In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
This is a public service announcement
This is only a test
Emergency evacuation protest
May impair your ability to operate machinery
Can't quite tell just what it means to me
Keep out of reach of children
Don't you talk to strangers
Get your philosophy from a bumper sticker
Warning, live without warning
I said, warning, live without warning
Without, alright
Better homes and safety-sealed communities
Did you remember to pay the utility?
Caution, police line, you better not cross
Is the cop or am I the one that's really dangerous?
Sanitation, expiration date, question everything
Or shut up and be a victim of authority
Warning, live without warning
I said, warning, live without warning
I said, warning, live without warning
I said, warning, live without warning
Without alright
Better homes and safety-sealed communities
Did you remember to pay the utility?
Caution, police line, you better not cross
Is the cop or am I the one that's really dangerous?
Sanitation, expiration date, question everything
Or shut up and be a victim of authority
Warning, live without warning
I said, warning, live without warning
I said, warning, live without warning
I said, warning, live without warning
This is a public service announcement
This is only a test
This is only a test
Emergency evacuation protest
May impair your ability to operate machinery
Can't quite tell just what it means to me
Keep out of reach of children
Don't you talk to strangers
Get your philosophy from a bumper sticker
Warning, live without warning
I said, warning, live without warning
Without, alright
Better homes and safety-sealed communities
Did you remember to pay the utility?
Caution, police line, you better not cross
Is the cop or am I the one that's really dangerous?
Sanitation, expiration date, question everything
Or shut up and be a victim of authority
Warning, live without warning
I said, warning, live without warning
I said, warning, live without warning
I said, warning, live without warning
Without alright
Better homes and safety-sealed communities
Did you remember to pay the utility?
Caution, police line, you better not cross
Is the cop or am I the one that's really dangerous?
Sanitation, expiration date, question everything
Or shut up and be a victim of authority
Warning, live without warning
I said, warning, live without warning
I said, warning, live without warning
I said, warning, live without warning
This is a public service announcement
This is only a test
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the video for this song is one of the best videos ive ever seen. its great. i love this song. its so simple to play on the guitar. (for anyone who wants it its A,D,G,D) wow. greenday really are such a good band. this song is just about not faffing on with small things and just getting on with your life and being ambitious. if you know what i mean.
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