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Random fact: Mike post nothing about the new song

Don't forget, this is in the movie (which I had never heard of previously, but seems to fit what I see is the subject) so possibly has been written specifically for it and may well have no bearing at all on what Billie is writing about currently.

Stop Drop and Roll was also heavily satirical and a serious commentary on the dangers of party life. None of those songs glorify partying and that lifestyle.

Yeah, that's my only real complaint about the song. Luckily for me, I have always loved the band for the music, not the lyrics. If the lyrics are great in the songs, it's just the cherry on top for me. That being said, it's not the case for most people and I wish the band would go back to writing about topics that actually matter like they did in their 30s. Eventually, the band is going to need to leave a legacy, and it'll be a bit sad if the latter half of it is just middle aged men singing songs about partying like teenagers.

Stomping instead of clapping. Thank goodness.

I dig it! I would love a proper Green Day album that digs into their 60s influences. Mash up These Paper Bullets with Foxboro Hot Tubs and it could be pretty great.

I hate how much I want to listen to this song 😂

This song deserves a proper music video and a live version.

Still can't get it out of my head. Well done, Green Day! ❤️😍

I think it's been awhile since there has been a true "fangirl confession" on here, so I'll be the sacrificial lamb, so to speak. I was trying to write something down about how I feel tonight, as happens occasionally but I have never bothered to log it, and found out that 2012 me had already nailed it on the head. I must say, it's a bit embarrassing how little has changed in my life in nearly 10 years. I'll spoiler it since it's a tad long, but any commiseration/advice is welcome. BTW this is from my personal journal, but I love you all and feel comfortable enough to share it, so here it goes. Oh, also I should mention this was before I discovered GDC and developed relationships with people on here. The "Green Day site" I refer to is the long dead Idiot Club. ...And I was crying while writing this, but I'm also a little bit tipsy (it's my weekend) so take that as you will. 😅

Couldn't have said it better myself. Lyrically this song could have been so much more if it were a tad longer and was written about something that mattered. Hell, I'd go as far as saying it could have been one of the best singles they ever put out, but it is what it is. I remember in the 21CB era, before the trilogy was even a thought, Billie spoke about where the band wanted to go next and mentioned an album that was more acoustic but had all the green day power behind it. I hated the idea at the time being the stupid kid that I was, but looking back now I can't help but imagine how cool that actually could have been, and I kind of wish I was in the alternate universe where that actually got released. Rock operas can still be non-political when talking about things that matter. The Black Parade for example wasnt really political at all and had some really deep, meaningful, honest and personal songs that hold up just as well today as they did the day the album dropped.

AHHHH! I was so pumped when I heard the news and I'm sooooo happy the song is a bop! Strong foxies vibes for sure! I think it's a pretty straightforward good time song and that's all it needs to be. I'm definitely picking up on the trilogy/FOAM vibes so this is definitely a winner. Can't tell if I like more than Pollyanna or not but Bravo Green Day 👏

I love the song!! It's been stuck in my head all day

Sorry I should have been more clear. I get used to using abbreviations with fans so much that I completely forget that other people may not even be in the same headspace as me when I am writing 😂 Where's that YouTube guy that was so incredibly pissed off about how FOAM ruined his life or some shit. He will probably be happy to tell you how much he hates this song 😂

I LOVE this song!!! Great vibes!

I haven't seen a single negative comment about HOLY TOLEDO! yet. Quick, someone who hates it tell how much you hate it!

Finally background vocals in the chorus again 😍🎉 cool song!

"Holy Toledo, Edith, back in my day..." would work as a line for grampa Simpson

Green Day was my first favourite band. They got me into Rock, made me pick up the guitar and dive into music theory. I was obsessed, watched Jaded in Chicago 1994 everyday after school. The Trilogy were the first records whose releases I experienced live as a fan. Over the time, I discovered new bands, got into different genres etc. Their newer projects always got my attention, but I never really felt the same spark. Sometime last year I finally realised / admitted to myself, that I can't say I really like any project as a whole after Breakdown. There were very good songs, but every project was (harshly said) a disappointment to me. But this song right here, it's so good. Longshot felt like a warm up (and thus disappointing), but Holy Toledo feels complete. It has this confidence, this 'we know we're good bitch' vibe older releases had to me. They never dropped this attitude, it's a key factor why their live performances still rock. But they finally managed to put it back into their music. I don't remember being so happy about a new song in a long time.

Wow this song is getting hardly any views. Hardly any promotion too. Shame.

I freaking love this song

I think you capture well what a lot of us feel and I agree we don’t know the real Billie Joe but I think when you have been in the public eye as long as he has, more of the real person slips out than they ever intend. Yes, he can be guarded at times, I think when being asked about song writing he often doesn’t give us the in depth response we want but the song is the point and he possibly feels (I would totally feel this) that he has already bared his soul in the song, what more does he need to say? I think we clearly know he is a good man, kind, loyal, romantic, dependable - quite a lot of old fashioned sounding words but strengths all the same. I think he’s beautiful, I could go from his hair to his feet telling you all his beautiful features and have spent a ridiculous amount of time looking at him and I know I spend way too much time thinking about him! For me, he will always be unreachable so I make him pretty well perfect in my head which I think must be a little tough for the real people in my life so I need to remember that at times but, hey, he’s kept me warm in many a night hubby was away😁

Valid opinion. No one is hating on you. I'm still processing and need to have a few more listens before I form a definitive view on it. First impression is I think it's neat and I personally like the Foxies vibes.

And more Beatlesque piano ballads and guitar riffs!!!!

he's clearly a man of culture

I think you're reading too much into it. It's a Billie mid-life crisis song lyrically.

Had a dream that Billie returned to Instagram. Hopefully this dream comes true.

I think it's ok for these standalone singles. These are intended to just be fun tracks, not too serious lyrically or anything like that & nothing too ambitious musically. I'd wait to see what they have in store for the next album before getting too concerned. The important thing is the quality of these standalone tracks are getting better (Holy Toledo > Pollyanna > HCTS) so I'm not concerned right now

Not posted anything for a few days so here you go

This! Really like the song and how much they packed into it in such a short time. As someone who grew up in Toledo, Ohio...I feel validated by this song. (Even though, "Holy Toledo!" is probably a reference to Oakland A's broadcaster Bill King)

Officiel Green Day upload with lyrics in the description

Thanks and same!! And whoa😂 what a jaw dropping joke haha

I really like Holy Toledo a lot. I hope it gets some traction. I understand Pollyanna even though it was just a single was likely on every set list for Hella Mega because of the pandemic environment and the message of the song. I hope Holy Toledo gets a video and some extra promotion. I love it and would love to see a video for it.

From Tre's Instagram story

It was and I really hope you can get at least that close Thinking about that just reminded me that when I turned up the guy collecting tickets saw my Green Day shirt and said "didn't you know, Green Day cancelled?" He waited to see my face/expression before adding "Just kidding!

Looked at my local station- Green Day has been played 17 times in the past two days, 0 for Holy Toledo.

I went to Leeds Festival and only just got there when Green Day came on and managed to get second row

It's probably an exaggeration of what he actually said, but I remember someone screaming about how much they hated it that I'd struggle to be able to tell the difference 😂

I wonder if their next album would be another rock opera about Covid and all the political unrest going on these past 2 years. Pollyanna had an uplifting message we all needed!!!

My kind of speculation! I believe Billie has sang about hearts more than anything else in his life. Razorblade Hearts - A Death Wish.. an album that is equal parts polished and punk rock. An Inglorious return to form for a band that is still bring us new sounds.

I really Iike, it is a perfect vibe for a movie.

just got done listening to it and... it's SO GOOD, one of favorites out of the singles.

I'm getting a bit of a Meet Me on the Roof vibe first listen (and yeah Stray Heart too) From Kevin Quite like it but need to listen to it again. First listen wasn't so keen on the bit where it slows down (a bit like the parts in Graffitia where it does that)

The song sounds like if stray heart was released on the foxboro hottubs album. I like it! Very interesting song i love the upbeat feel it and pollyanna have had

I wonder how many more one-off singles we’ll get before the next album

From Tre's Instagram story This is the original post with Tre's comment