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.
Reject
Green Day Lyrics
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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
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
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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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?
@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 🔥🔥🔥