Warning
Green Day [Warning] Lyrics

This is a public service announcement
The singer is making a PSA to warn listeners about something important.

This is only a test
This warning is not real, it's just a test to see if people are paying attention.

Emergency evacuation protest
There is some kind of emergency situation happening that requires people to leave, but some people are protesting this evacuation.

May impair your ability to operate machinery
Whatever the emergency is, it may make it difficult for people to work or use machinery.

Can't quite tell just what it means to me
The singer is unsure about what the warning is actually trying to say.

Keep out of reach of children
Whatever the warning is about, it is dangerous and should not be handled by children.

Don't you talk to strangers
The warning might be about people talking to strangers or people they don't know.

Get your philosophy from a bumper sticker
The singer is criticizing people who form their worldviews based on simplistic, superficial slogans like those found on bumper stickers.

Warning, live without warning
The singer is emphasizing the importance of being aware of potential dangers and risks in life.

Without, Alright
This line seems to be a bridge or refrain that doesn't have a clear meaning.

Better homes and safety-sealed communities
The singer is criticizing the false sense of security that comes with living in a gated community or other safe, prosperous neighborhood.

Did you remember to pay the utilities?
The singer is suggesting that people get too caught up in mundane, everyday worries and forget to pay attention to larger issues.

Caution: police line: you better not cross
The singer is warning against crossing the police line, which suggests there's some kind of crime scene or danger present.

Is the cop or am I the one that's really dangerous?
The singer is questioning who should be considered dangerous in this situation: the police or the people they are trying to protect/contain.

Sanitation, Expiration date, Question everything
The singer is urging people to be critical of the messages they receive from authorities or institutions like food companies.

Or shut up and be a victim of authority
The singer is warning against blind obedience to authority figures, which can lead to people being oppressed or exploited.