My niece asked me to choose my favorite Green Day quote. I asked if she wanted quotes from the band members or lyrics. She said I was free to choose. I'm good with lyrics, but not actual quotes....but I just found one. I am listening to a preview of Awesome As Fuck here. While listening, I'm looking through my favorite Green Day site and I found this one quote I like a lot.
"And for our fans, they're just crazy people anyway. I always look at people in a Green Day shirt, and I think, 'What's wrong with that person? What kind of hang-ups does that person have?' Obviously, it's not just the catchy songs, it goes deeper than that." - Billie Joe
I will be thinking on Green Day lyrics, but it got me thinking of all the other lyrics that I really like from other artists. That is my job today. That and calling Directv to change my programming. That is my Sunday without football and a brand new war. yay.
If you want, you can list your own Green Day lyrics or any other lyrics that strike your fancy in the comments.
And when I say Goddamn Awesome I mean Awesome as Fuck...I cannot wait until I can watch this on my very own teevee. I have been very envious of my friend idreamofskiba since she got to see them this summer.
I came to Green Day late....I had always liked them, but couldn't buy anything from a band that named their first album Dookie. I really loved most of the songs on that album, but just couldn't do it...too 3rd grade. I very much enjoyed the rest of the catalog over the years, but until American Idiot, didn't want to spend my money on it. There were Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd cd's to buy. (I grew up with albums and 8 tracks..)
If you are in any way confused as to how we as a country have gotten so fucked up, go listen to American Idiot. You will be able to search for it when you click here for their youtube channel.. I recommend American Idiot and Jesus of Suburbia to start and then a little St. Jimmy....then Homecoming. It really is amazing to me how clearly they saw what was going on in the shrub years. I really wouldn't have survived the last 4 years of shrubs administration without this cd. And when 21st Century Breakdown came out...well hell, I had to use all my itunes gift cards and buy 3 more cd's....it really is impressive to hear how far along they have come from the beginning. The talent I hear is incredible. They have stayed true to their punk roots and are a kick ass rock band.
So now you know why I am so fucking excited to watch this on my own little teevee in my own little house. Enjoy the trailer bitches.....
