Minority
Green Day(绿日乐队) Lyrics


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I want to be the minority
I don't need your authority
Down with the moral majority
'Cause I want to be the minority

I pledge allegiance to the underworld
One nation under dog
There of which I stand alone
A face in the crowd
Unsung, against the mold
Without a doubt
Singled out
The only way I know

'Cause I want to be the minority
I don't need your authority
Down with the moral majority
'Cause I want to be the minority

Stepped out of the line
Like a sheep runs from the herd
Marching out of time
To my own beat now
The only way I know
One light, one mind
Flashing in the dark
Blinded by the silence of a thousand broken hearts
"For crying out loud" she screamed unto me
A free for all
Fuck 'em all
You're on your own side

'Cause I want to be the minority
I don't need your authority
Down with the moral majority
'Cause I want to be the minority

One light, one mind
Flashing in the dark
Blinded by the silence of a thousand broken hearts
For crying out loud she screamed unto me
A free for all
Fuck 'em all
You're on your own side

'Cause I want to be the minority
I don't need your authority
Down with the moral majority
'Cause I want to be the minority
The minority
I wanna be the minority




I wanna be the minority
I wanna be the minority

Overall Meaning

Green Day's song "Minority" is a powerful and rebellious anthem about the desire to stand out from and reject authority and the status quo. From the opening lines declaring "I want to be the minority, I don't need your authority," the song emphasizes the desire to break free of the norms and systems that constrain and define individuals. The lyrics use vivid and evocative language to describe the experience of being an outsider or independent thinker, such as the line "stepped out of line, like a sheep runs from the herd." The song also critiques the "moral majority" and the pressure to conform to societal and cultural norms.


Overall, "Minority" speaks to the experience of feeling different or isolated, but also celebrates the freedom and power of embracing one's unique perspective and identity. The song's catchy chorus and energetic melody reinforce its message of rebellion and independence.


Line by Line Meaning

I want to be the minority
I reject conformity and want to be part of a group that deviates from the norm.


I don't need your authority
I am an independent thinker who does not require someone else's approval or permission.


Down with the moral majority
I reject the dominant values of society and want to be part of a group that challenges those values.


'Cause I want to be the minority
My desire to be part of the minority group stems from my rejection of the mainstream and my desire for something different.


I pledge allegiance to the underworld
I identify with the marginalized groups in society rather than the mainstream; I am expressing my solidarity with them.


One nation under dog
I am part of a group that is disempowered and overlooked, and we are united in our struggle against the powerful.


There of which I stand alone
Even though I am part of a minority group, I refuse to conform to their norms and insist on standing out as myself.


A face in the crowd
I am one among many in my minority group; my identity is important to me, but I also recognize that we share a common struggle.


Unsung, against the mold
I am unappreciated by mainstream society and am fighting to break free from the standards and expectations placed upon us.


Without a doubt
I am unwavering in my certainty of who I am and the path I am on.


Singled out
I am often made to feel like an outsider because of my unconventional beliefs or lifestyle; this isolates me from others but also strengthens my resolve.


The only way I know
I am committed to living an authentic life, true to myself, and do not know any other way of being.


Stepped out of the line
I have consciously chosen to break free from conventional norms and have set myself apart from the mainstream.


Like a sheep runs from the herd
Rather than blindly following the crowd, I have chosen to think for myself and seek out an alternative path.


Marching out of time
I am not following the steps of those who came before me, but carving out my own path and doing things differently.


To my own beat now
Rather than conforming to the expectations put upon me, I am now living life on my own terms and following my own unique rhythm.


One light, one mind
Those of us in the minority group share a common vision and are united in our pursuit of a different way of living.


Flashing in the dark
Our minority group may be overlooked or ignored by mainstream society, but there is still a spark of hope and energy within us.


Blinded by the silence of a thousand broken hearts
The members of our minority group may feel alone and disheartened at times, but we are united by our shared experiences of being rejected or oppressed by society.


'For crying out loud' she screamed unto me
Someone who shares my frustrations with the mainstream has voiced their anger and spoken up to me.


A free for all
We are all free to be ourselves within our minority group, without fear of being judged or ostracized.


Fuck 'em all
Our minority group is not concerned with the opinions or expectations of mainstream society and will not be held back by their restrictions or judgments.


You're on your own side
I am not looking to others for validation or approval; I am confident in my own identity and willing to stand up for myself.


The minority
Being part of the minority group is not a limitation; it is a source of strength and pride in our unique identities.


I wanna be the minority
I am vocalizing my desire to break free from mainstream society and be part of a group that represents something different.




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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@skuoppy

Minority is the greatest song to ever be produced by a living organism on planet earth. Despite being in an unpopular album it deserves to be put higher than any song or band of any genre in history. This one song manages to outclass entire musical artists and bands in its 3 minute length. what makes me disappointed in myself is the fact that in the second half of 2023, i only listened to it 444 times on apple music. My new years resolution is to listen to it more. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE minority, to the extent that i wrote a brief essay about it which i dont think ive finished but:

Minority – Green Day

Context

Minority by Green Day is a very interesting song as it is a keystone in the musical backstory of the popular punk-rock trio, seen as the successors of nirvana and the predecessors to future bands. This powerful statement is justified by the fact that Minority is a landmark, being Green Day’s very first political song. During the early 2000s, the band was experimenting with many different types of new musical styles, such as hip-hop and polka, heavy on the second one. Minority features an audible musical style that expands far past bass, distortion guitar and drums, introducing new styles. This is evidence for the fact that Minority is not a typical super-fast upbeat and loud green day song, rather being cheerful and mellow without abandoning punk rock.

This song was written by Billie Joe Armstrong, frontman of Green Day, with the intent of breaking the silence of political punk rock that the band had been holding in since its first release in the 1991. The song is about “being an individual” (in Billie’s words) and isolating yourself from common norms. It is an encouragement to be yourself regardless of what people think of you and become the minority. One piece of evidence supporting this is “One light, one mind flashing in the dark” which could be explaining an individual standing out and making a change. Furthermore, the message is expanded upon by the later lyric “You are your own sight” which carries connotations of you not letting other people obstruct your goals and dictate what you do, think, or say.

Instrumentation, Form and Musical devices

The song begins with a cheerful riff on an acoustic guitar, cycling through classic chords, going from C to G to F to A minor twice, continuing with G and a final sendoff. This is where the distortion guitar, bass and drums start playing in the chorus. Musical instruments start to add on throughout the song, with more acoustic guitar, harmonica, and even accordion. From this selection of instruments, Minority seems to have some polka influence mixed into its composition. I wouldn’t say that the performance is a challenge for the performer as the chords are simple (being power chords) and the guitarist is a musical mastermind. Minority is a very fun song to play on guitar, with the strumming being energetic and the distortion fitting with Green Day’s signature power chords.

Musical and Stylistic influences

Minority could be influenced by the gradual rise of pop at the time, with the song crafted to combat this new norm. Armstrong was more drawn to acoustic guitar after his release of Good Riddance in Nimrod from 1997, three years prior to Minority’s release. This new experimentation with classical guitar can be confirmed in an interview where Armstrong confirmed the 15 Green Day songs that summarized his musical journey, with one being Minority. He remarks less about the influence of the song or his opinions about it, but more about the context. Minority’s musical progression, melody, and meaning were a first for the punk-rock trio as polka and classical were just a concept and the political meaning had never been done once before. Overall, Minority in shallow waters can be seen as a political tune about isolating yourself and being the “sheep that runs from the herd”, but as the iceberg continues, you can uncover more about the precise stylistic influences that Minority carried in 2000, and how it went on to influence more of its later descendants in the Green Day family tree, such as their hit album American Idiot in 2004, and their 2009 release of 21st Century Breakdown.


Suffice to say, Minority is better than literally every musical composition ever.



@user-rj8mm1we1h

I want to be the minority
I don't need your authority
Down with the moral majority
'Cause I want to be the minority
I pledge allegiance to the underworld
One nation under dog
There of which I stand alone
A face in the crowd
Unsung, against the mold
Without a doubt
Singled out
The only way I know
'Cause I want to be the minority
I don't need your authority
Down with the moral majority
'Cause I want to be the minority
Stepped out of the line
Like a sheep runs from the herd
Marching out of time
To my own beat now
The only way I know
One light, one mind
Flashing in the dark
Blinded by the silence of a thousand broken hearts
"For crying out loud" she screamed unto me
A free for all
Fuck 'em all
You're on your own side
'Cause I want to be the minority
I don't need your authority
Down with the moral majority
'Cause I want to be the minority
One light, one mind
Flashing in the dark
Blinded by the silence of a thousand broken hearts
For crying out loud she screamed unto me
A free for all
Fuck 'em all
You're on your own side
'Cause I want to be the minority
I don't need your authority
Down with the moral majority
'Cause I want to be the minority
The minority
I wanna be the minority
I wanna be the minority
I wanna be the minority



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@kevindie

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@Zaraki551

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@patty2074

Io ci sarò a Milano!!!!🤟🎸❤

@FinaleCadence

No.

@evanmckelvy8337

Hey GreenDay, you d
Get more done working within the system than rage 'n against it!

...If minority is where it's at for you, pick Libertarian and be the 'other third'

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@gerryfromthevoid8986

The message is pure: be yourself, even if it means being an outsider. It's a better and more stable identity.

@aliausweisen14

True

@keynuniekmustika6884

Good to ass all brother and good luck ok

@king0ffoolz195

Unfortunately the video contracts the
message. Plying hell when did this come out again

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