Holiday
绿日(Green Day) Lyrics
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Cha..!
Hear the sound of the falling rain
Coming down like an Armageddon flame (Hey!)
The shame,
The ones who died without a name
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!)
(3, 4!)
"The representative from California has the floor"
Zieg 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, (hey), (hey), (hey), (hey)
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
Green Day's "Holiday" is a sound of defiance, rebellion, and anger against the authority and power of the government, war capitalists, and globalisation. The song is a representation of Billie Joe Armstrong's (the lead vocalist) criticism of the Iraq war and the resulting destruction and anarchy. The lyrics begin with "Hear the sound of the falling rain, coming down like an Armageddon flame," which symbolises the coming destruction. The reference of Armageddon is to acknowledge the end of the world and its resemblance to the ongoing war that threatens global peace. The next line, "The shame, the ones who died without a name," is a reference to the soldiers who died in the war but were ignored by the government, and because of the lack of media coverage, their names were lost in obscurity.
The lyrics then transition to the company that lost the war and the dreams that differ from the lies that are propagated. Armstrong also references the protesters and the violence that they face, and the government's reaction to the protesters that it deems criminal. The reference to "can I get another amen" - "There's a flag wrapped around a score of men" talks about the propaganda that governments use to gain the people's support while they continue to conduct heinous acts. The chorus "I beg to dream and differ from the hollow lies, this is the dawning of the rest of our lives, on holiday" reiterates the hope and dreams that Armstrong has for the future, which does not include war, destruction, and plunder.
Overall, "Holiday" is a powerful song that talks about the hope of a better future, devoid of violence and war. It voices the concerns and criticisms of Armstrong against the Iraq War, governments and global powers, which are oblivious to war's destruction and the plight of the innocent victims.
Line by Line Meaning
Hear the sound of the falling rain
The chaos and destruction of war is imminent, symbolized by the sound of the falling rain.
Coming down like an Armageddon flame (Hey!)
The shame,
The ones who died without a name
The rain is compared to the flames of Armageddon, a biblical disaster that symbolizes the end of the world. The shame refers to the countless individuals who died without recognition or acknowledgement.
Hear the dogs howling out of key
To a hymn called "Faith and Misery" (Hey!)
And bleed, the company lost the war today
The dogs howling and the hymn symbolize the chaos and suffering caused by war. The loss of the war is emphasized by the phrase 'bleed', causing the company to suffer massive losses.
I beg to dream and differ from the hollow lies
This is the dawning of the rest of our lives
On holiday
The artist is urging listeners to reject falsehoods and join in a new era of freedom and truth.
Hear the drum pounding out of time
Another protester has crossed the line (Hey!)
To find, the money's on the other side
The beat of the drum signifies the importance of protest and resistance. The line being crossed refers to protesters taking more radical action in order to achieve change. The 'money on the other side' refers to corporations and governments who don't care about the struggles of the average citizen.
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
The singer is calling for unity and solidarity among those who oppose oppression. The flag wrapped around the men symbolizes the power of patriotism being used to manipulate people, and the plastic bag on a monument symbolizes the disregard held by oppressors for the memories of their victims.
I beg to dream and differ from the hollow lies
This is the dawning of the rest of our lives
On holiday
(Hey!)
(3, 4!)
"The representative from California has the floor"
The singer is still urging people to reject falsehoods and join in a new era of freedom and truth. The representative from California having the floor emphasizes the importance of political change.
Zieg Heil to the president Gasman
Bombs away is your punishment!
Pulverize the Eiffel towers
Who criticize your government!
The artist is criticizing the oppressive nature of governments, and the use of violence as a means of suppressing opposition.
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, (hey), (hey), (hey), (hey)
Just cause, because we're outlaws, yeah!
The violent and oppressive actions of governments and corporations are causing chaos and destruction. The artist is urging listeners to reject violence and instead resist peacefully. The artist also describes themselves as outlaws due to their opposition to the oppressive status quo.
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 artist continues to urge people to reject falsehoods and embrace freedom, and emphasizes that this is a new era of peace and hope.
Contributed by Mackenzie A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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