Green Day - American Idiot
"American Idiot" is an album and title track by the punk rock band Green Day, released on September 21, 2004. The song and the album emerged during a period of political and social unrest in the United States, particularly in response to the Iraq War and the presidency of George W. Bush. The song itself serves as a critique of American media culture, portraying how it shapes public perception and dissent. The lyrics express disillusionment with the American political landscape, emphasizing themes of rebellion and the rejection of conformity. The title "American Idiot" reflects a frustration with the way the media can manipulate public opinion. The album was both a commercial and critical success, earning multiple Grammy Awards and revitalizing Green Day's career. It marked a shift in their sound, blending punk rock with elements of alternative rock and pop-punk. In addition to its musical impact, "American Idiot" also became a cultural touchstone, inspiring a Broadway musical adaptation and resonating with audiences during times of political upheaval. The album's themes remain relevant, often reviving discussions about media influence, political dissent, and social justice.
Green Day - American Idiot Lyrics
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 mindfuck America
Welcome to a new kind of tension
All across the alien nation
Where everything isn't meant to be okay
In 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
In 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
In television dreams of tomorrow
We're not the ones who're meant to follow
For that's enough to argue