The band reunited in February 2012, with a new album to be released in 2015.
United Cigar
Good Riddance Lyrics
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This brain is out of practice
Thinking is alien
It's alien to me
The day is through the lights are off and I'm alone again
Electrons comfort me the television is my only friend
This would never happen to me
I look for inspiration like I've done so many times
There's something missing here I can't define
Would you like to come to a place inside my head
Or would you like to watch me fall asleep instead
Indecision, television
Takes my mind away
Growing stronger, how much longer
Will things be this way
I look at my close friends they wear expressions of concern
They don't want me to forget all that they think I've learned
I've explained my situation but why can't they see
Friday's just another night for me
Indecision, television
Takes my mind away
Growing stronger, how much longer
Will things be this way
Now there's a feeling that I get when I'm at peace with all I see
And it's a rare time that I spend with no-one else around but me
These moments are so precious now
Getting better just like wine
But wine won't make me happy
There was a time I thought it would
I thought it could I thought it should
Now turned around I'm looking down
There's nothing there but I can still see myself a lonely boy
The day is through the lights are off and I'm alone again
Electrons comfort me, the television is my only friend
There was a time that I swore
This would never happen to me
The lyrics of Good Riddance's song United Cigar are about the feeling of loneliness, emptiness, and disconnection in modern society. The first lines of the song express the singer's frustration with his own lack of reasoning abilities. He feels that thinking has become an alien concept to him, and that his mind has become dull and unstimulated. He is aware of his own condition, but he can't figure out how to fix it.
The second part of the lyrics describes the singer's evening routine. He spends his nights alone, watching television, and looking for inspiration that never seems to come. He feels trapped in his own head, as his mind is constantly wandering and unable to focus. His close friends are worried about him but don't seem to understand his situation. The song ends on a hopeful note, as the singer describes a rare moment of peace and self-reflection. He realizes that there is more to life than material possessions and distractions, and that true happiness can only be found within oneself.
Overall, United Cigar is a powerful reflection on the struggles of modern society. It highlights the importance of meaningful human connection and personal fulfillment, and the dangers of relying on technology and materialism to provide a sense of purpose.
Line by Line Meaning
Reason is gone
I am unable to reason properly.
This brain is out of practice
My brain is not used to thinking.
Thinking is alien
Thinking is something I find difficult.
It's alien to me
It is not something I am familiar with.
The day is through the lights are off and I'm alone again
It's night-time and I'm by myself.
Electrons comfort me the television is my only friend
I find comfort in the television.
There was a time that I swore
I promised myself.
This would never happen to me
That I wouldn't be in this situation.
I look for inspiration like I've done so many times
I search for something to motivate me.
There's something missing here I can't define
I know something's wrong but I can't explain it.
Would you like to come to a place inside my head
Do you want to know what I'm thinking?
Or would you like to watch me fall asleep instead
Or would you rather watch me sleep?
Indecision, television
I can't decide what to do, so I watch television.
Takes my mind away
It distracts me from my thoughts.
Growing stronger, how much longer
It's becoming more of a problem.
Will things be this way
Will my situation improve?
I look at my close friends they wear expressions of concern
My friends are worried about me.
They don't want me to forget all that they think I've learned
They want me to remember what they've taught me.
I've explained my situation but why can't they see
I've told them what's going on, but they don't understand.
Friday's just another night for me
I don't have anything special to look forward to on Fridays.
Now there's a feeling that I get when I'm at peace with all I see
I feel content when everything is in order.
And it's a rare time that I spend with no-one else around but me
It's unusual for me to be by myself.
These moments are so precious now
These moments of solitude mean a lot to me.
Getting better just like wine
My situation is improving over time.
But wine won't make me happy
Material things can't make me happy.
There was a time I thought it would
I used to believe that it could make me happy.
I thought it could I thought it should
I believed that it was possible.
Now turned around I'm looking down
I am introspective.
There's nothing there but I can still see myself a lonely boy
I feel like I'm missing something important in my life.
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greatexpectations320
This song completely describes me right now.
Rusty Shackleford
Tuff
TheRichie213
These were good times! High school days!!!
valeriusfigus
the best punk song I've never heard... I love it
Stephen F.
Wow.... this song really brings me back in time =)
Alex Gorskov
Good Riddance is GOOOD. wait .. no .... its sooo fucking goooood... it makes me wanna hit the fucking ceiling with my head.
its Jayjay
Alex Gorskov yeah although I do that just walking 😂
Jeannie Williams
Love them!
Duy Trần Hoà ng
Watch dogs 2, thank you for introducing me this song
Calamity
Same