Jaded
Green Day (Live In Chile 2010) Lyrics
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I think I'm falling off
Into a state of regression
The expiration date
Rapidly coming up
It's leaving me behind to rank
Always move forward
There is no progress
Evolution killed it all
I found my place in nowhere
I'm taking one step sideways
Leading with my crutch
Got a fucked up equilibrium
Count down from nine to five
Hooray
We're gonna die
Blessed into our extinction
Always move forward
Going straight will get you nowhere
There is no progress
Evolution killed it all
I found my place in nowhere
Always move forward
Going straight will get you nowhere
There is no progress
Evolution killed it all
I found my place in nowhere
In nowhere, in nowhere
In "Jaded," Green Day's lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong is struggling to maintain his balance in a world that is constantly changing and evolving. He feels that his own expiration date is rapidly approaching and that he's being left behind in a state of regression. The lyrics suggest that there is no progress, and that evolution has killed it all. Despite this, Armstrong has found his place in nowhere, implying a sense of hopelessness and stagnation.
The repetition of the lines "always move forward, going straight will get you nowhere," adds to the frustration and hopelessness conveyed in the song. The lyrics could be interpreted as a critique of societal pressure to constantly progress and evolve, and a suggestion that sometimes it's okay to find contentment in just being where you are.
The mention of counting down from nine to five and the line "hooray, we're gonna die" could be interpreted as a commentary on the monotony of the daily grind and the inevitability of death.
Line by Line Meaning
Somebody keep my balance
I need someone to support me because I feel like I'm losing control.
I think I'm falling off
I'm on the verge of losing my sanity and grip on reality.
Into a state of regression
I'm in a state of decline, moving backwards instead of forwards.
The expiration date
My time is running out, and my chance for progress is limited.
Rapidly coming up
It's happening quickly, and I feel like I'm running out of time to make meaningful progress.
It's leaving me behind to rank
I feel like everyone else is moving ahead, and I'm being left behind to struggle on my own.
Always move forward
Stagnation and complacency will only lead to failure and regret, so keep pushing forward.
Going straight will get you nowhere
Following the same path as everyone else will only lead to mediocrity and lack of progress.
There is no progress
We are stagnant, and evolution has killed all chances for progress or growth.
Evolution killed it all
The natural selection process has resulted in the decay of humanity and its chances for progress.
I found my place in nowhere
I don't fit in anywhere, and I'm lost without a clear direction or purpose.
I'm taking one step sideways
I'm trying a new direction or approach, even though it may not be the norm or popular opinion.
Leading with my crutch
I'm relying on something or someone to support me, even though it may not be the healthiest or most sustainable option.
Got a fucked up equilibrium
I'm emotionally unstable and struggling to balance my thoughts and feelings.
Count down from nine to five
The monotony of a standard work routine is slowly killing me, and I feel trapped.
Hooray
Sarcastic expression of excitement or joy for the grim reality of mortality and lack of progress.
We're gonna die
Our time is limited, and our chances for progress and evolution are running out.
Blessed into our extinction
Our inevitable death brings us peace and a release from the pressures of life and lack of progress.
In nowhere, in nowhere
I'm lost without direction, and I inhabit a space of mediocrity and lack of progress.
Lyrics © 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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