seriously, I have an opinion. Accept it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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