Good Riddance
Ofln - Green Day Lyrics

"Good Riddance" (Time of Your Life)" is a song recorded by the American rock band Green Day. It was written by Green Day's vocalist/guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong in 1994, and was originally included as a hidden track on the album "Nimrod." The song is a reflection on the passing of time and the inevitability of change. The lyrics speak to the idea that we don't always have control over what happens to us, but we can choose to make the best of the situation and learn from our experiences.

The first verse references the feeling of being at a crossroads in life, where we have to make a choice about which direction to take. The imagery of the fork in the road is a classic metaphor that symbolizes the idea of making a decision that will determine our future. But the lyric also acknowledges that time moves forward regardless of the choices we make. This "something unpredictable" can be scary, but it is also what makes life interesting and worth living. The pre-chorus, "It's not a question, but a lesson learned in time," suggests that we may not always understand the things that happen to us, but we can look back on them later and gain perspective.

The chorus is the most memorable part of the song, with its repetitive melody and nostalgic tone. Although the lyric is somewhat bittersweet, there is a sense of gratitude and celebration in its sentiment. Armstrong wishes that, in spite of any hardships, the listener has "had the time of your life." The second verse encourages the listener to hold onto memories, both in the form of physical photographs and in their mind. The line "Tattoos of memories and dead skin on trial" is a metaphor that describes the way memories can shape and define us, even though they are ultimately just fragments of the past. The final line of the verse, "For what it's worth it was worth all the while," reminds us that even experiences that may have been difficult or painful are still valuable and worth cherishing.