Brain Stew
Green Day
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I'm having trouble trying to sleep I'm counting sheep but running out As time ticks by And still I try No rest for crosstops in my mind On my own, here we go My eyes feel like they're gonna bleed Dried up and bulging out my skull My mouth is dry My face is numb Fucked up and spun out in my room On my own, here we go My mind is set on overdrive The clock is laughing in my face A crooked spine My senses dulled Passed the point of delirium On my own, here we go My eyes feel like they're gonna bleed Dried up and bulging out my skull My mouth is dry My face is numb Fucked up and spun out in my room On my own, here we go
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Written by: Billie Joe Armstrong, Frank E., III Wright, Michael Pritchard, Mike Dirnt, Tre Cool
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Title InspirationThe title “Brain Stew” is derived from the nickname of Green Day's producer Rob “Cavallo” who was called Green Stew and the “brain” part could be because of the song's theme, which is about being overstimulated and strung out.
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Album Ranking"Brain Stew" is the tenth track on Green Day's 1995 album called "Insomniac," which peaked at number 2 on the Billboard 200 chart.
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GenreThis track is often described as a punk rock anthem with a surprisingly slow beat and distinct guitar riff, showcasing their grungy punk sound.
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InfluenceThe main guitar riff in the song "Brain Stew" sounds very similar to the classic song "25 or 6 to 4" by Chicago, both being composed with the same chords.
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Music VideoThe band's music video for the song shows the band members playing their instruments in a landfill, symbolizing the waste and destruction left behind in the wake of society's insatiable consumption.
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Live Performances"Brain Stew" is often paired with the song "Jaded" when performed live due to the transition in the album, and the combination is often collectively known as "Brain Stew / Jaded."
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TV and Film UsageThe track “Brain Stew” has been used in various popular TV shows like ER, and films like Godzilla (1998), Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009), and Stick It (2006).
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Song MeaningGreen Day’s frontman, Billie Joe Armstrong, revealed that the song was written during a period of insomnia induced by methamphetamine, as the song captures the feelings of paranoia, anxiety, and unease he experienced.
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Chart Performance"Brain Stew" peaked at number 3 on Billboard's Modern Rock Tracks and spent a total of 30 weeks on the chart.
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Cover VersionsNumerous bands have covered "Brain Stew", including WIZO, Chicago, Jakob Dylan and more.
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