Anthem
Green Jellÿ Lyrics

Oh yeah.
The singer is expressing excitement and enthusiasm.

Oh yeah, we're gonna try and do it without blowing the power this time,
The singer is hoping to not have any technical difficulties during the performance.

Yeah. So once again, I ask you to raise your hands because you got free pop and Chips today.
The singer is inviting the audience to participate and enjoy free refreshments.

Yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah, you're beautiful.
The singer is complimenting the audience on their appearance and presence in the room.

Oh, oh oh oh, I ain't never seen nothin' like this before.
The singer is amazed by the energy and vibe in the room.

Oh oh oh oh. It brings a tear to my eye, oh yeah.
The singer is emotional about the experience and feeling proud and grateful.

Look it! look it, isn't it beautiful? Yeah! oh yeah! oh yeah! oh yeah! oh oh oh oh Yeah,
The singer wants the audience to appreciate the moment and the music.

You're beautiful, you're beautiful, yeah, you played that purdy, yeah.
The singer is giving credit to the musicians for playing well and making the music sound beautiful.

I heard it from a friend on that long and lonesome highway, ''be ready for love, and every fork in the road,''
The singer is quoting a piece of advice regarding embracing challenges in life and being open to love.

And my and my baby, it's a sweet tart, yeah, So bitter to the taste and so heavy on the heart, So I lift up my hands, light up the sky for Sex and drugs and rock-n-roll! Party all day, party all night! Sex and drugs and rock-n-roll!
The singer is acknowledging that life can be bittersweet and difficult sometimes, but is choosing to embrace the moment and enjoy life's pleasures like dancing and having fun with sex, drugs, and rock-n-roll.

Hello, bretheren. Gimme your hand. Yeah. yeah. Oh, you're beautiful. Oh. Yeah. Hello. hello. yeah. hi. You're beautiful. yeah. oh yeah.
The singer is addressing the audience and expressing appreciation for them once more.

It seems that day that the music died, yeah... I drove my Chevy to the ocean, but the ocean was dry,
The singer is referencing the famous song 'American Pie' by Don McLean which tells the story of the day that Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and the Big Bopper all died in a plane crash. The singer is also expressing metaphorically that he faced an obstacle in his journey.

And my and my baby, it's a sweet [told ya] tart, yeah, So bitter to the taste and so heavy on the heart, So I lift up my hands, light up the sky for Sex and drugs and rock-n-roll! Party all day, party all night! Sex and drugs and rock-n-roll!
The singer is reiterating that life can be difficult and unsatisfactory but he is still going to enjoy it with sex, drugs, and rock-n-roll.

You're beautiful. Yes. yes. oh yes. You are beautiful. Yes. oh. ha! You're beautiful. You're beautiful. You're beautiful. Oh. oh yeah.
The singer is once again expressing his appreciation for the audience.

I should a stayed in college, another town dead and gone, I should a stayed in college, another town dead and gone, I should a stayed in college, another town dead and go-o-o-o,
The singer is perhaps reflecting on his life choices and regretting not staying in college and avoiding a life of uncertainty.

Lift up your hands, light up the sky Sex and drugs and rock-n-roll! Party all day, party all night! Sex and drugs and rock-n-roll! Party all day, party all night! Sex and drugs and rock-n-roll! Party all day, party all night! Sex and drugs and rock-n-roll! Party all day, party all night! Sex and drugs and rock-n-roll! Party all day, party all night! Sex and drugs and rock-n-roll!
The singer repeats the chorus, encouraging the audience to keep enjoying life with sex, drugs, and rock-n-roll.

Oh yeah, you are so beautiful. Yes. yes. oh yes. You are beautiful. Thank you. thank you very much. Thank you. We love you. Thank you. You're beautiful. Oh yeah. Oh yeah. Oh yeah. As me and the boys will keep on playin' this same old anthem song.
The singer is thanking the audience again and sharing that they will keep playing the same song that has become an anthem for them.

I should a stayed in college, another town dead and gone. (cries) they were beautiful, weren't they? Oh. oh. oh. Thank you. thank you. Good night. Oh. oh ho ho. Thank you. Oh huh huh. oh yeah. Thank you, good night.
The singer is reflecting on his regrets and emotions before thanking the audience and ending the show for the night.

Green jello sucks! green jello sucks! green jello sucks! green jello sucks!
The singer does not like Green Jello.