She

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About She

"She" is a song by the American rock band Green Day. It is the eighth track on their third album, Dookie and was released as the fifth and final single. The song was written by frontman Billie Joe Armstrong about a former girlfriend who showed him a feminist poem with an identical title. In return, Armstrong wrote the lyrics of "She" and showed them to her. She later dumped him and moved to Ecuador, prompting Armstrong to put "She" on the album. The same ex-girlfriend is the topic of the songs "Sassafras Roots" and "Chump". It is one of the few Green Day singles that did not have a music video. The song is notorious for a concert where Armstrong performed the song nude. 


Year:
1994
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She
She screams in silence
A sullen roit penetrating through her mind
Waiting for a sign to smash the silence with the brick of self control

Are you locked up in a world that's been planned out for you?
Are you feeling like a social tool without a use?
Scream at me until my ears bleed
I'm taking heed just for you

She
She's figured out 
All her doubts were someone else's point of view
Waking up this time to smash the silence with the brick of self control

Are you locked up in a world that's been planned out for you?
Are you feeling like a social tool without a use?
Scream at me until my ears bleed
I'm taking heed just for you

Are you locked up in a world that's been planned out for you?
Are you feeling like a social tool without a use?
Scream at me until my ears bleed
I'm taking heed just for you

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Green Day

Green Day is an American punk rock band formed in 1987. The band consists of lead vocalist and guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong, bassist and backing vocalist Mike Dirnt, drummer Tré Cool and guitarist and backing vocalist Jason White, who became a full member after playing in the band as a session and touring guitarist for 13 years. Cool replaced former drummer John Kiffmeyer in 1990, prior to the recording of the band's second studio album, Kerplunk (1992). more »

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Written by: Billie Joe Armstrong, Frank E. Iii Wright, Michael Pritchard

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12 facts about this song

Year of Release
"She" is a song by American rock band, Green Day. It was officially released in 1994.
Album
The song is featured in their third studio album, "Dookie" which is also the band's major-label debut and breakout album.
Chart Ranking
Although "She" was not released as a single, it gained popularity and peaked at number 5 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart.
Composition
The song was composed by all three Green Day members; Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt, and Tré Cool.
Lyrics
The song was written by lead vocalist/guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong about a former girlfriend who showed him a feminist poem with an identical title.
Conceptual Context
The song deals with themes of anxiety, freedom, and identity politics.
Live Performances
The song is a live favorite, often played during Green Day's concerts.
Music Video
There's an official video for the song "She" where the band is seen performing in an apartment. The video became quite popular on MTV.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by several artists within the punk genre, a testament to its popularity and influence.
Recognition
"She" continues to be recognized as one of Green Day's signature songs, representing their early sound, and it has received widespread acclaim from music critics.
Commercial Success
Though not released as a single, the song has sold over 1 million copies in the United States alone, according to the RIIA.
Variations
There are several variations of "She" including a live version featured on Bullet in a Bible, their concert album, and another live version which was included in Awesome as F**k.

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