Holiday
Green Day / Cast of American Idiot Lyrics
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Coming down like an Armageddon flame (hey!)
A shame
The ones who died without a name
Hear the dogs howlin' out of key
To a hymn called faith and misery (hey!)
And bleed, the company lost the war today
I beg to dream and differ from the hollow lies
This is the dawning of the rest of our lives
On holiday
Hear the drum pounding out of time
Another protester has crossed the line (hey!)
To find, the money's on the other side
Can I get another Amen (Amen!)
There's a flag wrapped around a score of men (hey!)
A gag, A plastic bag on a monument
I beg to dream and differ from the hollow lies
This is the dawning of the rest of our lives
On holiday
"The representative from California has the floor"
Sieg Heil to the president gasman
Bombs away is your punishment
Pulverize the Eiffel towers
Who criticize your government
Bang bang goes the broken glass and
Kill all the fags that don't agree
Trials by fire setting fire
Is not a way that's meant for me
Just cause
Just cause
Because we're outlaws yeah!
I beg to dream and differ from the hollow lies
This is the dawning of the rest of our lives
I beg to dream and differ from the hollow lies
This is the dawning of the rest of our lives
This is our lives on Holiday
The song 'Holiday' by Green Day / Cast of American Idiot is a commentary on the state of the world, the disastrous effects of war, and the corruption of those in power. The lyrics convey a sense of despair, disillusionment, and frustration with the state of affairs. The opening lines "Hear the sound of the falling rain, Coming down like an Armageddon flame" conveys the sense of doom that seems to be looming over the world. The reference to Armageddon alludes to the biblical prophecy that describes a final battle between the forces of good and evil.
The second stanza of the song talks about the loss of life and the futility of war. The line "The ones who died without a name" highlights the fact that many people have given their lives in wars without any recognition or acknowledgment. The reference to dogs howling out of key to a hymn called "faith and misery" alludes to the manipulation of people's religious beliefs to justify wars.
The third stanza of the song is a call to arms for people to stand up and fight against the system. The line "Can I get another Amen" is a reference to the civil rights movement where people would say "Amen" after someone made a powerful statement. The chorus "I beg to dream and differ from the hollow lies, This is the dawning of the rest of our lives, On holiday" is a message of hope and a call to action. The word "holiday" is used ironically to mean that people have the freedom to fight for their rights and make a difference.
Line by Line Meaning
Hear the sound of the falling rain
The rain sounds like the start of the end of the world
Coming down like an Armageddon flame (hey!)
The rain is coming down fast and hard, as if it was the end
A shame
It is unfortunate
The ones who died without a name
People died without recognition for their contribution
Hear the dogs howlin' out of key
The dogs are not in unison, and that is similar to the current state of society
To a hymn called faith and misery (hey!)
To a song that talks about the contradiction between faith and misery
And bleed, the company lost the war today
The company lost the war and it is costing them
I beg to dream and differ from the hollow lies
I want to have my own vision and beliefs, and not be influenced by false information
This is the dawning of the rest of our lives
This is the start of something new
On holiday
We are taking a break from our usual lives
Hear the drum pounding out of time
The drums are playing a different beat than what is expected or usual
Another protester has crossed the line (hey!)
Another person who is standing up for their beliefs has crossed the line of society's norm
To find, the money's on the other side
The person who crossed the line realizes that they may have to go to the other side to find success
Can I get another Amen (Amen!)
Can I get someone else to agree with me?
There's a flag wrapped around a score of men (hey!)
People have gathered together for a cause and are waving their flag
A gag, A plastic bag on a monument
Someone has put a plastic bag on a monument, and it feels like society is not paying attention to important things
Sieg Heil to the president gasman
Someone is saluting the President even though they are using gas as their weapon and are harming people
Bombs away is your punishment
If you do not follow the rules, you will be punished with bombs
Pulverize the Eiffel towers
Destroying historical landmarks that are important to people
Who criticize your government
Anyone who challenges the government is seen as a threat
Bang bang goes the broken glass and
The sound of broken glass is being heard everywhere in this violent atmosphere
Kill all the fags that don't agree
Any person who does not agree is seen as an enemy and must be killed
Trials by fire setting fire
Burning someone alive is not the proper way to try and fix something
Is not a way that's meant for me
I do not want to be a part of this kind of violence
Just cause
There is a good reason for my actions
Just cause
There is a good reason for my actions
Because we're outlaws yeah!
We are seen as outlaws because we do not conform to society's expectations
I beg to dream and differ from the hollow lies
I want to have my own vision and beliefs, and not be influenced by false information
This is the dawning of the rest of our lives
This is the start of something new
I beg to dream and differ from the hollow lies
I want to have my own vision and beliefs, and not be influenced by false information
This is the dawning of the rest of our lives
This is the start of something new
This is our lives on Holiday
We are taking a break from our usual lives
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Michael Pritchard, Frank Wright, Billie Joe Armstrong
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JOHNNYCFC24
I am a big Green Day fan and Who would of thought Broadway and Green Day would have ever worked. This is brilliant
anna oggier
+JOHNNYCFC24 it is the best!
Lindsey Olet
Of course incomparable to Green Day themself, this is Broadway. I have so much respect for both (The band and performers) as a rock musical is never an easy thing to put on or trust a group of people to do! An album is like a child and Billie Joe Armstrong must have had a lot of trust in these guys to let them make it into "American Idiot!"
Broadway EditionMichael Anthony Marella
From what I have heard, the cast were all picked by the band personally, but I'm not sure if that's accurate
Warri Orpooflinger
+Michael Anthony Marella Amazon prime has a documentary about the making of the Broadway show and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The band didn't hand pick performers per se but had tons of input and helped produce, giving final approval. they were very proud of it, and Billie Joe actually played Jimmy in some of the performances.
Wendy Brown
Every so often I just need to come watch this just to see Theo absolutely crush this moment. He’s so compelling.
direnblue16
The broadway play was amazing, I took my little brother with me, it was his first broadway play and he loved it, especially this part.
Rayn.
Theo's part gives me chills.
Keanna L
same it is my favorite part!
KonekoKimiko
Man, Theo's part is the absolute best!!