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.
Fuck you and your sellout machine
I seen your picture in a magazine
You're looking good for the fuck-up rich
Just to satisfy the piece of fucked up corporate shit
Look at you asswipes
I betcha you're proud
You called yourself punk
To please the yuppie crowd
Chorus
Who listens to Green Day?
Who can buy such junk?
Who can listen to Green Day?
If you do then admit you're not punk
Who the fuck do you think you are?
Phony punks don't get very far
Souped-up bubblegum punk rock
More accepted by me as bubblegum pop
You call yourself punk
To please the yuppie crowd
Who listens to Green Day?
Who can buy such junk?
Who can listen to Green Day?
If you do then admit you're NOT PUNK!
I seen your picture in a magazine
You're looking good for the fuck-up rich
Just to satisfy the piece of fucked up corporate shit
Look at you asswipes
I betcha you're proud
You called yourself punk
To please the yuppie crowd
Chorus
Who listens to Green Day?
Who can buy such junk?
Who can listen to Green Day?
If you do then admit you're not punk
Who the fuck do you think you are?
Phony punks don't get very far
Souped-up bubblegum punk rock
More accepted by me as bubblegum pop
You call yourself punk
To please the yuppie crowd
Who listens to Green Day?
Who can buy such junk?
Who can listen to Green Day?
If you do then admit you're NOT PUNK!
Lyrics submitted by ohwhocares, edited by KChaos
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I haven't actually heard this song. I love Green Day and Im not punk.
I think its cool that someone dissed them, cos really... WHO CARES?!? As long as they dont change and BECOME Britney Spears Ill love them.
The only reason this guy would have made this song is because of all the poser who claim to love Green Day but actually just love the media.
"Oh look at me! I know the coolest songs! Im like so totally cool! Im so great because I like Green Day! Theyre sooo- oh wait... OMG Green Day are like soooo yesterday! The Pussycat Dolls are sooo cool! Lets walk around in miniskirts so pathetic men can perve!"
Phhhhhhht. I hear that too many times. They dont care about the song, or the band, just whats hot. I say, GET A LIFE.
Peace out