Minority
ÂÌÈÕ(Green Day) Lyrics
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I don't need your authority
Down with the moral majority
'Cause I wanna be the minority
I pledge allegiance to the underworld
One nation under dog
There of which I stand alone
Unsung, against the mold
Without a doubt
Singled out
The only way I know
'Cause I wanna be the minority
I don't need your authority
Down with the moral majority
'Cause I want to be the minority
Stepped out of the line
Like a sheep runs from the herd
Marching out of time
To my own beat now
The only way I know
One light, one mind
Flashing in the dark
Blinded by the silence of a thousand broken hearts
"For crying out loud" she screamed unto me
A free for all
Fuck 'em all
You are your own sight
'Cause I wanna be the minority
I don't need your authority
Down with the moral majority
'Cause I wanna be the minority
One light, one mind
Flashing in the dark
Blinded by the silence of a thousand broken hearts
"For crying out loud" she screamed unto me
A free for all
Fuck 'em all
You are your own sight
'Cause I wanna be the minority
I don't need your authority
Down with the moral majority
'Cause I wanna be the minority
I wanna be the minority
I wanna be the minority
I wanna be the minority
I wanna be the minority
The lyrics of "Minority" by Green Day are a celebration of individuality and non-conformity. The singer asserts their desire to be the minority, rejecting the authority of the moral majority and pledging allegiance to the underworld. They stand alone and unsung, singled out for their differences, but they embrace their uniqueness and refuse to conform to societal norms. The lyrics express a defiance and rebellion against the pressures to conform and be accepted by the wider society.
The song is about rejecting the status quo and standing out from the crowd. The singer encourages listeners to break free from the herd mentality and find their own way in life. The theme of "Minority" is one of empowerment and self-acceptance, and it encourages listeners to embrace their individuality and not be afraid to be different.
The chorus of the song is particularly powerful, with the lyrics "I wanna be the minority, I don't need your authority, down with the moral majority, 'cause I wanna be the minority." These lines express a rejection of conformity and a desire to be free from the influence of the majority. Overall, "Minority" is an anthem for anyone who feels like they don't fit in with society's expectations and encourages listeners to embrace their uniqueness and be proud of who they are.
Line by Line Meaning
I wanna be the minority
I want to be part of a small group that thinks or acts differently from the majority
I don't need your authority
I don't require your permission or approval
Down with the moral majority
I reject the views and opinions of the majority when it comes to issues of morality
'Cause I wanna be the minority
Because I desire to be part of a minority group
I pledge allegiance to the underworld
I am devoted to the darker side of life; society's rejects
One nation under dog
I am part of a nation of underdogs, who are overlooked or oppressed by society
There of which I stand alone
I am standing alone and distinct from the majority
A face in the crowd
I am one of many, but I want to stand out and be noticed as an individual
Unsung, against the mold
I am not celebrated or praised for my uniqueness, and I go against what society deems normal
Without a doubt
I am unwavering in my beliefs and desires
Singled out
I am being recognized or identified as different from the group
The only way I know
Being part of a minority is the only way of life that makes sense to me
Stepped out of the line
I have broken free from following the norm or expectations of society
Like a sheep runs from the herd
I am escaping being a follower and breaking off from the herd mentality
Marching out of time
I am going at my own pace, following my own path
To my own beat now
I am following my own rhythm, my own rules
One light, one mind
I am part of a like-minded group that shares my views
Flashing in the dark
Our beliefs and ideas stand out boldly and shine brightly even in a world that doesn't understand us
Blinded by the silence of a thousand broken hearts
I am surrounded by a society that doesn't understand or accept me, but I will not be silenced by their ignorance or intolerance
"For crying out loud" she screamed unto me
Someone is demanding to be heard and recognized
A free for all
I am free to do what I want, and society won't dictate my actions
Fuck 'em all
I don't care about society's opinions or expectations
You are your own sight
You are responsible for charting your own path and finding your own way
Contributed by Lucy V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@skuoppy
Minority is the greatest song to ever be produced by a living organism on planet earth. Despite being in an unpopular album it deserves to be put higher than any song or band of any genre in history. This one song manages to outclass entire musical artists and bands in its 3 minute length. what makes me disappointed in myself is the fact that in the second half of 2023, i only listened to it 444 times on apple music. My new years resolution is to listen to it more. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE minority, to the extent that i wrote a brief essay about it which i dont think ive finished but:
Minority – Green Day
Context
Minority by Green Day is a very interesting song as it is a keystone in the musical backstory of the popular punk-rock trio, seen as the successors of nirvana and the predecessors to future bands. This powerful statement is justified by the fact that Minority is a landmark, being Green Day’s very first political song. During the early 2000s, the band was experimenting with many different types of new musical styles, such as hip-hop and polka, heavy on the second one. Minority features an audible musical style that expands far past bass, distortion guitar and drums, introducing new styles. This is evidence for the fact that Minority is not a typical super-fast upbeat and loud green day song, rather being cheerful and mellow without abandoning punk rock.
This song was written by Billie Joe Armstrong, frontman of Green Day, with the intent of breaking the silence of political punk rock that the band had been holding in since its first release in the 1991. The song is about “being an individual” (in Billie’s words) and isolating yourself from common norms. It is an encouragement to be yourself regardless of what people think of you and become the minority. One piece of evidence supporting this is “One light, one mind flashing in the dark” which could be explaining an individual standing out and making a change. Furthermore, the message is expanded upon by the later lyric “You are your own sight” which carries connotations of you not letting other people obstruct your goals and dictate what you do, think, or say.
Instrumentation, Form and Musical devices
The song begins with a cheerful riff on an acoustic guitar, cycling through classic chords, going from C to G to F to A minor twice, continuing with G and a final sendoff. This is where the distortion guitar, bass and drums start playing in the chorus. Musical instruments start to add on throughout the song, with more acoustic guitar, harmonica, and even accordion. From this selection of instruments, Minority seems to have some polka influence mixed into its composition. I wouldn’t say that the performance is a challenge for the performer as the chords are simple (being power chords) and the guitarist is a musical mastermind. Minority is a very fun song to play on guitar, with the strumming being energetic and the distortion fitting with Green Day’s signature power chords.
Musical and Stylistic influences
Minority could be influenced by the gradual rise of pop at the time, with the song crafted to combat this new norm. Armstrong was more drawn to acoustic guitar after his release of Good Riddance in Nimrod from 1997, three years prior to Minority’s release. This new experimentation with classical guitar can be confirmed in an interview where Armstrong confirmed the 15 Green Day songs that summarized his musical journey, with one being Minority. He remarks less about the influence of the song or his opinions about it, but more about the context. Minority’s musical progression, melody, and meaning were a first for the punk-rock trio as polka and classical were just a concept and the political meaning had never been done once before. Overall, Minority in shallow waters can be seen as a political tune about isolating yourself and being the “sheep that runs from the herd”, but as the iceberg continues, you can uncover more about the precise stylistic influences that Minority carried in 2000, and how it went on to influence more of its later descendants in the Green Day family tree, such as their hit album American Idiot in 2004, and their 2009 release of 21st Century Breakdown.
Suffice to say, Minority is better than literally every musical composition ever.
@user-rj8mm1we1h
I want to be the minority
I don't need your authority
Down with the moral majority
'Cause I want to be the minority
I pledge allegiance to the underworld
One nation under dog
There of which I stand alone
A face in the crowd
Unsung, against the mold
Without a doubt
Singled out
The only way I know
'Cause I want to be the minority
I don't need your authority
Down with the moral majority
'Cause I want to be the minority
Stepped out of the line
Like a sheep runs from the herd
Marching out of time
To my own beat now
The only way I know
One light, one mind
Flashing in the dark
Blinded by the silence of a thousand broken hearts
"For crying out loud" she screamed unto me
A free for all
Fuck 'em all
You're on your own side
'Cause I want to be the minority
I don't need your authority
Down with the moral majority
'Cause I want to be the minority
One light, one mind
Flashing in the dark
Blinded by the silence of a thousand broken hearts
For crying out loud she screamed unto me
A free for all
Fuck 'em all
You're on your own side
'Cause I want to be the minority
I don't need your authority
Down with the moral majority
'Cause I want to be the minority
The minority
I wanna be the minority
I wanna be the minority
I wanna be the minority
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@kevindie
i am the first reply to this comment
@Zaraki551
new comment??? 😭
@patty2074
Io ci sarò a Milano!!!!🤟🎸❤
@FinaleCadence
No.
@evanmckelvy8337
Hey GreenDay, you d
Get more done working within the system than rage 'n against it!
...If minority is where it's at for you, pick Libertarian and be the 'other third'
@gerryfromthevoid8986
The message is pure: be yourself, even if it means being an outsider. It's a better and more stable identity.
@aliausweisen14
True
@keynuniekmustika6884
Good to ass all brother and good luck ok
@king0ffoolz195
Unfortunately the video contracts the
message. Plying hell when did this come out again