21 Guns
Green Day Lyrics
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When it's not worth dyin' for?
Does it take your breath away
And you feel yourself suffocatin'?
Does the pain weigh out the pride
And you look for a place to hide?
Did someone break your heart inside?
You're in ruins
One, twenty-one guns
Lay down your arms
Give up the fight
One, twenty-one guns
Throw up your arms
Into the sky
You and I
When you're at the end of the road
And you lost all sense of control
And your thoughts have taken their toll
When your mind breaks the spirit of your soul
Your faith walks on broken glass
And the hangover doesn't pass
Nothing's ever built to last
You're in ruins
One, twenty-one guns
Lay down your arms
Give up the fight
One, twenty-one guns
Throw up your arms
Into the sky
You and I
Did you try to live on your own
When you burned down the house and home?
Did you stand too close to the fire
Like a liar looking for forgiveness from a stone?
When it's time to live and let die
And you can't get another try
Something inside this heart has died
You're in ruins
One, twenty-one guns
Lay down your arms
Give up the fight
One, twenty-one guns
Throw up your arms
Into the sky
One, twenty-one guns
Lay down your arms
Give up the fight
One, twenty-one guns
Throw up your arms
Into the sky
You and I
The lyrics to Green Day's song 21 Guns are about the struggle to find purpose and meaning in life when faced with overwhelming challenges and pain. The song describes a person who is grappling with their own mortality and the uncertainties of existence. The opening lines of the song ask the listener if they know what's worth fighting for, and whether it's worth dying for. This question sets the tone for the rest of the song, which continuously poses similar inquiries.
The chorus of the song, "One, twenty-one guns, lay down your arms, give up the fight, one, twenty-one guns, throw up your arms into the sky, you and I," is a powerful plea for hope and unity. It urges the listener to let go of their struggles and surrender themselves to something greater than themselves. The repetition of the phrase "one, twenty-one guns" reinforces the idea of a collective effort to overcome adversity.
The second verse delves further into the emotional struggles faced by the person in the song. The lyrics describe the feeling of being at the end of one's rope and losing control. The mentioning of broken glass and a hangover creates an image of physical and emotional pain. The song then asks if the listener has ever burned down their own home and stood too close to the fire. These lines symbolize the actions we take that lead to our own destruction, often out of a desire for forgiveness or a lack of understanding. The final lines of the song emphasize the idea of finding acceptance in impermanence and the inevitability of death.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you know what's worth fighting for
Do you understand what truly deserves your effort and dedication?
When it's not worth dying for?
When the cause is not worth risking your life?
Does it take your breath away
Do you feel overwhelmed and unable to cope?
And you feel yourself suffocating?
And you sense yourself slowly losing control and feeling trapped?
Does the pain weigh out the pride?
Is the suffering and struggle greater than the feeling of accomplishment?
And you look for a place to hide?
And you seek refuge or escape from the hardships of life?
Did someone break your heart inside?
Did someone hurt you emotionally, making you feel broken and damaged?
You're in ruins
Your life is a mess and you feel shattered and defeated.
One, twenty one guns
A tribute to someone's passing, often associated with military funerals.
Lay down your arms
Stop fighting and surrender.
Give up the fight
Accept defeat and move on.
Throw up your arms into the sky, You and I
Let's give it all we've got and face these challenges together.
When you're at the end of the road
When you've exhausted all possible solutions.
And you lost all sense of control
And everything seems to be slipping away from your grip.
And your thoughts have taken their toll
And your constantly racing thoughts have worn you out.
When your mind breaks the spirit of your soul
When your thoughts are consuming you and affecting your mental and emotional wellbeing.
Your faith walks on broken glass
Your beliefs and values are being tested and challenged.
And the hangover doesn't pass
The pain and consequences of your actions linger and don't seem to improve.
Nothing's ever built to last
All things, good or bad, come to an end eventually.
Did you try to live on your own
Did you attempt to make it through life without the help of others?
When you burned down the house and home?
When you cause destruction and damage that affects not only yourself but those around you?
Did you stand too close to the fire?
Did you take a risk that was too dangerous and ended up getting hurt?
Like a liar looking for forgiveness from a stone
Like someone begging for absolution from something that cannot give it.
When it's time to live and let die
When it's time to let go and move on.
And you can't get another try
And there's no going back or changing the past.
Something inside this heart has died
Something within has been lost and can't be regained.
You're in ruins
Your life is in shambles, and you don't know how to fix it.
Throw up your arms into the sky, You and I
Let's make the most of the time we have left and make it count together.
One, twenty one guns
A final tribute to someone special.
Lay down your arms
Give up the fight and let go of any grudges or negativity.
Give up the fight
Accept what happened and move on.
Throw up your arms into the sky, You and I
Let's celebrate the life of the person we lost and cherish the moments we shared.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: John Edmund Andrew Phillips, Billie Joe Armstrong, Frank Edwin III Wright, Mike Ryan Pritchard, David Bowie
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@catherinefriedrich4601
Do you know what's worth fighting for
When it's not worth dying for?
Does it take your breath away
And you feel yourself suffocating?
Does the pain weigh out the pride?
And you look for a place to hide?
Did someone break your heart inside?
You're in ruins
One, twenty one guns
Lay down your arms
Give up the fight
One, twenty one guns
Throw up your arms into the sky,
You and I
When you're at the end of the road
And you lost all sense of control
And your thoughts have taken their toll
When your mind breaks the spirit of your soul
Your faith walks on broken glass
And the hangover doesn't pass
Nothing's ever built to last
You're in ruins
One, twenty one guns
Lay down your arms
Give up the fight
One, twenty one guns
Throw up your arms into the sky,
You and I
Did you try to live on your own
When you burned down the house and home?
Did you stand too close to the fire?
Like a liar looking for forgiveness from a stone
When it's time to live and let die
And you can't get another try
Something inside this heart has died
You're in ruins
One, twenty one guns
Lay down your arms
Give up the fight
One, twenty one guns
Throw up your arms into the sky,
One, twenty one guns
Lay down your arms
Give up the fight
One, twenty one guns
Throw up your arms into the sky,
You and I
@d3ivedy
Lyrics:
Do you know what's worth fightin' for
When it's not worth dyin' for?
Does it take your breath away
And you feel yourself suffocatin'?
Does the pain weigh out the pride
And you look for a place to hide?
Did someone break your heart inside?
You're in ruins
One, twenty-one guns
Lay down your arms
Give up the fight
One, twenty-one guns
Throw up your arms
Into the sky
You and I
When you're at the end of the road
And you lost all sense of control
And your thoughts have taken their toll
When your mind breaks the spirit of your soul
Your faith walks on broken glass
And the hangover doesn't pass
Nothing's ever built to last
You're in ruins
One, twenty-one guns
Lay down your arms
Give up the fight
One, twenty-one guns
Throw up your arms
Into the sky
You and I
Did you try to live on your own
When you burned down the house and home?
Did you stand too close to the fire
Like a liar looking for forgiveness from a stone?
When it's time to live and let die
And you can't get another try
Something inside this heart has died
You're in ruins
One, twenty-one guns
Lay down your arms
Give up the fight
One, twenty-one guns
Throw up your arms
Into the sky
One, twenty-one guns
Lay down your arms
Give up the fight
One, twenty-one guns
Throw up your arms
Into the sky
You and I
@user-ot2nv5ve2k
Do you know what's worth fightin' for
When it's not worth dyin' for?
Does it take your breath away
And you feel yourself suffocatin'?
Does the pain weigh out the pride
And you look for a place to hide?
Did someone break your heart inside?
You're in ruins
One, twenty-one guns
Lay down your arms
Give up the fight
One, twenty-one guns
Throw up your arms
Into the sky
You and I
When you're at the end of the road
And you lost all sense of control
And your thoughts have taken their toll
When your mind breaks the spirit of your soul
Your faith walks on broken glass
And the hangover doesn't pass
Nothing's ever built to last
You're in ruins
One, twenty-one guns
Lay down your arms
Give up the fight
One, twenty-one guns
Throw up your arms
Into the sky
You and I
Did you try to live on your own
When you burned down the house and home?
Did you stand too close to the fire
Like a liar looking for forgiveness from a stone?
When it's time to live and let die
And you can't get another try
Something inside this heart has died
You're in ruins
One, twenty-one guns
Lay down your arms
Give up the fight
One, twenty-one guns
Throw up your arms
Into the sky
One, twenty-one guns
Lay down your arms
Give up the fight
One, twenty-one guns
Throw up your arms
Into the sky
You and I
@apristyabrian3478
Lyrics:
Do you know what's worth fighting for
When it's not worth dying for?
Does it take your breath away
And you feel yourself suffocating?
Does the pain weigh out the pride?
And you look for a place to hide?
Did someone break your heart inside?
You're in ruins
One, twenty-one guns
Lay down your arms, give up the fight
One, twenty-one guns
Throw up your arms into the sky
You and I
When you're at the end of the road
And you lost all sense of control
And your thoughts have taken their toll
When your mind breaks the spirit of your soul
Your faith walks on broken glass
And the hangover doesn't pass
Nothing's ever built to last
You're in ruins
One, twenty-one guns
Lay down your arms, give up the fight
One, twenty-one guns
Throw up your arms into the sky
You and I
Did you try to live on your own
When you burned down the house and home?
Did you stand too close to the fire
Like a liar looking for forgiveness from a stone?
When it's time to live and let die
And you can't get another try
Something inside this heart has died
You're in ruins
One, twenty-one guns
Lay down your arms, give up the fight
One, twenty-one guns
Throw up your arms into the sky
One, twenty-one guns
Lay down your arms, give up the fight
One, twenty-one guns
Throw up your arms into the sky
You and I.
@dzhutt
Lyrics:
Do you know what's worth fighting for
When it's not worth dying for?
Does it take your breath away
And you feel yourself suffocating
Does the pain weigh out the pride?
And you look for a place to hide
Did someone break your heart inside
You're in ruins
One, 21 guns
Lay down your arms
Give up the fight
One, 21 guns
Throw up your arms into the sky,
You and I
When you're at the end of the road
And you lost all sense of control
And your thoughts have taken their toll
When your mind breaks the spirit of your soul
Your faith walks on broken glass
And the hangover doesn't pass
Nothing's ever built to last
You're in ruins
One, 21 guns
Lay down your arms
Give up the fight
One, 21 guns
Throw up your arms into the sky,
You and I
Did you try to live on your own
When you burned down the house and home
Did you stand too close to the fire?
Like a liar looking for
Forgiveness from a stone
When it's time to live and let die
And you can't get another try
Something inside this heart has died
You're in ruins
One, 21 guns
Lay down your arms
Give up the fight
One, 21 guns
Throw up your arms into the sky
One, 21 guns
Lay down your arms
Give up the fight
One, 21 guns
Throw up your arms into the sky,
You and I.....
@bartekqrtd
21 Guns
Do you know what's worth fighting for?
When it's not worth dying for?
Does it take your breath away?
And you feel yourself suffocating?
Does the pain weigh out the pride?
And you look for place to hide?
Did someone break your heart inside?
You're in ruins...
One, 21 guns
Lay down your arms
Give up the fight
One, 21 guns
Throw up your arms into the sky
You and I
When you're at the end of the road
And you lost all sense of control
And your thoughts have taken their toll
When your mind breaks the spirit of your soul
Your faith walks on broken glass
And the hangover doesn't pass
Nothing's ever built to last
You're in ruins...
One, 21 guns
Lay down your arms
Give up the fight
One, 21 guns
Throw up your arms into the sky
You and I
Did you try to live on your own?
When you burned down the house and home?
Did you stand too close to the fire?
Like a liar looking for forgiveness from a stone
When it's time to live and let die
And you can't get another try
Something inside this heart has died
You're in ruins...
One, 21 guns
Lay down your arms
Give up the fight
One, 21 guns
Throw up your arms into the sky
One, 21 guns
Lay down your arms
Give up the fight
One, 21 guns
Throw up your arms into the sky
You and I
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@sweetfawnn
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@Potatochop399
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@jessicapearson9894
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@jamesrussonello7920
What's the meaning behind 21 gun salute?
The 21-gun salute, commonly recognized by many nations, is the highest honor rendered. The custom stems from naval tradition, when a warship would signify its lack of hostile intent by firing its cannons out to sea until all ammunition was spent.
@Anonymous-xn2xh
2009: 14 years old
2020: 14 years old at heart
@twizz_7659
2009: 3 years old
2020: 14 years old
for me at least
@Jr-tx7tg
@@twizz_7659
2009:3 years old
2020:13 years old
In July bout be 14 tho
@twizz_7659
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