Hitchin' a Ride
Green Day Lyrics
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Are you in a hurry?
Need a lift to happy hour? Say "Oh, no"
Do you brake for distilled spirits?
I need a break as well
The well that inebriates the guilt
One, two, one, two, three, four
Tonight, I'm eating crow
Fermented salmonella, poison oak, no
There's a drought at the fountain of youth
And I'm dehydrated
My tongue is swelling up
I say, "One, two, one, two, three, four"
Troubled times
You know I cannot lie
I'm off the wagon and I'm hitchin' a ride
There's a drought at the fountain of youth
And I'm dehydrated
My tongue is swelling up, I say, "Shit"
Troubled times
You know I cannot lie
I'm off the wagon and I'm hitchin' a ride (don't know where to go)
Hitchin' a ride (don't know where to go)
Hitchin' a ride (don't know where to go)
Hitchin' a ride (don't know where to go)
Hitchin' a ride (don't know where to go)
Hitchin' a ride (don't know where to go)
Hitchin' a ride (don't know where to go)
Hitchin' a ride (say birthday boys, hey)
The lyrics of "Hitchin' a Ride" by Green Day describe a protagonist who is in need of a ride to happy hour. He asks a passerby if they are headed in that direction and if they "brake for distilled spirits" implying that he wants to drink. The singer sings about being off the wagon and the difficulties of staying sober. He mentions how "troubled times" have led him to this state and how he needs to quench his thirst with alcohol before heading off to a party he has been invited to.
The song represents the feeling of being lost and lonely and not really knowing what to do with oneself. The first verse of the song is about asking for a ride from a stranger and hoping to find happiness at the end of the journey. The second verse talks about the various struggles that the singer is facing such as addiction, dehydration and not being able to find the fountain of youth. The chorus captures the essence of the song's theme by repeating the line "I'm off the wagon and I'm hitchin' a ride," conveying the sense that the singer is lost and doesn't know where to go.
The song has been interpreted in different ways, but the common thread is the feeling of being lost and the need for a break from reality. Some interpret the song as a commentary on society, where people are often trying to escape their everyday lives and find happiness through temporary pleasures such as alcohol, drugs or other hedonistic practices.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey mister, where you headed?
Asking a stranger for a ride, wandering around aimlessly
Are you in a hurry?
Questioning the driver's urgency
I need a lift to happy hour say "oh, no"
Requesting a ride to a place of entertainment
Do you brake for distilled spirits?
Asking the driver if they will stop at a liquor store
I need a break as well
Seeking relief from problems in life
The well that inebriates the guilt
Using alcohol to escape emotional pain and regret
One, two
Preparing to begin something
One, two, three, four
Starting or continuing something
Cold turkey's getting stale
Going through withdrawal from addiction
Tonight I'm eating crow
Accepting blame or punishment for mistakes
Fermented salmonella, poison oak, no
Joking about how bad things can always get worse
There's a drought at the fountain of youth
Feeling the effects of aging and the passage of time
I'm dehydrated
Physically and emotionally drained
My tongue is swelling up
Unable to express oneself clearly or honestly
I say "one, two
Preparing to face the challenges ahead
Troubled times
Difficult period in one's life
You know I cannot lie
Acknowledging the truth of the situation
I'm off the wagon and I'm hitchin' a ride
Relapsing into old habits
Hitchin' a ride (don't know where to go)
Directionless and uncertain about the future
Hitchin' a ride (say birthday boys, hey)
Shouting out to others for recognition or camaraderie
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Billie Joe Armstrong, Frank Edwin Wright III, Mike Ryan Pritchard
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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@meelialanden5157
Are you playing this song when you come to Finland?
@vincewilson4576
God, why are the tickets so goddamn expensive, I really want to go but theres no way I could afford that
@danielzamoranocontreras4102
This song is terrible🤮🤮
@alienmanwiggles6043
This song was so underrated , it's fucking brilliant!
@thenewlifeofme
Ikr, I mean songs like "When I come around" are nice and chill to listen to but they're a bit basic and safe, this one is more diverse in pace and even the clip is more interesting and original (imo)
@RohanAgrawalpeepeepoopoo
I disagree, if my friend that only listens to only God's Favorite Band knows this song, it's not underrated. But, Hitchin a Ride among one of my favorites.
@kaylynnl9269
Yes, def one of the best