American Idiot

Green Day

About American Idiot

"American Idiot" is a song by the American rock band Green Day. It is the title track from their seventh studio album of the same name and released as the first single from it. The song received positive reviews by critics and was nominated for four 2005 Grammy Awards: Record of the Year, Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal, Best Rock Song, and Best Music Video. It is considered one of the band's signature songs.


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Don't wanna be an American idiot
Don't want a nation under the new media
And can you hear the sound of hysteria?
The subliminal mind-f*ck America

Welcome to a new kind of tension
All across the alien nation
Where everything isn't meant to be okay
Television dreams of tomorrow
We're not the ones who're meant to follow
For that's enough to argue

Well maybe I'm the faggot America
I'm not a part of a redneck agenda
Now everybody do the propaganda
And sing along to the age of paranoia

Welcome to a new kind of tension
All across the alien nation
Where everything isn't meant to be okay
Television dreams of tomorrow
We're not the ones who're meant to follow
For that's enough to argue

Don't wanna be an American idiot
One nation controlled by the media
Information Age of hysteria
It's calling out to idiot America

Welcome to a new kind of tension
All across the alien nation
Where everything isn't meant to be okay
Television dreams of tomorrow
We're not the ones who're meant to follow
For that's enough to argue

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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: Michael Ryan Pritchard, Frank Edwin III Wright, Billie Joe Armstrong

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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12 facts about this song

Song Origin
"American Idiot" is the title track from Green Day's seventh studio album, which was released in 2004.
Band Members
The song was performed by Billie Joe Armstrong (lead vocals, guitar), Mike Dirnt (bass guitar, backing vocals), and Tré Cool (drums, percussion).
Major Theme
The song is a critique of the American society and its mass media during the George W. Bush administration.
Commercial Success
"American Idiot" reached number 61 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number 13 on the Modern Rock Tracks.
Award-winning Song
In 2005, "American Idiot" won a Grammy award for Best Rock Album, and the song was nominated for Record of the year.
Music Video
The music video for "American Idiot" directed by Samuel Bayer, also won Best Group Video at the MTV Video Music Awards in 2005.
Inspiration
Armstrong was inspired to write this song after hearing Lynyrd Skynyrd's "That's How I Like It" on his car radio.
As a Musical
In 2010, "American Idiot" was adapted into a stage musical of the same name and won several awards, including two Tony Awards.
Controversial Song
Due to its explicit language and critique of the American government, some radio stations in the United States initially refused to play "American Idiot."
Fan's Favorite
It is considered one of Green Day's signature songs and remains a staple of their live performances.
Song Duration
The song has a duration of 2 minutes and 54 seconds, making it one of the band's shorter hit songs.
Double Platinum Status
"American Idiot" was certified double Platinum in the United Kingdom, which means it sold over 600,000 copies.

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