Green Day is Religion

[Fuzz]

Man, it never ceases to amaze me how much Green Day's words and music mean to me. How closely I analyze all of their stuff to get the message out of it and try to keep true to it.

Over the past few weeks I feel like I've just been putting up with stuff. Like, just putting up with people here or on GDA because I have to. I've been all bummed out, and the way I approach problems were that of a grumpy old man. However, tonight was the first time in a while that I watched Bullet in a Bible and it's weird how things seems so much better after realizing that I'm love with Green Day's music. Is it stalkerish or over obsessive? Yeah probably, but that doesn't even matter to me. It's like, I can break off a piece of a song, music or lyric from them and then realize how important that one line is. Or I can listen to Wake Me Up or Minority inside it feels like I’m staring at music visually.

I'm not sure what I'm trying to accomplish with this. But I feel like I just can take a step back and reanalyze things I do and realize that it was a mistake. Like getting mad at someone because they type like a moron and then making them feel bad because of it. Thats stupid. I mean, underneath some idiotic teenie chat, there's a real person who just might be decent. I feel like such a hypocrite, especially after that thread I made last week that nearly called for an attack on n00bs. Then tonight after talking with Courtney about the "old lady thread", we decided to go ahead and re-make it and then to create a whole sub-forum for it a little later down the road. After being able to take a step back I realize that I didn't need to be an asshole with people over something as small as a thread. Or getting emails that say something stupid like, "can i have Billie's number". I try not to reply, but when I do, it's usually be being a dick. I can't help but think, "how would i feel if that was me." I would hate to get an email back from someone I kind of looked up to making me feel like an idiot, because I probably would.

We all have problems that we need to deal with, and Green Day may take a big part in that for some of you as it does me. I had it wrong, I think we should accept the idea that people have problems and want advice from us. I feel kind of bad when someone makes a thread because they want advice just to have it closed. I know inside most of us we read stuff and wouldn't mind giving advice, but we're not supposed to or something. We should all have a "oh fuck your problems. Everyone has them". That’s bullshit. I know that’s how I’ve treated that, but it's not right. This shouldn’t be a place of thousands of grumpy old teenagers. If anything, it should be a place for everyone to get along to some extent. Just remember, before you reply to something and you're going to be a dickhead about it, put yourself in that persons shoes. Yes, some people do need a kick in the ass sometimes here, but not all the time, not in every thread.

Running this place and GDA has not been easy at all. But when I watch Green Day or listen to a song that means something to me, it makes it that much better. The whole point of this place is a place for everyone to be able to meet people like them in some way. All of us do have something in common, we all appreciate good music for the right reasons. That should be reason enough for people to attempt to make the best of this place. We can't be the best community if we shun people out of it.

And with that, I guess I'll ask for your opinion or stories about when you've used Green Day to get over some tough situation.

[xXTattooed_MemoriesXx]

A reminder of why I like Green Day so much , and why I joined this place in the first place.

Thanks a lot

[Jessica Caroline]

Wow man, you're really speaking from my heart. I don't believe there are any really dumb people on this forum, they are just being dumb because they want to look cool, be popular, make friends, whatever. Everyone has their own reasons why to behave this way or another and that's really what's a little bad about internet - you can easily misunderstand a person, if you just don't keep in mind that they are the real people, not just letters they send to you or the posts they make.

Maybe this doesn't make much sense.

And I know how the no0bs have to feel when they enter a huge forum with so many people around who have been here for ages. Sometimes they don't know how the forum works.

And my own story about Green Day, well, how much more simple can it be. I really live the song Minority, I think I fully understand the lyrics. And their music helped me to get through the most difficult part of my life so far. It was a long road and I found myself at the end. Although I like a great deal of other bands as well and I don't even listen to GD as much as I used to, they have a special place in my heart. It's really hard to explain and some of my friends think I'm crazy to say that some punk rock band saved my ass and changed my life. But I think there are many people on this forum that will know exactly what I'm talking about.

I didn't sleep well last night and I'm deadly stressed so I guess that's the reason my posts are little confusing today. Don't even mind me if you wish. :whistling:

[WWJOSD?]

After dragging my friend Mikey along to see Green Day live, he bought AI, and after listening to the album (specifically JOS), he began to seriously question his religious ties to Christianity. I can't really elaborate on the specific details, but I guess he realized that he was kind of following blindly. I still don't know if it was intentional, but American Idiot parallels many of the major aspect's of Plato's "Allegory of the Cave." (I haven't studied it in about three years, so google it if you want more info)...

[Fuzz]

And I know how the no0bs have to feel when they enter a huge forum with so many people around who have been here for ages. Sometimes they don't know how the forum works.

Yeah thats part of what i was thinking. I remember I was kinda intimidated when I joined this place, and then there were under 200 members.

[Guest ☼]

Thank you Andres for saying that. I needed to hear somone put those sentiments into pragraph all organized.

<3

[RevolutionRegained]

pfft i wish green day did that for me.. they used to help me be happy,or at least content enough to go through another day, but now that i dont get so depressed anymore theyre music doesnt really affect me :\

[Guest ☼]

pfft i wish green day did that for me.. they used to help me be happy,or at least content enough to go through another day, but now that i dont get so depressed anymore theyre music doesnt really affect me :\

i wish it still did.

During my knee issue they helped my loads... which really got my back into them alot. before that..they were just my favo band and that was it. Then the knee, and hello forum and all the sites..and yeah.

stopping.

[Fuzz]

So, after thinking about what I posted above about advice. I decided to add the the advice forum for you guys to use.

[Guest ☼]

thanks

[Gwen]

I don't think you approached problems like a grumpy old man. In my mind when people post here they know that there will be other member who will be a little bit naughty with them... nevermind ! We all know what sarcasm and derision are.

Anyway, green day has helped me to get out of my laziness : when I listened minority for the first time I said to myself "come on it's time to get up!" They are the only one that made me that impression. It helped me to be more involved in my studies and to take part in some humanitarian actions. They made me better as a human being I guess.

[justcause]

What can I say about GD that I haven't already said, in so many ways, on so many threads? That their music came into my life, that it rocked my fucking world, that I let it, and that it freed me in so many ways that people think I've changed completely from who I used to be? The thing is, I'm not changed - I've been given the inspiration and support to just be who I actually am.

There's a quote from Anais Nin that feeds right into Minority's sentiments - 'when one is pretending, the entire body revolts' - Billie Joe isn't the first great thinker to say you've got to obey your rationale or you're fucked, but he says it for today, he says it with rock, and he says it with words of fire.

And there was the little matter of a song that saved my life. When I talk about Billie and Green Day, I throw the 'l' word around a lot - I don't care, love is something to be lavish with when it's merited, and the world has its quota of cynical fuckers. It's a love thing, pure and simple.

[freak]

Andres, you made me think about, thanks.

[punx_not_dead]

you got things straight and right.... You really dug it in so much how you we really dig into Green Day and what Green Day is Its Just so hard to think about it (ouch) Green Day Mean ALOT its like something scared in your life

[Sham]

please don't tell me you're gonna get rid of the Daily WTF Email thread because of this....

[Anne2]

It's a love thing, pure and simple.

[_whatsername]

Music is pretty much something to fall back on. Its not really going to ever go away. Green day's lyrics can relate to so many different things in a persons life and it has such relevance. I don't have any stories about green day getting me over a tough situation but i can say that they have changed me as a person. Listening to their music and reading their lyrics you can learn so much. They have made me understand myself more; like my thoughts and beliefs and I can now stand by my opinions. Like anne2 said, music is such a powerful thing. The amount of emotion and feeling a band or song can bring someone is amazing; like strength or happiness.

Thanks for writing that Andres, you really made me think more.

[ShutTheFuckUp!]

Wow, thank you Andres.

That really made me think.

I mean, when I read the "How would I feel if it was me" part,

And that is like exactly what I think about, everytime I'm planning to bash someone. but me, as an Asshole, I do that anyway.

Thanks again. I'm going to think twice before I'll act from now on.

[**nobodylikesyou**]

I think Green Day is a "religion" of types. I have been listening to them basically nonstop for almost a year and I can't stop,(I have been a fan since dookie..) and it is because their music is so meaningful. It's catchy and some people probably stop there. (I did when dookie was out) But if you really listen to the lyrics they are powerful. Probably like a sermon might be to some people. Almost any situation I am in, a Green Day song usually comes to mind that fits the situation perfectly. It can always help make me feel better.

Now on to the forum, I am glad to hear your thoughts on the situation around here. I love Green Day and thats why I am here. Lots of people here are nice, but there are SO MANY people here that are just plain rude for no reason at all. I don't come around as much as I used to because the negativity around here is kind of a downer. I won't waste my time if I am gonna leave ticked off. I have a husband, three kids, two dogs and I work full time. I have enough to be ticked off about, without spending my free time getting ragged on by people for no apparent reason. I even started a poll to see what people thought around here one time because I wanted to know if it was just me. It was pretty even so I just figured I was old and just didnt get it. Anyway here is the link.

http://greendaycommunity.org/Forum/index.p...u\*\*

If people start behaving as Andres has stated he is going to, this place will be even better. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

[Brain Stew]

I agree with everyone above. Though Green Day isn't my "religion" and I might not agree with everything they say, but still their music is rather...therapeutic for me. It has helped me through alot of tough times in my life, and somehow they help me to remember that shit could be worse.

They've helped me realize that we're not alone in this world.

[**nobodylikesyou**]

Green Day isn't my "religion" and I might not agree with everything they say

same for me, they are not my religion, and I don't agree with them on most things political, but their music is still meaningful and theraputic as you mentioned.

[justbishop]

I've already said it in the new old ladies thread, but good for you Andres, sweetie. It takes a big person to say the things you did in the first post of this thread.

[iluvgdlikecrazy]

i watched bullet in a bible one nite after i was upset about billie dying his hair blonde........

at the time my ipod was lost and my laptop was getting fixed and bla bla bla

basically i had no way 2 listen 2 the music at the time

so i watched biab cuz i was sad. and after watching it i realized how great they were (well i always knew but u no wat i mean) and why i love this band

so i was happy and i didnt care about billie being blonde anymore

same for me, they are not my religion, and I don't agree with them on most things political, but their music is still meaningful and theraputic as you mentioned.

^^ u guys r obviously not as obessed as some of us r (and im not saying this in a bad way if thats how it sounds)

[killy]

Nirvana is my only religion. Nirvana is my everything. and Green Day.... their music helped me when i was really depressed. i think i can say they saved my life. and i'll always love them because of that. but then they have changed. or maybe i have changed. i just don't trust them anymore, i don't believe in the things they say. and i'm still depressed. maybe i just can't be happy in today's world. i listen to grunge music, to the cds from the 90'... maybe i was born too late, i don't know.

music is my religion. i believe in music. and green day will always be a part of that, a very important part of my life.

[dookiehead]

I could say that, but with me it's not specific to Green Day. All music is like that for me, I'll listen to anything and find something in it that I love. If I'm miserable, angry, bored, tired or just blank I'll put something on, it could be anything and it'll make me feel so much better. It's the only thing that does that for me. Sometimes if I'm feeling sad and I'll put on an album I haven't listened to in ages and I'll fall in love with it all over again. That's what I like about music. We don't need to have therapists and shrinks and stuff, when just listening to a song, putting it on repeat and singing along can make you feel so great, and make you see the world in a different light. I guess music is my religion.