Are We The Waiting
Billie Joe Armstrong/Green Day Lyrics
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Coming down over me
Skyscrapers, stargazers in my head
Are we we are, are we we are
The waiting unknown
This dirty town was burning down in my dreams
Lost and found, city bound in my dreams
Are we we are, are we we are the waiting
And screaming
Are we we are, are we we are the waiting
Forget me nots, second thoughts live in isolation
Heads or tails and fairy tales in my mind
Are we we are, are we we are the waiting unknown
The rage and love, the story of my life
The Jesus of suburbia is a lie
And screaming
Are we we are, are we we are the waiting
And screaming
Are we we are, are we we are the waiting
Are we we are, are we we are the waiting
And screaming
Are we we are, are we we are the waiting
Are we we are, are we we are the waiting
The lyrics to Green Day's song "Are We The Waiting" describe the feeling of uncertainty and apprehension that comes with waiting for something important. The opening lines, "Starry nights city lights, coming down over me," suggest the overwhelming nature of waiting for something when surrounded by the hustle and bustle of a city. The line "Skyscrapers, stargazers in my head" could be interpreted as a metaphor for feeling both small and insignificant in comparison to the towering skyscrapers, as well as feeling lost and disconnected from the world around you, much like a stargazer looking up at the night sky.
The chorus, "Are we we are, are we we are the waiting, and screaming" reinforces the idea of feeling stuck in limbo and screaming out for answers or some kind of resolution. The bridge, "Forget me nots, second thoughts live in isolation, heads or tails and fairy tales in my mind," suggests that the waiting has caused the mind to wander and dwell on possibilities, perhaps leading to self-doubt and indecision. The line "The Jesus of suburbia is a lie" could represent disillusionment with societal expectations or norms, and feeling like one doesn't fit into a particular mold or role.
Overall, the lyrics to "Are We The Waiting" evoke a sense of frustration, anxiety, and restlessness that often accompanies waiting for something momentous to happen. The song begs the question: what are we waiting for, and will it ever come?
Line by Line Meaning
Starry nights city lights
The bright lights of the city shine like stars in the night sky
Coming down over me
The city's lights are casting over me
Skyscrapers, stargazers in my head
The skyscrapers in the city and the stars in the sky are occupying my thoughts
Are we we are, are we we are
Questioning our identity and purpose
The waiting unknown
We don't know what we are waiting for, but we are waiting for something
This dirty town was burning down in my dreams
I dreamt that this city, which is worn down and dirty, was being destroyed by fire
Lost and found, city bound in my dreams
In my dreams, I was both lost and found in this city
And screaming
Expressing emotions loudly
Forget me nots, second thoughts live in isolation
Memories and doubts haunt me while I am alone
Heads or tails and fairy tales in my mind
I am trying to make decisions, but I am conflicted between the reality and fantasy in my mind
The rage and love, the story of my life
My life is a story of passion and emotions
The Jesus of suburbia is a lie
The idea of a perfect place, like the suburbs, is false and unattainable
Are we we are, are we we are the waiting
Still questioning our identity and purpose, particularly in regard to waiting for something
And screaming
Continuing to express emotions loudly
Are we we are, are we we are the waiting
Repeating the question of our identity and purpose
Are we we are, are we we are the waiting
Asking again whether we know our identity and purpose
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