Scumbag
♥ Green Day Lyrics


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You come around every now and then
Your clothes are different but you're still the same
Why else would you come here?
Scumbag on a mission
You're telling me that it's been awhile
Shit eating grin and a brand new lie
Somebody let you come here
Scumbag with permission

Never thought I'd see
The likes of you around this place
What's the special occasion?
Did you run out of friends?

Here you are, comin' 'round again
And things are different but you still pretend
You've got a reason to come here
Scumbag with ambition
And now you're telling me that things have changed
And you'll be leavin' in a couple of days
You're gonna change the world someday
Scumbag with a vision

It must be nice to know
You've got it all figured out
But from where I'm sittin'
It's the same thing again and again

You never stop to think
Before you open up your mouth




Cause every time you do
It's the same thing again and again

Overall Meaning

In Green Day's song Scumbag, the lyrics describe a person who comes around every so often with a different appearance but the same old lies and motives. The term "scumbag" is used to describe them as someone who is always up to no good and causing trouble wherever they go. The lyrics suggest that the person is on a mission or has ambition to achieve something, yet they constantly lie and deceive others to get what they want.


The chorus of the song questions the true intentions of this individual, wondering why they always come back and pretend to have changed. The lyrics suggest that this person has a history of running out of friends, indicating that they may have burned bridges in the past. The bridge of the song speaks directly to this person, pointing out that they never stop to think before speaking and just repeat the same pattern of behavior over and over again.


The song's title alone suggests that the person being described is not a positive influence, and the lyrics support this. The song is a commentary on people who use others for their own personal gain and are not truthful in their interactions. The upbeat tempo and catchy melody contrast with the darker subject matter, making it an interesting and unique addition to Green Day's discography.


Line by Line Meaning

You come around every now and then
You only show up occasionally in my life


Your clothes are different but you're still the same
Although you may dress differently, you have not changed as a person


Why else would you come here?
I question your true intentions for being here


Scumbag on a mission
You are a deceitful person with a hidden agenda


You're telling me that it's been awhile
You are informing me that it has been some time since we last spoke


Shit eating grin and a brand new lie
You are smiling deviously and telling another lie


Somebody let you come here
You were allowed to come here by someone else


Scumbag with permission
You have been granted permission to be here, despite your character


Never thought I'd see
I did not anticipate seeing you again


The likes of you around this place
Someone like you is not typically found in this environment


What's the special occasion?
I am curious as to why you have come here


Did you run out of friends?
Have you exhausted your other relationships?


Here you are, comin' 'round again
You have returned once again


And things are different but you still pretend
Although circumstances have changed, you still act the same


You've got a reason to come here
You claim to have a valid reason for being here


Scumbag with ambition
Your deceitfulness is motivated by a strong desire for success


And now you're telling me that things have changed
You are informing me that your situation is different now


And you'll be leavin' in a couple of days
You plan on departing soon


You're gonna change the world someday
You have grand aspirations of making an impact on the world


Scumbag with a vision
Your deceitful character is fueled by a grand vision


It must be nice to know
You must feel content with yourself


You've got it all figured out
You believe you have everything under control


But from where I'm sittin'
However, based on my perspective


It's the same thing again and again
Your actions and behavior remain consistently deceitful


You never stop to think
You act impulsively without considering the consequences


Before you open up your mouth
Before you speak


Cause every time you do
Your words repeatedly


It's the same thing again and again
Are always the same, deceitful and untruthful




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BILLIE JOE ARMSTRONG, FRANK E., III WRIGHT, FRANK EDWIN WRIGHT III, MICHAEL PRITCHARD, MIKE DIRNT, MIKE RYAN PRITCHARD, TRE COOL

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@felixthelmocevallosmorales7218

I've been here before a few times
And I'm quite aware we're dying
And your hands they shake with goodbyes
And I'll take you back if you'd have me
So here I am, I'm trying
So here I am, are you ready?

Come on let me hold you, touch you, feel you
Always
Kiss you, taste you, all night
Always

And I'll miss your laugh, your smile
I'll admit I'm wrong if you'd tell me
I'm so sick of fights, I hate them
Let's start this again for real

So here I am, I'm trying
So here I am, are you ready?
So here I am, I'm trying
So here I am, are you ready?

Come on let me hold you, touch you, feel you
Always
Kiss you, taste you, all night
Always

Come on let me hold you, touch you, feel you
Always
Kiss you, taste you, all night
Always

I've been here before a few times
And I'm quite aware we're dying

Come on let me hold you, touch you, feel you
Always
Kiss you, taste you, all night
Always

Come on let me hold you, touch you, feel you
Always
Kiss you, taste you, all night
Always

Always
Always

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@leokimvideo

I was quite young when this song came out, now i'm a old man. How time flies

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Haha you’re the guy who lights spiders on fire! Nice to see you here

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How old?

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I'm female. 44. From Australia, loved this band since I was a teenager.. haha they're just so fricken great no matter your age! X

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Old man in here....

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Blink-182 can make you go from head-banging to crying in a matter of seconds. True musical talent.

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