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.
Amy
Green Day Lyrics
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Are your eyes just singing the blues
Dirty records from another time
Some blood stains on your shoes
No one really knows about your soul
And I barely really know your name
Burning rhythms and posting lies
Amy don't you go
I want you around
Singin' woah, please don't go
Do you wanna be a friend of mine?
Do you wanna be a friend of mine?
Did you tattoo a lucky charm
To keep you out of harms way?
Warding off all evil signs
But it never really kept you safe
Now you're too young for the golden age
'Cause the record bin's been replaced
Twenty seven, gone without a trace
And you walked away from your drink
Amy don't you go
I want you around
Singin' woah, please don't go
Do you wanna be a friend of mine?
Do you wanna be a friend of mine?
Amy please don't go
Amy please don't go
Is your heart singing out of tune
Are you eyes just singing the blues?
Dirty records from another time
Some blood stains on your shoes
May I have this last dance
By chance if we should meet?
Can you write me a lullaby?
So we can sing you to sleep
Amy don't you go
I want you around
Singin' woah, please don't go
Do you wanna be a friend of mine?
Do you wanna be a friend of mine?
Do you wanna be a friend of mine?
The lyrics of Green Day’s “Amy” depict the sad story of a young woman who has lost her way in life, leaving behind a trail of pain and sorrow. The song starts with questions to Amy about her troubled life, asking if her heart is singing out of tune and if her eyes are just singing the blues. The reference to dirty records and blood stains on her shoes represents her past and the struggles she has faced. The lyrics suggest that nobody really knows her soul, and despite barely knowing her name, the singer urges her not to leave, indicating a deep compassion and concern for her well-being.
The song then refers to Amy's attempt to ward off evil signs by getting a lucky charm tattoo, which ultimately failed to protect her. The next line of lyric sings about the death of her at the age of 27, which is often cited as the age when many famous musicians, including Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, and Jim Morrison, died. The verse also implies that Amy walked away from her drink, perhaps as a reference to alcoholism or addiction, which may have been a significant factor in her tragic end.
The final verse of the song is a plea by the singer for Amy not to go and to be around, suggesting that the end is approaching. The song’s ending is a melancholic yet tender exchange between the singer and Amy. There is an allusion to the last dance they may share and the request to write a lullaby to sing her to sleep. It is unclear whether the singer is referring to the relationship they had or her death.
Overall, the song is poignantly crafted, and the haunting melody adds a sense of despair that mirrors the lyrics’ emotions. It is evident that the song is about someone Green Day cared for deeply or perhaps someone that they knew through their music, but we may never know who Amy was.
Line by Line Meaning
Is your heart singing out of tune
Are you feeling lost and disconnected?
Are your eyes just singing the blues
Are you sad and feeling down?
Dirty records from another time
Memories from the past that still haunt you
Some blood stains on your shoes
Physical reminders of the pain you've endured
No one really knows about your soul
You feel alone and nobody understands you
And I barely really know your name
We may not know each other well, but I still care
Burning rhythms and posting lies
You try to hide your true self from the world
And a bunch of fools drown in shame
Those who judge you are the ones who should feel ashamed
Amy don't you go
Please don't leave us behind
I want you around
We care about you and enjoy your company
Singin' woah, please don't go
We want you to stay with us
Do you wanna be a friend of mine?
Do you want to build a friendship with me?
Did you tattoo a lucky charm
Did you try to find comfort in superstition?
To keep you out of harms way?
Did you believe the charm could protect you from harm?
Warding off all evil signs
Trying to avoid misfortune and pain
But it never really kept you safe
Despite your efforts, life can still be hard
Now you're too young for the golden age
You have your whole life ahead of you
'Cause the record bin's been replaced
Times have changed and left behind the things you once enjoyed
Twenty seven, gone without a trace
Many talented artists have died young, leaving a void
And you walked away from your drink
You left behind something that was once important to you
May I have this last dance
Can we spend some more time together?
By chance if we should meet?
If we don't get another chance to be together
Can you write me a lullaby?
Can you help me find peace and rest?
So we can sing you to sleep
Let us help you find comfort in our friendship
Do you wanna be a friend of mine?
Let us build a friendship that lasts
Do you wanna be a friend of mine?
We want to be there for you
Amy please don't go
We don't want to lose you
Amy please don't go
Stay with us, we care about you
Are your eyes just singing the blues?
Are you still feeling down and struggling?
Dirty records from another time
The past can still have an impact on us
Some blood stains on your shoes
The pain of the past can still follow us
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BILLIE JOE ARMSTRONG, MIKE DIRNT, TRE COOL
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