Holiday
Green Day
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Hear the sound of the falling rain Coming down like an armageddon flame (hey!) A shame The ones who died without a name Hear the dogs howlin' out of key To a hymn called faith and misery (hey!) And bleed, the company lost the war today I beg to dream and differ from the hollow lies This is the dawning of the rest of our lives On holiday Hear the drum pounding out of time Another protester has crossed the line (hey!) To find, the money's on the other side Can I get another amen (amen!) There's a flag wrapped around a score of men (hey!) A gag, a plastic bag on a monument I beg to dream and differ from the hollow lies This is the dawning of the rest of our lives On holiday "The representative from california has the floor" Sieg heil to the president gasman Bombs away is your punishment Pulverize the eiffel towers Who criticize your government Bang bang goes the broken glass and Kill all the fags that don't agree Trials by fire setting fire Is not a way that's meant for me Just cause Just cause Because we're outlaws yeah! I beg to dream and differ from the hollow lies This is the dawning of the rest of our lives I beg to dream and differ from the hollow lies This is the dawning of the rest of our lives This is our lives on holiday
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Written by: Michael Pritchard, Frank Wright, Billie Joe Armstrong
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Song Information"Holiday" is a song by the American punk rock band Green Day. It was released as the third single from their seventh studio album, "American Idiot."
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number 19 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States, peaking at number one on the Billboard Modern Rock and Mainstream Rock charts.
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Musical StructureThe song is notable for its distinctive guitar riff and upbeat tempo, with bassist Mike Dirnt describing it as "surfer pop."
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Lyrical Content"Holiday" is a political song that criticizes the George W. Bush administration's policies, particularly the Iraq War. The song also focuses on issues such as misinformation and prejudice.
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Awards and Recognition"Holiday" has been nominated for several awards, including the MTV Video Music Award for Best Rock Video in 2005. It also won the Grammy Award for Best Rock Album as part of "American Idiot."
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Music VideoDirected by Samuel Bayer, the video features the band performing in a Mardi Gras float, symbolizing a dissent parade against the Iraq War.
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Live Performances"Holiday" has become a live staple for Green Day concerts, often featuring extended audience participation sections.
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InfluenceThe song's combination of infectious hooks and political commentary has influenced a generation of punk rock artists.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists have covered "Holiday," including the Vitamin String Quartet and the cast of the Broadway musical version of "American Idiot."
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In Popular Culture"Holiday" has appeared in many forms of media, such as films, TV shows, and video games like Rock Band.
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