Joyce Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 i love green day!!!Ā Ā DITTO! :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sienna Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 Re: fĀ i agree' date=' sometimes songs dont coincide with their videos....its true that billy joe wrote it because of his father's death, but it could also mean different things. i guess the political theme was good, it clicked with the album. sadly, it didnt fit with their plan of making all their videos as an explanation to the album specially its characters... any one who has the album, can back me up on this one. i dont know who this girl or the boy are in the album, while in the video for boulevard and holiday, i can perfectly pinpoint who is who...(am i making any sense?)[/quote']Ā I cannot agree with you on this----the album is political and awarness of political problems----therefore, dont expect to see literally the meaning--but only through critical thinkingĀ Their idea with this whole album is to be political---as you all know, so "wake me up" just adds to that idea Ā it's supposed to demonstrate that most of the soldiers out there in iraq and enrolling in the forces are small town kids who feel that serving in the forces is the only way out of the little town---that it is the only way that will get them to college or to a better job, better life-(which is what they tell you to convince you) ------ its suposed to demonstrate that its only kids, just like you and me who are out there fighting with guns and bombs Ā IMO--the guy should have died in the end---which is what happens to many of themĀ Ā Ā Dont expect leteral meaning but you gotta do critical thinkingĀ i agree with you completely, the whole idea of the album was political awarness and the war in iraq and all the mess going on around us...its just that i feel as though he has completely left out the character's story...i know that the idea of the video coincides with the album but somehow i feel that they left out something in the video....i dont know if you actually understand my point... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessa Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 Ugh. I hate this band.Ā I don't know why I dislike them so much. And I have given a listen (I mean, who hasn't? They're everywhere!)Ā They just annoy me... Ā And that music video they have, 'When September Ends' or something--that gets on my nerves...Ā Hope there's no Green Day lovers here! Lol.Ā Ā you have a new friend! ;) :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sienna Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 alessa!!!! how dare you? green day is one awsome band! : :huh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessa Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 alessa!!!! how dare you? green day is one awsome band! : :huh: no. i hate them! :angry: i like real punk rock bands! :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 im not a real greenday fan but greenday are the only real punk rock band, all the others arent punk they just complain about stuff like simple plan. and greenday sound way better too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessa Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 im not a real greenday fan but greenday are the only real punk rock band, all the others arent punk they just complain about stuff like simple plan. and greenday sound way better too.Ā Ā the only real punk rock band? what do you mean? have you ever heard: the clash? dead kennedy's? youth brigade? buzzcock? sex pistols? black flag? flipper?Ā Ā baaaahhhhh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egghead Posted September 27, 2005 Share Posted September 27, 2005 course not, alessa. he's 13. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luigio Posted September 27, 2005 Share Posted September 27, 2005 I hate green day. All they do is piss and moan about america, when nobody really cares. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egghead Posted September 27, 2005 Share Posted September 27, 2005 wow.Ā ok, its official. i don't trust any 13 year old's opinions anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilchick629 Posted September 27, 2005 Share Posted September 27, 2005 sĀ I hate green day. All they do is piss and moan about america' date=' when nobody really cares.[/quote']Ā thats the problem with america---nobody cares about whats going on in our government and our political arena---specially young kids---teenagersĀ that is why i love greenday---for using the power they have and the spotlight to aware teenagers and the rest of their listeners about what's going on in our governmentĀ why??? because its us taking over the country in a few years---we have to be involvedĀ *hails to Greenday* :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessa Posted September 27, 2005 Share Posted September 27, 2005 :lol: :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverion Posted September 27, 2005 Share Posted September 27, 2005 course not' date=' alessa. he's 13.[/quote']Ā And let this be a lesson to you all. Ā There are young kids on this site. Some even younger then 13. Always check the age of the person or peoples you are speaking to.Ā Btw. I actually think that Greenday have more of an Indie-rock sound then a punk sound. I also think that they are Americas answer to the band you know of as Radiohead. It would be best to take this as a compliment considering the amount of praise that critics throw at Radiohead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*andrea* Posted September 27, 2005 Share Posted September 27, 2005 wow.Ā ok, its official. i don't trust any 13 year old's opinions anymore.Ā mwahahahaha!! how mean!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*andrea* Posted September 27, 2005 Share Posted September 27, 2005 i love green day!!!Ā Ā DITTO! :cool:Ā great minds think alike! :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cold_kitty Posted September 27, 2005 Share Posted September 27, 2005 green day are a tad overrated lately, but their bareable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alyssa Posted September 27, 2005 Author Share Posted September 27, 2005 Gah... why the hell do kids need to get their political ideas from their favorite bands nowadays?Ā God, my generation sucks... lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilchick629 Posted September 28, 2005 Share Posted September 28, 2005 dĀ Gah... why the hell do kids need to get their political ideas from their favorite bands nowadays?Ā God, my generation sucks... lol.Ā because is the only way we do after all we certainly dont sit down to watch the news (unless they will report something on our fav. celebrity) we certainly dont read the newspaper we certainly dont look in the internet for news (unless all porn sites are down, or coldplaying.com is down)Ā Ā and ofcourse, these are all generalizations---doesnt mean its everyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alyssa Posted September 28, 2005 Author Share Posted September 28, 2005 lol, I know.Ā It was rhetorical. :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The italian scientist Posted September 28, 2005 Share Posted September 28, 2005 I love Green Day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petit Prince Posted September 28, 2005 Share Posted September 28, 2005 Depends on the song. I only like their slow songs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverion Posted September 28, 2005 Share Posted September 28, 2005 I think America does not have the politics culture that the UK has. We practically send reporters to sleep in the top politicians bedrooms :rolleyes: Ā Personally i would prefer to get my political ideas from music. Its muche better then having it force fed you every day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
°°°Morning°Glory°°° Posted September 28, 2005 Share Posted September 28, 2005 its not bad' date=' but not great! comparing it to american idiot and holiday, Wake me, video isnt as good. but that is just my opinion....maybe is because i wish they would have chosen another song as a single. :D :D[/quote'] mh yeah. But somehow I like the song better now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sienna Posted September 28, 2005 Share Posted September 28, 2005 Ā Ā Btw. I actually think that Greenday have more of an Indie-rock sound then a punk sound. I also think that they are Americas answer to the band you know of as Radiohead. It would be best to take this as a compliment considering the amount of praise that critics throw at Radiohead.Ā i agree, i love green day, but i hate it that they are always labeling them punk rock! especially at this last last album! it is very good, but i wouldn call it punk!Ā now, watch out about radiohead, 'kay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marie Posted September 28, 2005 Share Posted September 28, 2005 Gah... why the hell do kids need to get their political ideas from their favorite bands nowadays?Ā God, my generation sucks... lol.[/quote/]Ā I don't know about other countries but in the UK politians say that young people don't care about politics but a lot of young people do. It is the politicians who don't care about young people e.g. the government ignoring the opposition to top up fees from young people. People often turn to music for political ideas because people often relate to what the artist is saying about politics e.g. Stomp by Eminem. I find it reassuring when bands say they don't agree with the governments policy over something such as Iraq. I have an interest in politics, i'm doing it as part of my degree and when bands say that they, for example, don't agree with Iraq, I have respect for them. It's very brave to stand up and say something poltical if you are a musician. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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