Good Riddance
Green Day
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Another turning point A fork stuck in the road Time grabs you by the wrist Directs you where to go So make the best of this test And don't ask why It's not a question, But a lesson learned in time It's something unpredictable, But in the end it's right I hope you had the time of your life So take the photographs And still-frames in your mind Hang it on a shelf And good health and good time Tattoo's of memories And dead skin on trial, go For what it's worth It was worth all the while It's something unpredictable, But in the end it's right I hope you had the time of your life It's something unpredictable, But in the end it's right I hope you had the time of your life It's something unpredictable, But in the end it's right I hope you had the time of your life Wake me up when September ends
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Written by: Michael Pritchard, Frank Wright III, Billie Joe Armstrong
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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11 facts about this song
Song Creation"Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)" was written by Green Day frontman, Billie Joe Armstrong. He wrote it in 1994 about a girlfriend who moved to Ecuador.
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Album ReleaseThe song is part of the 1997 album "Nimrod," although it was written much earlier. It reflects a departure from the punk genre, which Green Day was known for.
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Usage in TV and Film"Good Riddance" has been used in many TV shows and films, most notably in the series finale of the popular TV show "Seinfeld." It has also been used in "ER", "Butterfly Effect", etc.
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Award RecognitionIn 1998, "Good Riddance" won an MTV Video Music Award for Best Alternative Video, and it was performed on the TV show "King of the Hill."
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Chart SuccessThe song reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the U.S., No. 11 in the U.K., and it peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart.
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Lyrics ReceptionThe song has been perceived as both a bitter break-up song (considering its title, "Good Riddance") and a reflective, positive song (referring to its subtitle, "Time of Your Life").
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Signature SongDespite being quite different from their other work, "Good Riddance" has become one of Green Day's signature songs and is often played during their live performances.
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Fan-FavoriteBecause of its general appeal and touching lyrics, this track is considered a fan favorite and is often used in events like graduations and farewells.
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Album Record"Nimrod" became platinum mainly due to the success of "Good Riddance," demonstrating the track's significant contribution to the album's commercial acclaim.
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InstrumentalsUnlike Green Day's usual punk rock sound, "Good Riddance" prominently features an acoustic guitar. It's also one of the few Green Day songs where a string section can be heard.
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Covers and ParodiesThe song has been covered by numerous artists across a range of genres, including Glen Campbell, and it has been parodied by "Weird Al" Yankovic.
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