Holiday
Green Day Lyrics
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Hear the sound of the falling rain
Coming down like an Armageddon flame (hey!)
A shame
The ones who died without a name
Hear the dogs howlin' out of key
To a hymn called faith and misery (hey!)
And bleed, the company lost the war today
I beg to dream and differ from the hollow lies
This is the dawning of the rest of our lives
On holiday
Hear the drum pounding out of time
Another protester has crossed the line (hey!)
To find, the money's on the other side
Can I get another Amen? (Amen!)
There's a flag wrapped around a score of men (hey!)
A gag, A plastic bag on a monument
I beg to dream and differ from the hollow lies
This is the dawning of the rest of our lives
On holiday
(Hey!)
(Three, four)
"The representative from California has the floor"
Sieg Heil to the president Gasman
Bombs away is your punishment
Pulverize the Eiffel towers
Who criticize your government
Bang, bang goes the broken glass and
Kill all the fags that don't agree
Trials by fire, setting fire
Is not a way that's meant for me
Just cause
Just cause
Because we're outlaws, yeah
I beg to dream and differ from the hollow lies
This is the dawning of the rest of our lives
I beg to dream and differ from the hollow lies
This is the dawning of the rest of our lives
This is our lives on holiday
The lyrics to Green Day’s song, “Holiday,” express political themes, and focus on the cynical perspective of a person living through tumultuous times. The opening lines, “Hear the sound of the falling rain, coming down like an Armageddon flame (hey!)” set the tone of the song as one of chaos, juxtaposing the peaceful sound of rain with a fearful image of destruction. The lyrics continue to touch on themes of violence, protest, and war, with lines like “Hear the dogs howlin’ out of key, to a hymn called faith and misery,” and “Another protester has crossed the line, to find, the money’s on the other side.” The lyrics use vivid imagery and metaphors to convey the intensity of the political climate of the time.
The refrain, “I beg to dream and differ from the hollow lies, this is the dawning of the rest of our lives, on holiday,” implies a sense of liberation and escape from the confines of society, while acknowledging the reality of the situation. The phrase “on holiday” is ironic because it suggests a carefree attitude, while the rest of the lyrics suggest a complicated and troubled world.
In summary, the song “Holiday” is a poignant commentary on the political unrest and polarization of society. Green Day uses powerful metaphors and imagery to create a dark and visceral sense of the times. The refrain allows the listener to grasp onto a sense of hope for change despite the darkness around them.
Line by Line Meaning
Say hey
An exclamation to get attention
Hear the sound of the falling rain
Listen to the sound of the rain falling
Coming down like an Armageddon flame (hey!)
The rain felt like the end of the world
A shame
A regrettable event
The ones who died without a name
People who have died anonymously
Hear the dogs howlin' out of key
Dogs barking out of tune
To a hymn called faith and misery (hey!)
In response to a depressing song that speaks of hope and despair
And bleed, the company lost the war today
The corporation lost its battle today
I beg to dream and differ from the hollow lies
I wish to be unique and uncorruptible
This is the dawning of the rest of our lives
The beginning of a new phase in our lives
On holiday
Vacation
Hear the drum pounding out of time
The drumbeat is out of sync
Another protester has crossed the line (hey!)
Another protestor has gone too far
To find, the money's on the other side
Money is found elsewhere
Can I get another Amen? (Amen!)
Can I get another affirmation?
There's a flag wrapped around a score of men (hey!)
A flag wrapped around several people
A gag, A plastic bag on a monument
A plastic bag and gag placed upon a monument
I beg to dream and differ from the hollow lies
I long to aspire for a reality that has not been corrupted
This is the dawning of the rest of our lives
This is the beginning of a long journey
On holiday
Time for leisure
(Hey!)
Attention-seeking noise
(Three, four)
Count down to signify the beginning of something new
"The representative from California has the floor"
An announcement of something new to come
Sieg Heil to the president Gasman
Saying hail to the president and satirically mocking him as a gas man.
Bombs away is your punishment
Paying the price for the bombing done by you
Pulverize the Eiffel towers
Breaking and destroying the Eiffel tower
Who criticize your government
People who criticize the government
Bang, bang goes the broken glass and
Sound of breaking glass due to explosions
Kill all the fags that don't agree
Slaughtering those who express a different opinion
Trials by fire, setting fire
Using fire as a measure of judgment
Is not a way that's meant for me
It's not a way that I want to follow
Just cause
Reasonable and fair cause
Just cause
Reasonable and fair cause
Because we're outlaws, yeah
Because we are different and reckless in our ways
I beg to dream and differ from the hollow lies
I long to be imaginative and truthful, not embedded in deception
This is the dawning of the rest of our lives
This is the start of a new journey
I beg to dream and differ from the hollow lies
I long to imagine a future that is truthful and real
This is the dawning of the rest of our lives
The start of a new and forthcoming journey
This is our lives on a holiday
Leisure is how we live our lives.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Michael Pritchard, Frank Wright, Billie Joe Armstrong
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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