|
Jesus Of Suburbia Lyrics
[Part I: Jesus of Suburbia ]
I'm the son of rage and love The Jesus of suburbia From the bible of none of the above On a steady diet of Soda pop and Ritalin No one ever died for my sins in hell As far as I can tell At least the ones I got away with But there's nothing wrong with me This is how I'm supposed to be In a land of make believe That don't believe in me Get my television fix Sitting on my crucifix The living room of my private womb While the moms and Brads are away To fall in love and fall in debt To alcohol and cigarettes And Mary Jane to keep me insane And doing someone else's cocaine [Part II: City Of The Damned] At the center of the Earth In the parking lot Of the 7-11 were I was taught The motto was just a lie It says "home is were your heart is" But what a shame Cause everyone's heart Doesn't beat the same We're beating out of time City of the dead At the end of another lost highway Signs misleading to nowhere City of the damned Lost children with dirty faces today No one really seems to care I read the graffiti In the bathroom stall Like the holy scriptures of a shopping mall And so it seemed to confess It didn't say much But it only confirmed that The center of the earth Is the end of the world And I could really care less [Part III: I don't care] I don't care if you don't I don't care if you don't care [x5] Everyone is so full of shit Burn and raised by hipocrites Hearts recycled but never saved From the cradle to the grave We are the kids of war and peace From Anaheim to the middle east We are the stories and disciples Of the Jesus of Suburbia Land of make believe And it don't believe in me Land of make believe And I don't believe And I don't care! [Part IV: Dearly beloved] Dearly beloved are you listening? I can't remember a word that you were saying Are we demented or am I disturbed? The space that's in between insane and insecure Oh therapy, can you please fill the void? Am I retarded or am I just overjoyed? Nobody's perfect and I stand accused For lack of a better word, and that's my best excuse [Part V: Tales of another broken home] To live and not to breathe Is to die in tragedy To run, to run away To find what you believe And I leave behind This hurricane of fucking lies I lost my faith to this This town that don't exist So I run I run away To the light of masochists And I leave behind This hurricane of fucking lies And I walked this line A million and one fucking times But not this time I don't feel any shame I wont apologize When there ain't nowhere you can go Running away from pain When you've been victimized Tales from another broken home
Interaction
|
You must be logged in to post your comments.
Feel free to create an account with us, or log in with your existing account, to start adding your comments to songs.
Send Lyrics to a Friend
03-27-2005
You must be logged in to post your comments.
Feel free to create an account with us, or log in with your existing account, to start adding your comments to songs.
03-27-2005
...those people are ignotant. just because green day put out a different type album, doesn't make it better or worse than their other stuff, just different. also, i have listened to dookie, insomniac, nimrod and international superhits, so don't tell me i can't compare.
basically, st. jimmy and JoS are the same person, and st. jimmy falls in love with whatsername in She's a rebel "and she's holing onto my heart like a hand grenade", not in extaordinary girl (they only start going out in extaordinary girl). in letterbomb, whatsername dumps st. jimmy "she said i can't take this place, i'm leaving you tonight"
many people think wake me up when september ends is not only about st. jimmy being upset because he was dumped by whatername, but also about billie's father dying "like my father's come to pass, 7 years has gone so fast"
the song shoplifter apperently reffers to the fact that st. Jimmy has to steal to stay alive when he's on the streets.
***if any one knows what billie is reffering to when he says "to mary jane" in part one of JoS, please tell me***
great lyrics + great singing + great music = great song,
14 great songs = great album xD
You must be logged in to post your comments.
Feel free to create an account with us, or log in with your existing account, to start adding your comments to songs.
03-27-2005
...those people are ignotant. just because green day put out a different type album, doesn't make it better or worse than their other stuff, just different. also, i have listened to dookie, insomniac, nimrod and international superhits, so don't tell me i can't compare.
basically, st. jimmy and JoS are the same person, and st. jimmy falls in love with whatsername in She's a rebel "and she's holing onto my heart like a hand grenade", not in extaordinary girl (they only start going out in extaordinary girl). in letterbomb, whatsername dumps st. jimmy "she said i can't take this place, i'm leaving you tonight"
many people think wake me up when september ends is not only about st. jimmy being upset because he was dumped by whatername, but also about billie's father dying "like my father's come to pass, 7 years has gone so fast"
the song shoplifter apperently reffers to the fact that st. Jimmy has to steal to stay alive when he's on the streets.
***if any one knows what billie is reffering to when he says "to mary jane" in part one of JoS, please tell me***
great lyrics + great singing + great music = great song,
14 great songs = great album xD
You must be logged in to post your comments.
Feel free to create an account with us, or log in with your existing account, to start adding your comments to songs.
03-27-2005
...those people are ignotant. just because green day put out a different type album, doesn't make it better or worse than their other stuff, just different. also, i have listened to dookie, insomniac, nimrod and international superhits, so don't tell me i can't compare.
basically, st. jimmy and JoS are the same person, and st. jimmy falls in love with whatsername in She's a rebel "and she's holing onto my heart like a hand grenade", not in extaordinary girl (they only start going out in extaordinary girl). in letterbomb, whatsername dumps st. jimmy "she said i can't take this place, i'm leaving you tonight"
many people think wake me up when september ends is not only about st. jimmy being upset because he was dumped by whatername, but also about billie's father dying "like my father's come to pass, 7 years has gone so fast"
the song shoplifter apperently reffers to the fact that st. Jimmy has to steal to stay alive when he's on the streets.
***if any one knows what billie is reffering to when he says "to mary jane" in part one of JoS, please tell me***
great lyrics + great singing + great music = great song,
14 great songs = great album xD
You must be logged in to post your comments.
Feel free to create an account with us, or log in with your existing account, to start adding your comments to songs.
03-27-2005
...those people are ignotant. just because green day put out a different type album, doesn't make it better or worse than their other stuff, just different. also, i have listened to dookie, insomniac, nimrod and international superhits, so don't tell me i can't compare.
basically, st. jimmy and JoS are the same person, and st. jimmy falls in love with whatsername in She's a rebel "and she's holing onto my heart like a hand grenade", not in extaordinary girl (they only start going out in extaordinary girl). in letterbomb, whatsername dumps st. jimmy "she said i can't take this place, i'm leaving you tonight"
many people think wake me up when september ends is not only about st. jimmy being upset because he was dumped by whatername, but also about billie's father dying "like my father's come to pass, 7 years has gone so fast"
the song shoplifter apperently reffers to the fact that st. Jimmy has to steal to stay alive when he's on the streets.
***if any one knows what billie is reffering to when he says "to mary jane" in part one of JoS, please tell me***
great lyrics + great singing + great music = great song,
14 great songs = great album xD
You must be logged in to post your comments.
Feel free to create an account with us, or log in with your existing account, to start adding your comments to songs.
03-27-2005
...those people are ignotant. just because green day put out a different type album, doesn't make it better or worse than their other stuff, just different. also, i have listened to dookie, insomniac, nimrod and international superhits, so don't tell me i can't compare.
basically, st. jimmy and JoS are the same person, and st. jimmy falls in love with whatsername in She's a rebel "and she's holing onto my heart like a hand grenade", not in extaordinary girl (they only start going out in extaordinary girl). in letterbomb, whatsername dumps st. jimmy "she said i can't take this place, i'm leaving you tonight"
many people think wake me up when september ends is not only about st. jimmy being upset because he was dumped by whatername, but also about billie's father dying "like my father's come to pass, 7 years has gone so fast"
the song shoplifter apperently reffers to the fact that st. Jimmy has to steal to stay alive when he's on the streets.
***if any one knows what billie is reffering to when he says "to mary jane" in part one of JoS, please tell me***
great lyrics + great singing + great music = great song,
14 great songs = great album xD
You must be logged in to post your comments.
Feel free to create an account with us, or log in with your existing account, to start adding your comments to songs.
03-27-2005
...those people are ignotant. just because green day put out a different type album, doesn't make it better or worse than their other stuff, just different. also, i have listened to dookie, insomniac, nimrod and international superhits, so don't tell me i can't compare.
basically, st. jimmy and JoS are the same person, and st. jimmy falls in love with whatsername in She's a rebel "and she's holing onto my heart like a hand grenade", not in extaordinary girl (they only start going out in extaordinary girl). in letterbomb, whatsername dumps st. jimmy "she said i can't take this place, i'm leaving you tonight"
many people think wake me up when september ends is not only about st. jimmy being upset because he was dumped by whatername, but also about billie's father dying "like my father's come to pass, 7 years has gone so fast"
the song shoplifter apperently reffers to the fact that st. Jimmy has to steal to stay alive when he's on the streets.
***if any one knows what billie is reffering to when he says "to mary jane" in part one of JoS, please tell me***
great lyrics + great singing + great music = great song,
14 great songs = great album xD
You must be logged in to post your comments.
Feel free to create an account with us, or log in with your existing account, to start adding your comments to songs.
03-27-2005
...those people are ignotant. just because green day put out a different type album, doesn't make it better or worse than their other stuff, just different. also, i have listened to dookie, insomniac, nimrod and international superhits, so don't tell me i can't compare.
basically, st. jimmy and JoS are the same person, and st. jimmy falls in love with whatsername in She's a rebel "and she's holing onto my heart like a hand grenade", not in extaordinary girl (they only start going out in extaordinary girl). in letterbomb, whatsername dumps st. jimmy "she said i can't take this place, i'm leaving you tonight"
many people think wake me up when september ends is not only about st. jimmy being upset because he was dumped by whatername, but also about billie's father dying "like my father's come to pass, 7 years has gone so fast"
the song shoplifter apperently reffers to the fact that st. Jimmy has to steal to stay alive when he's on the streets.
***if any one knows what billie is reffering to when he says "to mary jane" in part one of JoS, please tell me***
great lyrics + great singing + great music = great song,
14 great songs = great album xD
You must be logged in to post your comments.
Feel free to create an account with us, or log in with your existing account, to start adding your comments to songs.
03-27-2005
You must be logged in to post your comments.
Feel free to create an account with us, or log in with your existing account, to start adding your comments to songs.
03-27-2005
You must be logged in to post your comments.
Feel free to create an account with us, or log in with your existing account, to start adding your comments to songs.
03-28-2005
You must be logged in to post your comments.
Feel free to create an account with us, or log in with your existing account, to start adding your comments to songs.
03-28-2005
You must be logged in to post your comments.
Feel free to create an account with us, or log in with your existing account, to start adding your comments to songs.
03-30-2005
You must be logged in to post your comments.
Feel free to create an account with us, or log in with your existing account, to start adding your comments to songs.
04-01-2005
You must be logged in to post your comments.
Feel free to create an account with us, or log in with your existing account, to start adding your comments to songs.
04-01-2005
You must be logged in to post your comments.
Feel free to create an account with us, or log in with your existing account, to start adding your comments to songs.
04-01-2005
You must be logged in to post your comments.
Feel free to create an account with us, or log in with your existing account, to start adding your comments to songs.
04-03-2005
You must be logged in to post your comments.
Feel free to create an account with us, or log in with your existing account, to start adding your comments to songs.
04-12-2005
You must be logged in to post your comments.
Feel free to create an account with us, or log in with your existing account, to start adding your comments to songs.
04-12-2005
You must be logged in to post your comments.
Feel free to create an account with us, or log in with your existing account, to start adding your comments to songs.
04-23-2005
You must be logged in to post your comments.
Feel free to create an account with us, or log in with your existing account, to start adding your comments to songs.
05-06-2005
First of all, this song is proof that Green Day (and Billy Joel Armstrong) have really matured as a song writer. This song is a 9 minute ballad, but it is good because it is more like Five 2-minute songs. Their are parts that are punk, parts that are catchy, and parts that are melodic.
This song introduces the main character of the album. He is the Jesus of Suburbia. More is expained about him as the album goes on.
I'm not really able to annalyze this song as much as I'd like. This song doesn't mean a lot by itself. It's all part of a story with the entire album. Read what others wrote for their solid opinions on the song's meaning.
******************************************
You must be logged in to post your comments.
Feel free to create an account with us, or log in with your existing account, to start adding your comments to songs.
05-11-2005
You must be logged in to post your comments.
Feel free to create an account with us, or log in with your existing account, to start adding your comments to songs.
05-24-2005
It's in a similar theme to "Buddha of Suburbia". Many Americans almost certainly think the song/album is about an entirely American guy.
I believe it to be about someone who would be considered "Arabic" by most of the uninformed Americans who bow down and worship Bush. Someone who is demonized even though he's as American as the people who are persecuting him.
There are large themes of being "between" cultures in both "Buddha of Suburbia" and "Jesus of Suburbia" (if you look at it closely).
Most people also don't consider that Jesus himself was from the Middle East (despite how he's depicted).
Notable lines include:
"We are the kids of war and peace
From Anaheim to the middle east "
and
"I don't feel any shame
I wont apologize
When there ain't nowhere you can go
Running away from pain
When you've been victimized
Tales from another broken home"
I believe many families that looked vaguely Arabic were targetted after the attacks of 9/11, even though many of them were born in America.
Just my 2 cents :)
You must be logged in to post your comments.
Feel free to create an account with us, or log in with your existing account, to start adding your comments to songs.
06-08-2005
Its tells so much in this song that i can't simply do it credit by explaining like this, and im in class now so i cant write a lengthy explanation. It is an amazing track from an amazing album. I wasnt allowed to get it so i got a friend to copy it for me.
you lucky americans, you got a 14th track! i had to download it.
You must be logged in to post your comments.
Feel free to create an account with us, or log in with your existing account, to start adding your comments to songs.
06-15-2005
Someone on the first page said some comments that Billie Joe Armstrong said about the song. He said it's a take on religion from someone who doesn't know anything about religion. It introduces the main character, Jesus of Suburbia, and he is questioning the world around him (The government, poverty, culture, probably religion). He is a lot like Billie, in that he spent a lot of his life doing nothing and smoking pot. But now he has started to question things.
Great song. It may have the best overall song writing of any Green Day song.
You must be logged in to post your comments.
Feel free to create an account with us, or log in with your existing account, to start adding your comments to songs.