She
Billie Joe Armstrong/Green Day Lyrics
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She screams in silence
A sulley roit penetrating through her mind
Waiting for a sign to smash the silence with the brick of self control
Are you locked up in a world that's been planned out for you?
Are you feeling like a social tool without a use?
Scream at me until my ears bleed
She
She's figured out
All her doubts were someone else's point of view
Waking up this time to smash the silence with the brick of self control
Are you locked up in a world that's been planned out for you?
Are you feeling like a social tool without a use?
Scream at me until my ears bleed
I'm taking heed just for you
Are you locked up in a world that's been planned out for you?
Are you feeling like a social tool without a use?
Scream at me until my ears bleed
I'm taking heed just for you
The song "She" by Green Day is about a woman who is suffering in silence, feeling trapped and controlled by societal norms and expectations. The lyrics describe her frustration and desire to break free from her situation and take control of her own life. The use of the word "she" throughout the song could be interpreted as a metaphor for anyone who feels this way, not just a woman.
The opening lines "She screams in silence / A sulley roit penetrating through her mind" suggest that the woman is struggling internally, but her struggles are not visible to others. The next line, "Waiting for a sign to smash the silence with the brick of self control" reveals that she is waiting for a moment of clarity or strength to take control of her life and stop living according to others' expectations.
The second verse continues with the theme of feeling trapped and controlled by outside forces, and the need to break free: "She's figured out / All her doubts were someone else's point of view / Waking up this time to smash the silence with the brick of self control." This line shows that she has come to the realization that her doubts and fears were not her own, but were imposed on her by others. She is waking up and taking control of her own life, smashing the silence of her inner turmoil with the "brick of self control."
The chorus repeats the question to the listener: "Are you locked up in a world that's been planned out for you? / Are you feeling like a social tool without a use?" This is a call to action for anyone who feels this way to speak up and take control of their own lives, to scream out and be heard, and not remain silenced and controlled.
Overall, the message of the song is one of empowerment and breaking free from societal norms and expectations. It encourages the listener to take control of their own life and not be trapped in a world that has been planned out for them.
Line by Line Meaning
She screams in silence
She's desperately trying to express herself, but her voice has been silenced or ignored
A sulley roit penetrating through her mind
A deep feeling of unrest and dissatisfaction is taking over her thoughts and emotions
Waiting for a sign to smash the silence with the brick of self control
She's waiting for a catalyst to empower her to take control of her own life and express herself without fear
Are you locked up in a world that's been planned out for you?
Are you living a life that's been dictated by others, without any regard for your own desires and aspirations?
Are you feeling like a social tool without a use?
Do you feel like you're being used or manipulated by others in order to fit in or conform to societal norms?
Scream at me until my ears bleed
Speak your mind to me with unbridled passion and honesty, even if it's painful or uncomfortable for both of us
I'm taking heed just for you
I am listening and responding to you, making a conscious effort to understand and support you
She's figured out
She's finally realized
All her doubts were someone else's point of view
She's recognized that most of her insecurities and uncertainties were actually imposed on her by others, rather than being derived from her own experience or perspective
Waking up this time to smash the silence with the brick of self control
She's emboldened to take action and assert herself, using her own inner strength and determination to overcome the obstacles that have held her back
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BILLIE JOE ARMSTRONG, FRANK E. III WRIGHT, MICHAEL PRITCHARD
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Lyrics for the first 40 seconds.
Oh God it's time I gotta say goodbye
I gotta say goodbye
I gotta say goodbye now I gotta say goodbye
I'm gonna go home and get on my big wheel gonna get on my big wheel
No I'm gonna get on my bicycle no I'm gonna get on my scooter no my scooter
No I'm gonna go on my bicycle
I'm gonna get on my on my tonka truck
I'm gonna get on my tonka truck
I'm gonna take it
I'm gonna go down the strip, smash it up against the window
I'm I'm gonna smash it up against the window yeah I am
I'm gonna smash up against one
I got a pet rock
I got a pet rock too
I got a pet rock it's really cool
I got a pet rock that's pretty cool
I got a pet rock
It's more like a it's like it's like a it's like a it's like a worry stone
It's a worry stone
You take it you worry, you worry, you worry, you worry, you worry, you worry, you rub it, you worry, you worry, you worry, you worry, you worry, you worry, you worry, you worry, you worry, you worry, you worry, you worry, you worry, you worry, you worry
SHIT
She...
@wyattmccann7693
All people want to talk about is the drugs, but I think this is the best performance of She they've done.
@nomathic7672
+Wyatt McCann Yeah. I don't say this often but I actually enjoy this version over the studio version
@jakepalmer4690
yeah but that was hilarious
@christianj.3698
+Ryan Arr Dude, their vocals/playing in this concert in my opinion was their best - Even better than Bullet in A Bible
@FlyingV555
Ethan Nichols it sounds better out of tune
@vnmmadison335
I wouldnt say its the best, but its up there xD
@vincentmarotta9800
Billie has stated that "She" is one of his favorite songs to play. He always works it in during every performance.
@chanceweslowski7792
Please come to God. We are sinners and God punishes sin in hell. However, we can be saved through Jesus Christ. Come to Him and God will give you the Grace through Christ to turn away from sin. God can save you. Please come to Jesus today. Don't wait. We never know what can happen tomorrow.
May God bless you and lead you in the Truth!
@bbschroeder7125
For so many reasons, this is likely the greatest live performance ever
@scaids7137
Not even close