Welcome To Paradise
Green Day
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Dear mother Can you hear me whining? It's been three whole weeks Since I left your home This sudden fear has left me trembling 'Cause now it seems that I Am out there on my own And I'm feeling so alone Pay attention to the cracked streets And the broken homes Some call it slums Some call it nice I want to take you through A wasteland I like to call my home Welcome to paradise A gunshot rings out at the station Another urchin snaps and Left dead on his own It makes me wonder why I'm still here For some strange reason it's now Feeling like my home And I'm never gonna go Pay attention to the cracked streets And the broken homes Some call it slums Some call it nice I want to take you through A wasteland I like to call my home Welcome to paradise Dear mother Can you hear me laughing? It's been six whole months since that I have left your home It makes me wonder why I'm still here For some strange reason it's now Feeling like my home And I'm never gonna go Pay attention to the cracked streets And the broken homes Some call it slums Some call it nice I want to take you through A wasteland I like to call my home Welcome to paradise Paradise
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Written by: Billie Joe Armstrong, Frank Wright, Mike Pritchard
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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15 facts about this song
Song Creation"Welcome to Paradise" was initially written and released on Green Day's second studio album, "Kerplunk."
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Track PositionIn the "Dookie" album, it is placed at the number five spot out of 14 songs.
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Song CompositionThe song is composed in the key of F♯ major and is considered pop punk genre.
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Symbolic RepresentationThe song represents the band's move from their hometown to Oakland, California.
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Album SwitchIt is one of the few songs that Green Day has recorded twice; first on "Kerplunk" and then on their third album, "Dookie."
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Live Performances"Welcome to Paradise" is one of Green Day's staple live songs, often played at concerts and festivals.
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Band Member InvolvementAll three band members, Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt, and Tré Cool, contributed to the writing of the song.
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Music Video AbsenceDespite the track's popularity, it does not have an official music video.
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Real-life ExperiencesThe song's lyrical content is based on the band's real-life experiences living in a warehouse in a dangerous neighborhood.
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Global Success"Welcome to Paradise" achieved global success, especially in the U.K., where it peaked at no. 20 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Compilation AppearanceThe song appears in Green Day's 2001 compilation album, "International Superhits!"
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Cover VersionsSeveral musicians have covered the song, indicating its lasting popularity.
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AcclaimRolling Stone magazine considers "Welcome To Paradise" as one of the top Green Day songs.
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Commercial UsageThe song has been used in several commercials and video games, including EA's "Green Day: Rock Band."
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Song Duration"Welcome to Paradise" runs for 3 minutes and 44 seconds on the "Dookie" album.
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