Coming Clean
Green Day Lyrics
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Trapped inside a roll of disillusion
I found out what it takes to be a man
Now mom and dad will never understand
Secrets collecting dust but never forget
Skeletons come to life in my closet
I found out what it takes to be a man
What's happening to me
Seventeen and coming clean for the first time
I finally figured out myself for the first time
I found out what it takes to be a man
Now mom and dad will never understand
What's happened to me
In the song Coming Clean by Green Day, the lyrics depict a person who is feeling lost and confused in their life. At the age of seventeen, this person is feeling as though they are trapped in a roll of disillusion, unable to find their way out of their predicament. They are experiencing a myriad of emotions and feelings that they cannot explain or understand, leaving them feeling helpless and alone. This person is keeping secrets that are collecting dust in their mind, never forgotten but never revealed to the world. The skeletons in their closet are coming to life, and they are struggling to come to terms with what is happening to them.
As the song progresses, the lyrics suggest that this person has finally figured out who they are, and they have come clean for the first time. They have discovered what it takes to be a man and feel as though they are finally becoming the person they were meant to be. However, their parents will never understand the journey they have been on and the changes they have gone through. This person is proud of who they have become, but they are aware that there will always be a part of them that their parents will never understand.
Line by Line Meaning
Seventeen and strung out on confusion
I was 17 years old and felt lost and overwhelmed with conflicting emotions.
Trapped inside a roll of disillusion
I felt like I was stuck in a cycle of disappointment and disillusionment.
I found out what it takes to be a man
I learned what it means to be a mature adult and take responsibility for my actions.
Now mom and dad will never understand
Even though I've grown and changed, my parents will never fully comprehend the internal struggles I faced.
Secrets collecting dust but never forget
I kept my innermost thoughts and emotions hidden away, but they never truly went away.
Skeletons come to life in my closet
The secrets I've kept hidden have resurfaced and are now causing me distress.
Seventeen and coming clean for the first time
I'm finally being honest and transparent about my thoughts and feelings at 17 years old.
I finally figured out myself for the first time
I gained self-awareness and understanding of my own identity and purpose.
What's happening to me
I'm unsure of what's next or what changes will occur as a result of my newfound clarity.
Now mom and dad will never understand
Despite my newfound growth and understanding, my parents may never fully grasp my journey and experiences.
What's happened to me
I've undergone significant personal growth and transformation.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, 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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@MiniatureLoaf
17 and strung out on confusion
Trapped inside a role of disillusion
I found out what it takes to be a man
Well, mom and dad will never understand
Secrets collecting dust but never forget
Skeletons come to life in my closet
I found out what it takes to be a man
My mom and dad will never understand
What's happening to me
17 and coming clean for the first time
I finally figured out myself for the first time
I found out what it takes to be a man
Well, mom and dad will never understand
What's happening to me?
@qwertyios
most underrated song on the album
@patmoogs9069
There is nothing underrated on this album. It's practically perfect just like Silverchairs Neon Ballroom and Pearl Jams Ten to name a couple from the same time frame
@earthcitizen3939
Burnout is my favorite from this album. The drumming in the chorus is great.
@xamislimelight8965
I don't know, I don't see enough people talking about F.O.D
@earthcitizen3939
@@xamislimelight8965 That song is good too. I like how it changes tempo in the song.
@FaustoLovesYouTube
Yup
@janismorrissey
Billie esta eternamente en mi corazon por escribir esta cancion. Dandole visibilidad a los bisexuales desde 1994 ❤
@kevindelgado4681
Siempre me molesto que la gente siempre olvide que existimos, o eres hetero o eres gei 😭
@janismorrissey
@@kevindelgado4681 lo mismo pienso amix
@Hainero2001
A nadie le importa el mensaje. La canción suena bien y ya. A nadie le importa donde te metas. Deja de llamarte la atención. No eres tan importante, igual a los demás seres humanos.