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.
Redundant
Green Day Lyrics
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Content in the same old shtick again
Now the routine's turning to contention
Like a production line going over and over and over
Roller coaster
Now I cannot speak, I lost my voice
I'm speechless and redundant
'Cause I love you's not enough
Choreographed and lack of passion
Prototypes of what we were
Went full circle 'til I'm nauseous
Taken for granted now
I waste it, faked it, ate it, now I hate it
'Cause I cannot speak, I lost my voice
I'm speechless and redundant
'Cause I love you's not enough
I'm lost for words
Now I cannot speak, I lost my voice
I'm speechless and redundant
'Cause I love you's not enough
I'm lost for words
Now I cannot speak, I lost my voice
I'm speechless and redundant
'Cause I love you's not enough
I'm lost for words
The lyrics to Green Day's song "Redundant" delve into the monotony and dissatisfaction that can come with living a repetitive life. The opening lines, "We're living in repetition/Content in the same old shtick again," establish a sense of frustration and boredom with the status quo. As the song progresses, the repetition is likened to a "production line going over and over and over," emphasizing how mechanical and unfulfilling the routine has become.
The second verse adds another layer to the theme of redundancy, describing a lack of passion and authenticity in the relationship between the singer and their partner. The line "Choreographed and lack of passion" implies a sense of routine and predictability in the relationship, further emphasizing the song's central theme. The repetition has not only infiltrated the singer's daily life but also their personal relationships, leaving them feeling "nauseous" and unfulfilled.
The chorus of the song, "Now I cannot speak, I lost my voice/I'm speechless and redundant/'Cause I love you's not enough/I'm lost for words," crystallizes the emotional toll of living a redundant life. The singer is left feeling speechless and unable to express themselves, ultimately realizing that their love alone cannot fix the situation.
In the end, "Redundant" is a cry for something more; a life full of spontaneity, passion, and purpose. The song speaks to anyone who feels trapped in a cycle of monotony, desperate to break free and find something more fulfilling.
Line by Line Meaning
We're living in repetition
Our lives have become monotonous and repetitive.
Content in the same old shtick again
We're comfortable with sticking to our usual routine despite it being uninspiring.
Now the routine's turning to contention
The repetition is now causing tension and conflict.
Like a production line going over and over and over
Our lives have become like a factory production line, with the same tasks repeated over and over again.
Roller coaster
Life is characterized by ups and downs, but we're stuck in a mundane cycle without any of the ups.
Now I cannot speak, I lost my voice
I can't express myself anymore, I feel muted and stifled.
I'm speechless and redundant
I'm silent and my words have lost their meaning.
'Cause I love you's not enough
Just saying 'I love you' or going through the motions isn't going to sustain a relationship.
I'm lost for words
I don't know what to say anymore.
Choreographed and lack of passion
Everything we do feels staged and artificial, with no real enthusiasm or energy behind it.
Prototypes of what we were
We're just pale imitations of who we once were, with nothing unique or original left about us.
Went full circle 'til I'm nauseous
We've gone through this cycle so many times that it's making us dizzy and sick to our stomachs.
Taken for granted now
We're no longer appreciating what we have and are just assuming it will always be there.
I waste it, faked it, ate it, now I hate it
I have treated what I used to cherish carelessly and insincerely, and now I regret it.
Now I cannot speak, I lost my voice
Once again, I can't articulate my feelings or thoughts anymore.
I'm speechless and redundant
Once again, I'm silenced and my words feel meaningless.
'Cause I love you's not enough
No matter how much I say I love you, it's not going to make up for what we're lacking.
I'm lost for words
Once again, I don't know what to say or do.
Now I cannot speak, I lost my voice
This cycle has taken away my ability to communicate effectively.
I'm speechless and redundant
Once again, I'm silent and my words have lost their impact.
'Cause I love you's not enough
Love alone can't fix our problems or make up for what's missing.
I'm lost for words
Once again, I'm at a loss for what to say or do.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, 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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@pradeepnagila3332
We're living in repetition.
Content in the same old shtick again.
Now the routine's turning to contention,
Like a production line going over and over and over, roller coaster.
Now I cannot speak, I've lost my voice.
I'm speechless and redundant.
'Cause I love you's not enough.
I'm lost for words.
Choreographed and lack of passion.
Prototypes of what we were.
Went full circle 'til I'm nauseous.
Taken for granted now.
Now I waste it, faked it, ate it, now I hate it.
'Cause I cannot speak, I lost my voice.
I'm speechless and redundant,
'Cause I love you's not enough.
I'm lost for words.
Now I cannot speak, I've lost my voice.
I'm speechless and redundant.
'Cause I love you's not enough.
I'm lost for words.
Now I cannot speak, I've lost my voice.
I'm speechless and redundant.
'Cause I love you's not enough.
I'm lost for words.
@hinokintv
We're living in repetition
Content in the same old shtick again
Now the routine's turning to contention
Like a production line going over and over and over
Roller coaster
Now I cannot speak, I lost my voice
I'm speechless and redundant
'Cause I love you's not enough
I'm lost for words
Choreographed and lack of passion
Prototypes of what we were
Went full circle 'til I'm nauseous
Taken for granted now
I waste it, faked it, ate it, now I hate it
'Cause I cannot speak, I lost my voice
I'm speechless and redundant
'Cause I love you's not enough
I'm lost for words
Now I cannot speak, I lost my voice
I'm speechless and redundant
'Cause I love you's not enough
I'm lost for words
Now I cannot speak, I lost my voice
I'm speechless and redundant
'Cause I love you's not enough
I'm lost for words
@user-ip9yu7lp1q
"Redundant"
We're living in repetition.
Content in the same old shtick again.
Now the routine's turning to contention,
Like a production line going over and over and over, roller coaster.
Now I cannot speak, I've lost my voice.
I'm speechless and redundant.
'Cause I love you's not enough.
I'm lost for words.
Choreographed and lack of passion.
Prototypes of what we were.
Went full circle 'til I'm nauseous.
Taken for granted now.
Now I waste it, faked it, ate it, now I hate it.
'Cause I cannot speak, I lost my voice.
I'm speechless and redundant,
'Cause I love you's not enough.
I'm lost for words.
Now I cannot speak, I've lost my voice.
I'm speechless and redundant.
'Cause I love you's not enough.
I'm lost for words.
Now I cannot speak, I've lost my voice.
I'm speechless and redundant.
'Cause I love you's not enough.
I'm lost for words.
@GreenDay
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@venganzadechuky
i love you green day
@MrZombiestain
Hi :)
@andrewwallace8845
Didn't expect you to comment that on here unless it's a bot
@invisiblespeedrc
No, it’s fucking terrible
@yourcupwillneverempty
Fuck yeah that album goes hard
@jgw5371
Green Day loves playing their instruments in people's homes.
@Bearded_Manatee
At least their consistent lol
@nick_ersss9
They can use my home if they want
@dhdhdhhdhdhd7686
Or mental hospitals