Kill the DJ
Green Day
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Walkin' after dark In the New York City park Your thoughts are so unholy In the holiness of old On with Christian soldiers Filled with jivin' mind control The blood left on the dance floor Runnin', runnin' red The bullet that you asked for Killin' you to death Unless you Someone kill the DJ, shoot the fucking DJ Someone kill the DJ, shoot the fucking DJ Someone kill the DJ, shoot the fucking DJ Voices in my head are sayin' "Shoot that fucker down" We are the vultures The dirtiest kind We'll cut you once In your heart and your mind Walkin' after dark In the New York City park I'll pick up what's left in the club My pocket full of pills Sodom and Gomorrah In the century of thrills The blood left on the dance floor Runnin', runnin' red The bullet that you asked for Killin' you to death Unless you Someone kill the DJ, shoot the fucking DJ Someone kill the DJ, shoot the fucking DJ Someone kill the DJ, shoot the fucking DJ Hold him underwater 'Till the motherfucker drowns We are the vultures The dirtiest kind We'll cut you once In your heart and your mind Someone's gonna get you boy Shoot that fucker down Someone kill the DJ, shoot the fucking DJ Someone kill the DJ, shoot the fucking DJ Someone kill the DJ, shoot the fucking DJ Shoot that fucker down Someone kill the DJ, shoot the fucking DJ Someone kill the DJ, shoot the fucking DJ Someone kill the DJ, shoot the fucking DJ Voices in my head are sayin' "Shoot that fucker down"
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Written by: BILLIE JOE ARMSTRONG, MIKE DIRNT, TRE COOL, MIRWAIS AHMADZAI
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12 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Kill the DJ" is an unexpected departure from Green Day’s primary punk rock sound, flirting with dance and electronic elements. It has been classified as dance-punk, with influences of funk and disco.
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Release Information"Kill the DJ" was released on August 15, 2012. It is the second single from their 2012 album, "¡Uno!", which is part of a trilogy.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at #1 on the UK Rock and Metal Chart and #28 on the UK Singles Chart. In the US, it reached #37 on the Mainstream Rock Songs Chart.
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Video DirectorThe music video for "Kill the DJ" was directed by Samuel Bayer, an outstanding director known for his numerous music video projects including Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit".
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Lyrics InterpretationThe lyrics of "Kill the DJ" are said to be about an annoying DJ who won’t stop playing dance music, as mentioned during an interview by the lead vocalist, Billie Joe Armstrong.
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Song's ReceptionThe distinctive style of "Kill the DJ" surprised many fans and critics, generating a mixed response. Some embraced the band's adventurous side, while others were less enthusiastic about this departure from their traditional punk rock sound.
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Band Members ReactionDespite the mixed reactions, the band's members expressed a deep fondness for the track. Bassist Mike Dirnt described the risk they took with the song as “fun as f--k".
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Inspiration Behind the SongBillie Joe Armstrong mentioned that the song was inspired by a disco night they attended after performing at a festival in England.
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Controversial Music VideoThe music video for "Kill the DJ" features graphic violence and was marked with an explicit warning on YouTube due to its mature content.
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Explicit Content"Kill the DJ" is one of the few songs by Green Day to feature explicit content. It marked a departure from their usual family-friendly lyrics.
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Live Performances"Kill the DJ” remains a favorited spectacle in the band’s live sets, even though its genre differs from most of their other songs.
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Writing CreditsAlong with Green Day's regular members, Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt, and Tré Cool, the song's credits also include longtime producer Rob Cavallo.
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