When I Come Around
Green Day
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I heard you crying loud, all the way across town Cause you been searching for that someone And it's me out on the prowl As you sit around feeling sorry for yourself Well, don't get lonely now, and dry your whining eyes I'm just roaming for the moment Sleazin' my back yard so don't get So uptight you been thinking about ditching me No time to search the world around 'Cause you know where I'll be found When I come around Well, I heard it all before, so don't knock down my door I'm a loser and a user so I don't need no accuser To try and slag me down because I know you're right So go do what you like, make sure you do it wise You may find out that your self-doubt means nothing Was ever there You can't go forcing something if it's just not right No time to search the world around 'Cause you know where I'll be found When I come around No time to search the world around 'Cause you know where I'll be found When I come around When I come around
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Written by: Billie Joe Armstrong, Frank E., Iii Wright, Frank Edwin Wright Iii, Michael Pritchard, Mike Dirnt, Mike Ryan Pritchard, Tre Cool
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10 facts about this song
Band Contribution"When I Come Around" is a song by the American rock band Green Day.
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Album SuccessThis track features on their third studio album, "Dookie", which was released in 1994 and is considered one of their most popular and successful albums.
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Chart Performance"When I Come Around" was the fourth single from the album, and it peaked at Number 1 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart, making it Green Day's most successful single at the time.
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Widespread RecognitionIt received widespread recognition and remains one of Green Day's trademark songs.
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Live Performance RegularThe band often plays this song during their live performances.
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Video RecognitionThe music video for "When I Come Around" won the 'Best Alternative Video' at the 1995 MTV Video Music Awards.
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Song CompositionBillie Joe Armstrong, the lead vocalist, wrote the song about his feelings of uncertainty and the need for personal space.
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Platinum RecordThe "Dookie" album, featuring this song, has been certified Diamond in the U.S. and has sold over 20 million copies worldwide.
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Inspirational"When I Come Around" along with the album "Dookie", played a significant role in popularizing and revitalizing mainstream interest in punk rock in the United States.
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Cultural ImpactThis song remains popular and is frequently used in pop culture references, including various movies and TV shows. It is also a familiar track on video games like "Rock Band" and "Green Day: Rock Band".
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