This album "American Idiot" is absolutely incredible. The other singles from it: American Idiot, Holiday, Wake Me Up When September Ends are all amazing songs
_Wake Me Up When September Ends_ is about his dad dying. In the official live version you can hear his voice crack a few times as he's choking up a bit.
This comment. Saw them live in Australia at my first ever festival with my rad parents lol, I was 13. Still remember it clearly over 20 years later. They are phenomenal live.
Ohh, I remember how hard and mean Greenday were criticized for this song, saying that phrase I think stupid that “they sold out”. I think this guys saw into the future, what music was going to sound and they evolved. This song bring me the best memories and can anyone say it sounds outdated, even today, right now? I’m more of a U2 fan but Greenday is a favorite too
Their whole album American Idiot is excellent. Tells a fantastic coming of age story. This is the song where the narrator (known as the Jesus of Suburbia) is over the high of leaving home and the realization that he is on his own has truly sunk in. The album is incredibly well written, and you really have to check out the best song off of it, Jesus of Suburbia.
This song was my savior back when I was in a very dark place, this song made me feel sad, angry, happy, hopeful whenever I needed it the most and it is by far my favourite song ever along with Green Day forever and always being my favourite band ever as well.
for me, this song always represented a metaphorical "road" that we all travel in life. Every person has at one point or another felt alone. I feel the confidence presented by the lead singer, Billie Armstrong, signifies his understanding of not actually being alone. He may be physically alone (or feel that way sometimes) as he progresses in life but he understands that "someone up there" is with him. I always took that to mean that someone being God who has promised to always walk with us in our darkest and loneliest moments. But that's just my interpretation.
yessss my fav band!! been listening to these guys for almost 18 years, they were my first exposure to punk music, i so hope u continue down this road (pun intended) bc they're discography is chock full of absolute gems, most of which are hidden!! i'd recommend checking out Holiday next as the videos are connected (in the wrong order but not a big deal)
The "greenscreen" is not actually a greenscreen and wasn't intended to look "realistic". It's rear projection, and I think they made it look like that on purpose. If you watch the making of this video, the scratches on the video are actual cigarette burns on the film cells.
Good catch on the industry success thing! Although, by this point they had already signed onto Reprise. The album also has a larger narrative and concept, following the protagonist, Jesus of Suburbia (not sure if you reacted to that yet but it might clear up some of the things talked about in the album whenever you get to it). It borrows a lot of biblical imagery throughout the album, so the 'someone up there' might also be a call to a lost faith
I usually come here when it’s a 1D, Harry or Louis reaction but Green Day hits me right there in the nostalgia of years past, when I think I was in high school and partied a bit too much, lol. Thank God Louis is doing things deeply inspired on Green Day and Oasis. I have this memory of expensive pizza and beer while listening this song with my ex. He was a musician (classic piano degree) and he was explaining me the production of it.
I always interpreted this song being about Hollywood Blv. In LA, and all the artists that are trying to make it work but for many reasons can’t seem to get recognized, and even though it’s a “broken dream” they just keep walking on the road accompanied by their shadows and ghosts, not knowing where it’s leading them…
I wrote the early version of this song.... You're interpretation is right! As for Hollywood, many go there to become stars and fail ultimately.... The few that do become stars, well, especially us singers, get pushed around by critics and whatnot to the point that it affects our mental health.... Thus, our personal lives enter turmoil to the point of we feel like a waste of space internally, although we have loving families and friends and money and whatnot.... Well, I guess that I was kind of lucky to have a great friend that helped me out of my turmoil, but, it took a whole lot of years for that to even happen to begin with....
i grew uo with this song i dont know where i hesrd it forst but it has just always been there on the radio, people around me listening to it idk im always surprised there are people who dont know this song haha
i really like ur reactions, they re so dynamic and full but i cant help wondering how could u not know some of these songs already, they re soo popular and outstanding
Ahhh, back when I was "super rebellious" teen who thought Green Day is the toughest music ever gets lol. Still love them, the guys had great lyrical message even though I didn't know that cuz I didn't speak English that well, it was all about the music for me then :)
You're my favorite person on CZcams right now, just wanted to drop a thank you because you're so appreciated! Very unique and observant, careful with your wording, open and just great! ❤
Green Day was the bridge between the punk generation before mine and whatever the punk scene is now. The roots of Lincoln Park. And had influences of The Romones and the Sex Pistols and Johnny Rotten. Hence the bridge, from late 80's, to the 2010's.
I actually think their success brought a lot of loneliness. After signing to a major label everyone in the punk scene labeled them as sellouts and didn’t really accept them as part of the punk community anymore. They dealt with a lot of backlash and Billie Joe talked in the Broadway Idiot documentary how once they became bigger they lost a lot of the musical connections and camaraderie they had with other bands when they were just starting out and how much he missed feeling a part of something. I feel like this song kind of touches on that
This song holds a special place in my heart. It was the first rock song I ever heard that made me go "Woah what the hell?? Where has _this_ been my whole life?!" After American Idiot, I fell in love with System of a Down, and later Disturbed. But I'll never forget that evening listening to this song on repeat while messing around with my Megablox Dragons stuff. Posing little Lego-sized orcs and elves on the battlefield with their little plastic swords and axes facing down massive dragons while _Boulevard_ and _Holiday_ blasted from my boom box.
I grew up with this song haha it has kind of always been there, I remember that I was so happy in 5th grade when I finally knew the name of the song, because a friend told it to me. And also great reaction! If you like that 90s rock like I do, then you should consider checking out "The offspring" if you haven't done them yet. My favourite song by them is Gone away and Can't repeat. I have listened to the offspring for probably 10 years and saw them in a concert, three years ago and they were great live too. I'm glad you like this song. :)
This was like circa 2004 so not the best effects but they weren't going for realistic backgrounds. Even bands today some things are supposed to look fake and it isn't because of the time period that's just their vision. Also, this album was meant to be a rock opera so the lyrics go off songs before it. Like many great rock operas songs can be listened to alone, but you get the full picture if you listen to the entire album. I loved this album when it came out and listened to it over and over. They also did turn it into a Broadway musical and I saw it on Broadway and thought it was great (it had some of my favorite Broadway alums in it so I was hyped).
Really happy with all the Green Day reactions, my favorite band by far, would love to see more. Hope you will react to more of Rise Against and maybe some Avenged Sevenfold in the future. Also you really look like you missed out on the punk rock stage and are catching up now, love to see it :D
Oh dude - loving these reactions - you definitely have a lil rock love in you 😂. Never a devoted green day fan but I love every bit of their music - this song is a classic. Not sure if it’s related at all but are you aware of the artwork ‘boulevard of broken dreams’ featuring actors such as Marilyn Monroe, James Dean etc all sitting around a corner cafe/ bar? It was hugely popular for people to have late 80s early 90s I think. Always wondered if there was any link but never stopped to check - does anyone know? Looking forward to more!!
This is the newest Green Day Video I can find on your channel so I will write my suggestions here: I think everybody should have at least one time in their life listened to: 1. Jesus of Suburbia 2. When September Ends Of course there are a lot more songs from them that are amazing but for one these are probably the biggest you are still missing and secondly I myself am not that well versed in Green day (yet) so I couldn't tell you the hidden gems
No , this is a 2004 record .The meaning of this song is different . It is a concept album 💿 with a story all record long. This is when the Jesus of suburbia took and goas in a bad path of drugs and he loose himself
I was in high school when Dookie came out. It was huge... fast forward to this album. Completely different but another masterpiece... what i dont like is people that criticize how they sold out and all that. They created something Completely new and kept to their roots. I dont like bands that sound exactly the same every single album. Bands evolve and get better at songwriting over a long period of time.. all the great ones have done this....Beatles, Stones, Queen, Floyd, Cure.... Green Day belongs in the conversation with the greatest to do it.
No offence but sometimes I think that..this guy..Sufi. Have never heard these gems? Why? I mean I'm 20 and already listened to many old gold musics. How did e resist himself from listening? But at the same time i'm glad that he didn’t that's why we can see his raw reaction and go back to the old times how we felt when heard first time!
picking up on stuff he's said in his videos i think he grew up in a v religious environment so it really doesn't surprise me that he was never exposed to green day especially, given the swearing and political undertones lol
Yep he was not exposed to a lot of this I believe as his younger years were mostly Christian music - sorry if I’m wrong Suffi, but this is how I understood it
Boy, do I feel old. "This green screen effect probably looked cool back then..." Like dude, this song was released in 2004 not 1954. It is not a green screen, it's not supposed to look real. You can actually see in the beginning the edge of the screen. You young people today and your judgy judgy attitudes 😂😆 Otherwise a good reaction 😉
Banger song but I will say that the music video isn't meant to look realistic it's just projecting images in the background as scenes to make it stand out.
This song is another example of the beauty of early 2000s music. It's so hard to find music that is just truly meaningful these days
This album "American Idiot" is absolutely incredible. The other singles from it: American Idiot, Holiday, Wake Me Up When September Ends are all amazing songs
yeah about the only good songs lol I love the album but it sucks XD good to listen to when you are blasted though
@@jacksmith-vs4ct I think you were blasted while writing that because it made 0 sense
Also Jesus of Suburbia is one of my favourites 😊
You forget Jesus Of Suburbia 🏘!..
_Wake Me Up When September Ends_ is about his dad dying. In the official live version you can hear his voice crack a few times as he's choking up a bit.
Great band and if you ever get a chance to see them live take it. They are amazing live.
This comment. Saw them live in Australia at my first ever festival with my rad parents lol, I was 13. Still remember it clearly over 20 years later. They are phenomenal live.
Ohh, I remember how hard and mean Greenday were criticized for this song, saying that phrase I think stupid that “they sold out”. I think this guys saw into the future, what music was going to sound and they evolved. This song bring me the best memories and can anyone say it sounds outdated, even today, right now? I’m more of a U2 fan but Greenday is a favorite too
The way holiday transitioned into BOBD was beautiful. Listening to the album from start to finish truly shows the story of St Jimmy and it’s beautiful
When they sorta moved to pop punk they were ostracized by the punk community and they were called sell outs. To that I say yeah they sell out arenas
Always and forever love this song🙌❤
Their whole album American Idiot is excellent. Tells a fantastic coming of age story. This is the song where the narrator (known as the Jesus of Suburbia) is over the high of leaving home and the realization that he is on his own has truly sunk in. The album is incredibly well written, and you really have to check out the best song off of it, Jesus of Suburbia.
lol nah you are looking too deep it's really not that good. I love it but no
@@jacksmith-vs4ct if you think it's not deep, you surely didn't get anything from the album lol
Yeah bro 😄 definitely didn't @user
This song was my savior back when I was in a very dark place, this song made me feel sad, angry, happy, hopeful whenever I needed it the most and it is by far my favourite song ever along with Green Day forever and always being my favourite band ever as well.
Saw Green Day at least 30 times every time it was great. And I’m going to keep seeing them.
for me, this song always represented a metaphorical "road" that we all travel in life. Every person has at one point or another felt alone. I feel the confidence presented by the lead singer, Billie Armstrong, signifies his understanding of not actually being alone. He may be physically alone (or feel that way sometimes) as he progresses in life but he understands that "someone up there" is with him. I always took that to mean that someone being God who has promised to always walk with us in our darkest and loneliest moments. But that's just my interpretation.
yessss my fav band!! been listening to these guys for almost 18 years, they were my first exposure to punk music, i so hope u continue down this road (pun intended) bc they're discography is chock full of absolute gems, most of which are hidden!!
i'd recommend checking out Holiday next as the videos are connected (in the wrong order but not a big deal)
This is one of my favourite Greenday Song
The "greenscreen" is not actually a greenscreen and wasn't intended to look "realistic". It's rear projection, and I think they made it look like that on purpose.
If you watch the making of this video, the scratches on the video are actual cigarette burns on the film cells.
i watched the making of so much as a kid omg
One of their best song without any doubt. LOVE IT and your reaction too
Good catch on the industry success thing! Although, by this point they had already signed onto Reprise. The album also has a larger narrative and concept, following the protagonist, Jesus of Suburbia (not sure if you reacted to that yet but it might clear up some of the things talked about in the album whenever you get to it). It borrows a lot of biblical imagery throughout the album, so the 'someone up there' might also be a call to a lost faith
Probably my favorite reaction to this song, finally someone who gets the duality of the message and can still rock with the tunes.
after growing up listening to them, finally saw them barricade at the hella mega tour, was the best night of my life.
I usually come here when it’s a 1D, Harry or Louis reaction but Green Day hits me right there in the nostalgia of years past, when I think I was in high school and partied a bit too much, lol. Thank God Louis is doing things deeply inspired on Green Day and Oasis. I have this memory of expensive pizza and beer while listening this song with my ex. He was a musician (classic piano degree) and he was explaining me the production of it.
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I always interpreted this song being about Hollywood Blv. In LA, and all the artists that are trying to make it work but for many reasons can’t seem to get recognized, and even though it’s a “broken dream” they just keep walking on the road accompanied by their shadows and ghosts, not knowing where it’s leading them…
I wrote the early version of this song.... You're interpretation is right! As for Hollywood, many go there to become stars and fail ultimately.... The few that do become stars, well, especially us singers, get pushed around by critics and whatnot to the point that it affects our mental health.... Thus, our personal lives enter turmoil to the point of we feel like a waste of space internally, although we have loving families and friends and money and whatnot.... Well, I guess that I was kind of lucky to have a great friend that helped me out of my turmoil, but, it took a whole lot of years for that to even happen to begin with....
i grew uo with this song
i dont know where i hesrd it forst but it has just always been there
on the radio, people around me listening to it idk
im always surprised there are people who dont know this song haha
i really like ur reactions, they re so dynamic and full but i cant help wondering how could u not know some of these songs already, they re soo popular and outstanding
This is an anthem of my life
Ahhh, back when I was "super rebellious" teen who thought Green Day is the toughest music ever gets lol. Still love them, the guys had great lyrical message even though I didn't know that cuz I didn't speak English that well, it was all about the music for me then :)
I like that you are reacting to old rock bands and other artists during the 2000s. Songs back then are great and still relatable until now.
You're my favorite person on CZcams right now, just wanted to drop a thank you because you're so appreciated! Very unique and observant, careful with your wording, open and just great! ❤
Green Day was the bridge between the punk generation before mine and whatever the punk scene is now. The roots of Lincoln Park. And had influences of The Romones and the Sex Pistols and Johnny Rotten. Hence the bridge, from late 80's, to the 2010's.
I actually think their success brought a lot of loneliness. After signing to a major label everyone in the punk scene labeled them as sellouts and didn’t really accept them as part of the punk community anymore. They dealt with a lot of backlash and Billie Joe talked in the Broadway Idiot documentary how once they became bigger they lost a lot of the musical connections and camaraderie they had with other bands when they were just starting out and how much he missed feeling a part of something. I feel like this song kind of touches on that
This is my favorite song of all time
You should do Holiday or Wake me up when september ends! I love your reactions and Green Day🥰
Omg! The nostalgia!
I love green day 💚💚
Me too
Me too
This song holds a special place in my heart. It was the first rock song I ever heard that made me go "Woah what the hell?? Where has _this_ been my whole life?!"
After American Idiot, I fell in love with System of a Down, and later Disturbed. But I'll never forget that evening listening to this song on repeat while messing around with my Megablox Dragons stuff. Posing little Lego-sized orcs and elves on the battlefield with their little plastic swords and axes facing down massive dragons while _Boulevard_ and _Holiday_ blasted from my boom box.
yasss one of my favorite songs of all the times
I grew up with this song haha it has kind of always been there, I remember that I was so happy in 5th grade when I finally knew the name of the song, because a friend told it to me. And also great reaction! If you like that 90s rock like I do, then you should consider checking out "The offspring" if you haven't done them yet. My favourite song by them is Gone away and Can't repeat. I have listened to the offspring for probably 10 years and saw them in a concert, three years ago and they were great live too. I'm glad you like this song. :)
This Green day album is insane.
This was like circa 2004 so not the best effects but they weren't going for realistic backgrounds. Even bands today some things are supposed to look fake and it isn't because of the time period that's just their vision. Also, this album was meant to be a rock opera so the lyrics go off songs before it. Like many great rock operas songs can be listened to alone, but you get the full picture if you listen to the entire album. I loved this album when it came out and listened to it over and over. They also did turn it into a Broadway musical and I saw it on Broadway and thought it was great (it had some of my favorite Broadway alums in it so I was hyped).
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Really happy with all the Green Day reactions, my favorite band by far, would love to see more.
Hope you will react to more of Rise Against and maybe some Avenged Sevenfold in the future.
Also you really look like you missed out on the punk rock stage and are catching up now, love to see it :D
My childhood 😢😢
Lesson of the song: adopt a "life is tough but so am I" mentality
Billy’s voice is like crack to me.
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Amo essa música 💓
Great song!
Thank you!! I've always wondered if I'm the only one who thinks he sounds British when he sings?
Oh dude - loving these reactions - you definitely have a lil rock love in you 😂.
Never a devoted green day fan but I love every bit of their music - this song is a classic. Not sure if it’s related at all but are you aware of the artwork ‘boulevard of broken dreams’ featuring actors such as Marilyn Monroe, James Dean etc all sitting around a corner cafe/ bar? It was hugely popular for people to have late 80s early 90s I think. Always wondered if there was any link but never stopped to check - does anyone know?
Looking forward to more!!
This is the newest Green Day Video I can find on your channel so I will write my suggestions here:
I think everybody should have at least one time in their life listened to:
1. Jesus of Suburbia
2. When September Ends
Of course there are a lot more songs from them that are amazing but for one these are probably the biggest you are still missing and secondly I myself am not that well versed in Green day (yet) so I couldn't tell you the hidden gems
No , this is a 2004 record .The meaning of this song is different . It is a concept album 💿 with a story all record long. This is when the Jesus of suburbia took and goas in a bad path of drugs and he loose himself
Best band ever check out Green Day When I Come Around and Still Breathing
I was in high school when Dookie came out. It was huge... fast forward to this album. Completely different but another masterpiece... what i dont like is people that criticize how they sold out and all that. They created something Completely new and kept to their roots. I dont like bands that sound exactly the same every single album. Bands evolve and get better at songwriting over a long period of time.. all the great ones have done this....Beatles, Stones, Queen, Floyd, Cure.... Green Day belongs in the conversation with the greatest to do it.
You should add the band “bowling for soup” to the spreadsheet
No offence but sometimes I think that..this guy..Sufi. Have never heard these gems? Why? I mean I'm 20 and already listened to many old gold musics. How did e resist himself from listening?
But at the same time i'm glad that he didn’t that's why we can see his raw reaction and go back to the old times how we felt when heard first time!
picking up on stuff he's said in his videos i think he grew up in a v religious environment so it really doesn't surprise me that he was never exposed to green day especially, given the swearing and political undertones lol
Yep he was not exposed to a lot of this I believe as his younger years were mostly Christian music - sorry if I’m wrong Suffi, but this is how I understood it
This has been my ringtone for over a decade although I usually keep my shit on vibrate. Maybe I should turn my ringer back up
You should check out Welcome to the Black Parade by My Chemical Romance.
Oh my god! He was my first crush when i was 16😊🥰
Seems like you liked them too.. Awesome 😎
You should react to Wake Me Up When September Ends by Green Day. There's a very personal story behind it.
Yes dude the boulevard is a literal metaphor for the price of fame.
Man should really react to 'Jesus of suburbia' by Green Day
There's a cross between this song and Oasis's Wonderwall that is surprising smooth you should check out
i love Greenday
if holiday doesn't follow it makes me sad
I can't not hear the entire album all the way through.
6.9K views, nice 👌
Could you react to I Don't Love You by My Chemical Romance? It's a really good song. Greetings from Argentina, I'm a big fan of this channel🔥
2004!❤
Dude you got listen to Holiday it's supposed go before this song it ties into the storyline to Boulevard Of Broken Dreams.
If you like Green Day then you'll probably like The Offspring. Another great band you should react to.
You never heard this? Amazing. It was all over the radio, but maybe you don't listen to it.
Boy, do I feel old.
"This green screen effect probably looked cool back then..."
Like dude, this song was released in 2004 not 1954. It is not a green screen, it's not supposed to look real. You can actually see in the beginning the edge of the screen.
You young people today and your judgy judgy attitudes 😂😆
Otherwise a good reaction 😉
Banger song but I will say that the music video isn't meant to look realistic it's just projecting images in the background as scenes to make it stand out.
I have a hard time believing this 30 year old white guy has never heard boulevard of broken dreams.
plz react to green day wake me up when September end
Can you do Whatsername by Green Day?
Hey Boulevard of broken dreams is about depression
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They burnt the film with cigarettes to give it that effect.
I always say Louis Tomlinson should cover this
His voice would be perfect for it.
can we get American Heaathcare music video (penelope scott) react? I feel like he would like to think it through like he did with Bo Burnham and NF.
I liked Green Day as a teenager in the 90's, but they were a secular band, so I wasn't supposed to like them, lol.
In my personal opinion this is a sigma male kind of song
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listen to the whole album, seriously. if not at least react to the album's second track, Jesus of Suburbia
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Do Jesus of Siberia
Siberia 🤣
@@its_only_abel I can’t spell worth my life sorry