Green Day was originally part of the punk scene at 924 Gilman Street in Berkeley, California. The band's early releases for the independent record label Lookout! Records earned it a grassroots fanbase.[1] In 1994, its major label debut Dookie became a breakout success and eventually sold over 10 million copies in the U.S.[2] Green Day was widely credited, alongside fellow California punk bands Sublime,[3] The Offspring and Rancid, with popularizing and reviving mainstream interest in punk rock in the United States.[4][5] Green Day's three follow-up albums, Insomniac, Nimrod, and Warning did not achieve the massive success of Dookie, though they were still successful, with Insomniac and Nimrod reaching double platinum and Warning reaching gold status.[6] The band's rock opera, American Idiot (2004), reignited the band's popularity with a younger generation, selling five million copies in the United States.[6] The band's eighth studio album, 21st Century Breakdown, was released in 2009.
Green Day has sold over 65 million records worldwide with 25 million in the US alone.[7] The group has won five Grammy Awards: Best Alternative Album for Dookie, Best Rock Album for American Idiot, Record of the Year for "Boulevard of Broken Dreams", Best Rock Album for the second time for 21st Century Breakdown and Best Musical Show Album for American Idiot: The Original Broadway Cast Recording. In 2010, a stage adaptation of American Idiot debuted on Broadway. The musical has been nominated for several Tony Awards, including Best Musical and Best Scenic Design, and has received generally positive reviews.
Green Day are currently in the studio recording their ninth studio album. The release date for the album is unknown.
Eye Of The Tiger
Greenday Lyrics
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Dah dah ah ah da da daaaaa...
Went the distance now I'm bah dah dah dah
Got to fight for do dodo dooooo
It's the eye of the tiger
It's the blah blah blah blah
Buh da buda buda pla-o
And he's watching us all with the... ahhhhhh!
The lyrics of Green Day's Eye of the Tiger is an exhilarating expression of triumph and determination with an underlying message of rising above adversity. The opening lines, "Risin' up, da du da daaaaa...Dah dah ah ah da da daaaaa" depict the singer in the song gathering the strength to go the distance and fight for what he believes in. The following line, "Went the distance now I'm bah dah dah dah" suggests that the singer has already faced his battle and persevered, proving his strength.
The chorus, "It's the eye of the tiger, It's the blah blah blah blah, Buh da buda buda pla-o, Da da da do do do do da da da," is a metaphor for the unwavering spirit, alertness, and courage that individuals need to achieve their goals. The singer is likened to the fierce and powerful tiger, who not just survives but thrives in his environment. Lastly, the line, "And he's watching us all with the... ahhhhhh!" suggests that the singer's success is acknowledged and celebrated by everyone around him.
Line by Line Meaning
Risin' up, da du da daaaaa...
I am energized and ready to face any challenge that comes my way.
Dah dah ah ah da da daaaaa...
I am confident and focused on my goals, nothing can stop me.
Went the distance now I'm bah dah dah dah
I have overcome obstacles and now I am stronger and more resilient.
Got to fight for do dodo dooooo
I understand that success is not given, but earned through hard work and determination.
It's the eye of the tiger
This is a metaphor for our inner strength and resilience that we need to tap into when facing challenges.
It's the blah blah blah blah
This line does not have a specific meaning, it is just a filler phrase to maintain the rhythm and rhyme of the song.
Buh da buda buda pla-o
This line does not have a specific meaning, it is just a filler phrase to maintain the rhythm and rhyme of the song.
Da da da do do do do da da da
This line does not have a specific meaning, it is just a filler phrase to maintain the rhythm and rhyme of the song.
And he's watching us all with the... ahhhhhh!
This is a reference to the 'tiger' watching us, which represents the challenges and obstacles we face in life. We need to be aware and be ready to face them at any time.
Contributed by Chase R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
stella
I always listen to this when i have a bad day. It never fails to make me laugh.
Sky
Best cover I've ever heard 10/10 100%
am318
Basically me singing any song ever.
eusoumaniaco
timeless classic.
Space Kadett
they need to make an album where they do covers of stupid songs and completely decimate them.
Against the Majority Music
They did, to honor Gilman street. 3 songs : Sweet home Alabama, Eye of the tiger and rock you like a hurricane
Space Kadett
+Against the Majority Music omg that's beautiful
Ga Vin
"Rising up BA NA NA NAAAA" sing it with me!!
Forest
Nick Hubner yass
magecircle
their writing is so inspirational <3 love you green day