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.
Bouncing Off The Wall
Green Day Lyrics
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I'm gonna make a scene, radio
Caught burning gasoline, sleeping in reverse
And everybody's bouncing off the walls
Bombs away (hey)
It's just another day
Of idle threat
And I wouldn't sweat it
Everybody's bouncing off the walls (I'm bouncing off the walls)
Alright
Concrete kiss (hey)
Come on and do the twist, radio
My little exorcist, we're all getting pissed
And everybody's bouncing off the walls (I'm bouncing off the walls)
'Cause it's all that I want
And I want to be free
I got Satan riding next to me
'Cause we're all bloody freaks
And we'll give you the creeps
Chasing fireflies and zeroes
'Cause it's all that I want
And I want to be free
I got Satan riding next to me
'Cause we're all bloody freaks
And we'll give you the creeps
Chasing fireflies and zeroes
The song "Bouncing off the Wall" by Green Day is a fast-paced punk rock anthem that combines catchy melodies with edgy lyrics. The first verse starts with the lines "Concrete dream, I'm gonna make a scene", which sets the tone for the rest of the song. It seems like the singer is tired of living a mundane life and wants to break free from the constraints of society. The chorus "Everybody's bouncing off the walls" is a metaphor for the restlessness that comes with not conforming to societal norms.
The second verse talks about the "secret of the day" and not worrying about it, which again emphasizes the idea of living for the moment and not caring about what others think. The bridge is where the song takes a slightly darker turn, with the idea of having Satan as a companion and being "bloody freaks". This could be interpreted as the rebellious nature of punk rock, embracing the taboo and being unapologetically different. The song ends with "chasing fireflies and zeros"(zeros referring to dreams that seem impossible to achieve), which brings the underlying message of the song home that one should pursue their dreams fearlessly.
Line by Line Meaning
Concrete dream (hey)
Starting off with a wishful thought or idea that may not be completely practical or attainable.
I'm gonna make a scene, radio
I'm going to do something outrageous that will catch everyone's attention and potentially cause a stir, as if it's being broadcasted over the radio.
Caught burning gasoline, sleeping in reverse
Being reckless and living life on the edge, with no regard for the consequences of one's actions.
And everybody's bouncing off the walls
The energy and enthusiasm of the people around me is contagious and we're all having a great time.
Bombs away (hey)
Using a military term to describe an action that will have a big impact or cause a lot of chaos.
It's just another day
Despite everything that's happening around us, it's just a typical day where anything can happen.
Of idle threat
One is speaking without any real intention of following through on what they're saying, usually just to make noise or seem intimidating.
The secret of the day
There's something exciting or intriguing that's happening that no one else knows about yet.
And I wouldn't sweat it
I'm not worried or concerned about what's going to happen because I'm confident in myself and my abilities.
Everybody's bouncing off the walls (I'm bouncing off the walls)
Everyone is full of excitement and energy, including myself, and we're all having a great time.
Concrete kiss (hey)
Another reference to something hard, harsh, or unyielding.
Come on and do the twist, radio
Asking everyone to get involved and join in on the fun or craziness that's happening, as if it's being broadcasted over the radio.
My little exorcist, we're all getting pissed
Everyone is getting angry or frustrated about something, and it feels like we're all possessed by our emotions.
And everybody's bouncing off the walls (I'm bouncing off the walls)
Again, everyone is full of energy and enthusiasm, including the singer.
'Cause it's all that I want
The only thing I care about is having a good time and experiencing everything life has to offer.
And I want to be free
I don't want to be tied down by expectations or responsibilities and just want to live life on my own terms.
I got Satan riding next to me
Even though I'm doing things that might be considered risky or dangerous, I'm not afraid because I feel like I have the devil himself watching over me.
'Cause we're all bloody freaks
Everyone is unique in their own way and that's what makes us special, even if it makes us seem crazy or weird to others.
And we'll give you the creeps
Other people might find us unsettling or peculiar, but that doesn't matter to us because we're just being ourselves.
Chasing fireflies and zeroes
We're always looking for something new and exciting to pursue, even if it's just a fleeting moment or a lost cause.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BILLIE JOE ARMSTRONG, MIKE RYAN PRITCHARD, FRANK EDWIN WRIGHT III
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Ryuji Sakamoto
LYRICS
Concrete dream (Hey!)
I'm gonna make a scene
The radio
Covered in gasoline
Sleeping in reverse
And everybody's bouncing off the walls
Bombs away (Hey!)
It's just another day
Of idle threats
The secret alphabet
And I wouldn't sweat it
Everybody's bouncing off the walls
I'm bouncing off the walls
Alright
Concrete kiss (Hey!)
Come on and do the twist
The radio
My little exorcist
We're all getting pissed
And everybody's bouncing off the walls
I'm bouncing off the walls
'Cause it's all that I want
And I want to be free
I got Satan riding next to me
'Cause we're all bloody freaks
And we'll give you the creeps
Chasing fireflies and zeroes
'Cause it's all that I want
And I want to be free
I got Satan riding next to me
'Cause we're all bloody freaks
And we'll give you the creeps
Chasing fireflies and zeroes
STJ AcousticPower
My favourite song of the album. Such Underrated 🥺
Fredrick Zoller
The riff at 1:21 hit really really good !
Kuba Sadlik
Love it
Marie Lester Moseley
Awesome!!!! 💕
Jacob Fink
Awesome 🔥
Mario486 Waluigi
Sounds like something from 21st Century Breakdown
Ketan Fernandes
@Denzel Tanamal or Horseshoes and Handgrenades.
Denzel Tanamal
Know your Enemy track 3
Caitlin Morris
How come I couldn't find live versions of this song?
andrew purcell
I think there is a European version somewhere.