Mom and dad don't look so hot these days
They're getting over the hill
Death is closing in and catching up
As far as I can tell

Got a plan of action and cold blood
And it smells of defiance
I'll just wait for mom and dad to die
And got my inheritance

Well I want more 'cause I'm getting bored
And I'm going nowhere fast
I was once filled with doubt now it's all figured out
Nothing good can last

Crows feet and rot are setting in
And time is running out
My parent's income interest rate
Is gaining higher clout
I'm a snot nosed slob without a job

And I know I damn well should
Mom and dad don't look so hot these days
But my future's looking good

Well I want more 'cause I'm getting bored
And I'm going nowhere fast
I was once filled with doubt now it's all figured out
Nothing good can last

Well I want more 'cause I'm getting bored
And I'm going nowhere fast
I was once filled with doubt now it's all figured out
Nothing good can last


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Brat Lyrics as written by Frank E. Billie Joe Armstrong

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    ARGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!! Fuck me this is one of the best songs in the world. My fave G.D song by miles. Its just so nice and punk rock that it kicks ass! Fun to play on guitar too. Insomniac is where the band really let go and Billie showed he wasn't all about When I come Around. I don't think people can call themselves G.D fans if theres a album (especially Insomniac) by G.D they hate. Fair do's if you're not so keen on it but... WHY??? Its Green Day!!! And they are PUNK, and if you argue that fact, they how The Buzzcocks (1977) were writing song about girls and distress etc weren't classed as something other than punk??? And being a guitar player myself, G.D play in punk chords and structures, some like the Sex Pistols so nah nah and poo pants. Peace G.D fans!!

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