Last of the American Girls
Green Day
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She puts her makeup on Like graffiti on the walls of the heartland She's got her little book of conspiracies Right in her hand She is paranoid like Endangered species headed into extinction She is one of a kind She's the last of the American girls She wears her overcoat For the coming of the nuclear winter She is riding her bike Like a fugitive of critical mass She's on a hunger strike For the ones who won't make it for dinner She makes enough to survive For a holiday of working class She's a runaway of the establishment incorporated. She won't cooperate She's the last of the American girls She plays her vinyl records Singing songs on the eve of destruction She's a sucker for All the criminals breaking the laws She will come in first For the end of western civilization She's an endless war She's a hero for a lost cause Like a hurricane In the heart of the devastation She's a natural disaster She's the last of the American girls She puts her makeup on Like graffiti on the walls of the heartland She's got her little book of conspiracies Right in her hand She will come in first For the end of western civilization She's a natural disaster She's the last of the American girls
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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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9 facts about this song
Song History"Last of the American Girls" is a song by the punk rock band Green Day. It first appeared on their 2009 studio album "21st Century Breakdown" and was later released as a single in 2010.
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Theme InspirationThe song was inspired by the band's lead vocalist, Billie Joe Armstrong's wife, Adrienne Armstrong. Armstrong has frequently referred to her as a rebellious free thinker who doesn't conform to societal norms, which led to her being the premise for this rebellious anthem.
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Lyrics and Song ClassificationThe song is regarded as a pop-punk song with a catchy, anthemic chorus. Lyrically, it celebrates empowered, independent, and socially conscious women and underscores the band's political leanings.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Last of the American Girls" was directed by Marc Webb, who also directed the band's previous videos for "21 Guns" and "21st Century Breakdown". The enhanced retro 50’s vibe in the video features Armstrong's wife Adrienne who is seen engaging in healthier activities such as reading a book, loading a vinyl record into a phonograph, brushing her teeth with a manual toothbrush, and so on.
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Song RecognitionDespite not reaching the heights of previous Green Day classics, the song reached No. 26 on the US Alternative Airplay chart and No. 34 on the Mainstream Rock chart, earning a respectable place among Green Day's discography.
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Live PerformancesThe song has been performed live many times by the band since its release, including on the television shows "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon", and "Good Morning America".
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Grammy Nominations"Last of the American Girls" received a Grammy nomination for Best Rock Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals in 2010, showcasing the song's critical success.
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Book InspirationOwing to the popularity and significance of the song, it inspired an illustrated book of the same name. The book was published in 2019 and is stated to be “an inspiring homage and handbook for the rebellious everywoman who refuses to capitulate.” The book also has illustrations made by artist Frank Caruso.
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Permanent ImpactThe song remains a fan favorite and its powerful feminist message continues to resonate. It has left a lasting impression on many listeners and is often considered one of Green Day's most iconic and powerful songs.
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