Reject
Green Day Lyrics


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Who the hell are you to tell me
What I am and what's my master plan
What makes you think that it includes you
Self-righteous wealth
Stop flattering yourself

So when the smoke clears here I am
Your reject all-American
Sucking up your social sect
Making you a nervous wreck
To hell and back and hell again I've gone
You're not my type
Not my type

What's the difference between you and me
I do what I want and you do what you're told
So listen up and shut the hell up
It's no big deal and I'll see you in hell

So when the smoke clears here I am
Your reject all-American
Sucking up your social sect
Making you a nervous wreck
To hell and back and hell again I've gone
You're not my type
Not my type
Not my type
You're not my type

So when the smoke clears here I am
Your reject all-American




Falling from grace right on my face
To hell and back and hell again I've gone

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Green Day's song Reject express the anger and frustration of the singer towards those who try to control and define him. He resents being told what he should be and what his master plan is, particularly by those who believe themselves to be morally superior. The singer sees himself as a reject and an outsider, someone who does not fit into the social sect that tries to control him. He takes pleasure in making those who try to control him uncomfortable and in being different from them.


The singer asserts his independence and defiance, stating that he does what he wants, while others simply follow orders. He tells those who would try to control him to listen up and shut the hell up. Although he takes pleasure in defying those who would control him, he does not see himself as superior to them; he simply sees them as not his type.


Overall, the lyrics to Reject express a desire for freedom and independence, and a defiance towards those who would try to control or define the singer. Through its raw energy and aggressive lyrics, the song offers a powerful critique of social norms and conformity.


Line by Line Meaning

Who the hell are you to tell me
Don't try to boss me around


What I am and what's my master plan
I know who I am and what I want to do


What makes you think that it includes you
You're not important enough to be part of my goals


Self-righteous wealth
You think you're better than me because you have money


Stop flattering yourself
Stop being so full of yourself


So when the smoke clears here I am
Despite everything, I'm still here


Your reject all-American
I'm not the typical American you want me to be


Sucking up your social sect
I refuse to conform to your social group's standards


Making you a nervous wreck
My actions shake your confidence


To hell and back and hell again I've gone
I've been through a lot to get where I am


You're not my type
I don't like who you are


What's the difference between you and me
We have nothing in common


I do what I want and you do what you're told
I make my own decisions, while you follow others' commands


So listen up and shut the hell up
Be quiet and pay attention to what I'm saying


It's no big deal and I'll see you in hell
Don't worry, it's not worth it, and I don't care what you think


Falling from grace right on my face
I made a mistake and suffered the consequences




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Billie Joe Armstrong, Frank Edwin Wright III, Mike Ryan Pritchard

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@BasketCase420

Lyrics

Who the hell are you to tell me
What I am and what's my master plan
What makes you think that it includes you
Self-righteous wealth
Stop flattering yourself

So when the smoke clears here I am
Your reject all-American
Sucking up your social sect
Making you a nervous wreck
To hell and back and hell again I've gone
You're not my type
Not my type

What's the difference between you and me
I do what I want and you do what you're told
So listen up and shut the hell up
It's no big deal and I'll see you in hell

So when the smoke clears here I am
Your reject all-American
Sucking up your social sect
Making you a nervous wreck
To hell and back and hell again I've gone
You're not my type
Not my type
Not my type
You're not my type

So when the smoke clears here I am
Your reject all-American
Falling from grace right on my face
To hell and back and hell again I've gone



@dimitripetrenko210

Who the hell are you to tell me
What I am and what's my master plan?
What makes you think that it includes you?
Self-righteous wealth, stop flattering yourself

So when the smoke clears, here I am
Your reject all-American
Sucking up to your social sect
Making you a nervous wreck
To hell and back and hell again, I've gone

You're not my type, not my type

What's the difference between you and me?
I do what I want, and you do what you're told
So listen and shut the hell up
It's no big deal, and I'll see you in hell

So when the smoke clears, here I am
Your reject all-American
Sucking up to your social sect
Making you a nervous wreck
To hell and back and hell again, I've gone

You're not my type, not my type
Not my type, you're not my type

So when the smoke clears, here I am
Your reject all-American
Falling from grace, right on my face
To hell and back and hell again, I've gone
So when the smoke clears, here I am
Say again, what?



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@Ryuken_27

I listened to this album over and over in junior high. One of their best albums, if not the best. Every song kicks ass

@ectoplasma5

My favourite Green Day album.

@_amp1262

it's a good album. I prefer Dookie tho

@Diguito1984

My favorite green day album either

@someguy_i_guess

This albums got some really underrated gems on it, this included!

@kittiecarpenter5847

I only listened to your songs when I was really depressed, your older stuff, so I could save your new stuff for a rainy day... They rainy day came after about 10 years, you are still my favorite band and I get to fall in love with your music all over again, thank you for existing 🤜🤛

@itsjoshberhardt

That subtle vocal run at 1:47 👌🏾👌🏾

@baronbeyles

This song is sooooo underrated. Very very much in the vibes of Insomniac.

@giorgiasimeoni8437

This song is amazing 💚💚🤟🤟🤟🤟

@joeyisthar396

I relly love this song , thanks guys 🔥🔥🔥

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