Though the albums Insomniac (1995), Nimrod (1997) and Warning (2000) did not match the success of Dookie, they were still successful, with the first two reaching double platinum status, while the last achieved gold. Green Day's seventh album, a rock opera called American Idiot (2004), found popularity with a younger generation, selling six million copies in the U.S. Their next album, 21st Century Breakdown, was released in 2009 and achieved the band's best chart performance. It was followed by a trilogy of albums, ¡Uno!, ¡Dos!, and ¡Tré!, released in September, November, and December 2012, respectively. The trilogy did not perform as well as expected commercially, in comparison to their previous albums, largely due to a lack of promotion and Armstrong entering rehab. Their twelfth studio album, Revolution Radio, was released in October 2016 and became their third to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. The band's thirteenth studio album, Father of All Motherfuckers, was released on February 7, 2020, and was their final album released by Reprise. On October 24, 2023, the band announced that their fourteenth studio album, 'Saviors', will come out January 19, 2024.
In 2010, a stage adaptation of American Idiot debuted on Broadway. The musical was nominated for three Tony Awards: Best Musical, Best Scenic Design and Best Lighting Design, winning the latter two. The band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2015, their first year of eligibility. Members of the band have collaborated on the side projects Pinhead Gunpowder, The Network, Foxboro Hot Tubs, The Longshot and The Coverups. They have also worked on solo careers.
Green Day has sold roughly 90 million records worldwide, them one of the world's best-selling artists. The group has been nominated for 20 Grammy awards and has won five of them with Best Alternative Album for Dookie, Best Rock Album for American Idiot and 21st Century Breakdown, Record of the Year for "Boulevard of Broken Dreams" and Best Musical Show Album for American Idiot: The Original Broadway Cast Recording.
All the Time
Green Day Lyrics
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What's the time? I said the time is right
Here's to me, let's find another reason
Down the hatch, and a bad attitude, salud
Wastin' time, wastin' time down a bumfuck road
And I don't know where the hell it'll go
Heirlooms, huffin' fumes, and I'm pickin' up the pace
All the time, New Year's resolutions
How soon that we forget
Doin' time, and lovin' every minute
Live it up on another let down, salud
Promises, promises, it was all set in stone
Cross my heart, and I hope to die
Sugar fix, dirty tricks, and a trick question
Guess I shoulda read between the lines
Havin' the time of my life
Watchin' the clock tick
Havin' the time of my life
Watchin' the clock tick
All the time, where did all the time go?
It's too late to say goodnight
Time flies when you're havin' fun, yeah
Time's up when you work like a dog, salud
Yeah
Green Day's "All The Time" is a song that speaks of the different ways people tend to waste time and the realization of how fleeting time can be. Billy Joe Armstrong, the lead singer of the band, narrates a day where he spends his time drinking and disregarding his responsibilities. The chorus of the song, "All the time, every time I need it" shows the attitude of the main character, who seems to feel entitled to time without considering its true value.
The line "Wasting time down a bum fuck road, And I don't know where the hell it'll go" imply a sense of nihilism and apathy towards life direction, and the line "Sugar fix, dirty tricks and a trick question. Guess I should have read between the lines" suggests an element of regret and the realization of the consequences of time-wasting behavior. The line "Time flies when you're having fun. Time's up when you work like a dog" shows that time is unpredictable, and the concept of time is perceived differently from one individual to another.
Line by Line Meaning
All the time, every time I need it.
I need something constantly, and I always have access to it.
What's the time?
I'm curious about the time of day.
I'd say the time is right.
It seems like the perfect moment for something.
Here's to me.
I'm raising a glass in celebration of myself.
Let's find another reason.
We should come up with a new excuse to do something.
Down the hatch and a bad attitude.
I'm drinking something quickly and with a negative outlook.
Salud.
Cheers.
Wasting time down a bum fuck road.
I'm spending time in a useless or unpleasant place.
And I don't know where the hell it'll go.
I have no idea where this will lead me.
Heirlooms and huffing fumes,
I'm surrounded by valuable possessions and inhaling toxic substances.
And I'm picking up the pace
I'm moving faster.
And I'm gonna smash straight into a wall.
I'm going to fail spectacularly.
A 'New Year's Resolution'
I made a promise to myself to improve something in the new year.
How soon that we forget.
We've already broken our resolution and moved on.
Doing time.
I'm serving a sentence or doing something tedious.
Loving every minute.
I'm really enjoying this experience.
Live it up on another let down.
We're indulging in something despite it not meeting our expectations.
Promises, promises, it was all set in stone,
There were many commitments made and they seemed like they'd be permanent.
Cross my heart and hope to die.
I swear to you with my very life.
Sugar fix, dirty tricks and a trick question.
I'm being deceived or manipulated in some way.
Guess I should have read between the lines.
I missed something important and should have looked closer.
Having the time of my life, watching the clock tick.
I'm really enjoying myself, but I'm also aware that time is running out.
All the time, where did all the time go?
I'm wondering where all the time has disappeared to.
It's too late to say goodnight.
It's too late to end this chapter of my life.
Time flies when you're having fun.
Fun experiences seem to pass quickly.
Time's up when you work like a dog.
Working too hard can lead to a lack of time to enjoy life.
Salud.
Cheers.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Billie Joe Armstrong, Tre Cool, Mike Dirnt
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@jacke_hammber5027
These guy been playing music before i even come out of my mom but i glad i join the party late then never
@bombadilian
Welcome along!
@alaja200798
Always has been my favorite song from Nimrod
@BasketCase420
I like Good Riddance
@ryanm3877
Agreed 💯
@linopino2810
Mine also!!
@briandileo9369
Same
@basketburger
One of the best green day riffs
@GrapHix_PL
Love this catchy riff !
@russelljenkins6929
Nimrod was the best CD to skate to in the day man weee