Tubbie Head Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 haha, good repost indeed. Fascinating, insightful stuff from both. I am leaning towards the idea that they are the same person. Scitzophrenia prevails in Billie Joe's lyrics and on (/off?) stage persona, which also lends itself towards this idea. I'm honestly blown away by the depth you guys find in the music. I listen to the music on a much more superficial level than that, more about the sound to me. It's great to be able to understand the story more with insights like this. I totally agree These guys are fantastic, and I'm glad I'm able to read these interpretations, it makes me think about Green Day's music on a much higher level! Just wow. Once again, thanks so much for sharing the interpretations with us. I always have my little interpretations but I am never able to make complete sense out of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyes don't lie Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 I don't really think there is a weak song in the album. I reckon they all just fit so well. I love the song but then I have listened to it so many times while I am walking to work. Its great song Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuart_and_the_ave Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 Wow, I really enjoyed reading both interpretations. They made me think about the song (an album) on a whole new level. I can never find such in depth meanings so it is great to read and think about yours. It's one of my favourite songs so I loved hearing it live in Birmingham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Lights Flash Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 I'm so sorry guys. I can't explain why, but I think this song is a total mess. It's the song I keep skipping on the album. Wish I knew why. :x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDInsaniac Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 This song does not have the consistant flow than the other long songs have, and it jumps around alot. It still is a good song, but its not my favorite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stjimmy12 Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 Personally, I love this song. One of my best friends thinks that American Eulogy and See The Light are the worst songs on the album, but I disagree. American Eulogy is so... different. It's like the JOS/Homecoming of the album, but not as good (though, still pretty kick ass). I love the "There's a disturbance on the ocean side..." part. There's an amazing thing there, though I can't really name it. It's just really amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justcause Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 I love the "There's a disturbance on the ocean side..." part. There's an amazing thing there, though I can't really name it. It's just really amazing. It's this clear voice coming from the outside - it's reading the signs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bastard of 1967 Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Holy shit. You win. Let me share this with you and Angeline, 'k? Your writeups are equally valid and very, very well laid out. Please don't sell yourself short!! Edit: Oh, yeah, and it goes without saying that all the real credit needs to go to one Mr. Billie Joe Armstrong, who wrote this beast. All we're really doing here is trying to figure out from his lyrics what's really going on in that crazy mixed-up head of his. One of my biggest fears is that one day he'll actually READ one of our interps and wonder what kind of crack we've been smoking around here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bastard of 1967 Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 It's this clear voice coming from the outside - it's reading the signs. ...and "Mayday, this is not a test, as your neighborhood burns". Remember the song back in the late 90's by Smashmouth, "Walking on the Sun"? There was a similar verse there that Eulogy either evokes or maybe even calls back to: It ain't no joke when a mama's handkerchief is soaked With her tears because her baby's life has been revoked The bond is broke up so choke up and focus on the close up Mr. Wizard can't perform no godlike hocus-pocus So don't sit back kick back and watch the world get bushwhacked News at 10:00 your neighborhood is under attack Put away the crack before the crack puts you away You need to be there when your baby's old enough to relate Ever since, well, ever, brilliant artists and musicians have been telling us to wake the fuck up already and DO something to change the world. I wonder if we'll ever listen (and when I ask that I'm pointing my finger at myself too....) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
in_your_face Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 I wanna hear more of this type on their next record. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bastard of 1967 Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 I never expected to see pre-sellout Smash Mouth (or any Smash Mouth, for that matter) compared to Green Day. In fairness, though, "wake the fuck up" is a message that musicians have been sending for decades now. Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fadi_7 Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 it's a great song live full of energy and power. this was my first song at the first time i listened to the album the line"i don't give a shit about the modern age" made me love it ,i still love it for sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Billiejoezee- Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 CALLING CHRISTIAN AND GLORI--YEAH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kayfabe Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 This song's got a lot of kick. It's pretty perfect. The Homecoming to 21st Century Breakdown. Mayday this is not a test! as the neighbourhood burns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koolkev Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 I wanna hear more of this type on their next record. Totally I really love this song. It's one that gives me that feeling of energy and crazyness, so I end up running around screaming it at recess. But it's SO good, in the top 5 on 21CB. Why so much hate to it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
in_your_face Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 Totally I really love this song. It's one that gives me that feeling of energy and crazyness, so I end up running around screaming it at recess. But it's SO good, in the top 5 on 21CB. Why so much hate to it? yes! The live version is fucking beautiful. Before the 'Modern World' part, Billie screams 'Mike Dirnt! Mike Dirnt!!' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daughter.of.Rage.and.Love Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 I don't even know what I could possibly say about this song after those two magnificent essays. Everything I wanted to say has been said, and so many things I never even thought of were brought up. I am honestly left silent The song's a masterpiece. *points to your posts and runs away* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint of Suburbia Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 'Idle thoughts lead to full-throttle screaming' Love this song. Always used to skip it cos of the start like Song of the Century but first time i listened to it was a wake up call. what a tune! good vocal from mike but live he is sounding less strong in his solo bits. give tre more of a sing-song! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marlee Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 I love this sing, definitely since the first time I heard it off the album the first time. But when I heard it live at the Phoenix show last august, I didn't realize how awesome the music and lyrics were until then. (and it doesn't hurt that Billie tweeted about it ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Undómiel Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 I love this song although, embarrassingly, it took me a very long time to realise Mike sings on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lena549 Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 This is my favorite song from 21stCB - I adore the 'Modern World' part where Mike is singing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burzt Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 I've always wondered why American Eulogy and Murder City weren't chosen to be singles ;_; Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindsey Love Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Ah so much to this song. I don't need to explain why it's so awesome. Obviously most people in this thread feels the same. Anyway, I think my favorite part is when BJ says, "Calling Christian and GLORIA!" So powerful. Also, I really like that Mike sings on this one. Mike should sing more prominently in more songs. His voice is soothing in a way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burzt Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 ^Just after "Calling Christian and GLORIA!" comes the orgasm at the solo xD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
segaloco Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 What could be said has already been said, <3 this song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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