She's an extraordinary girl
In an ordinary world
And she can't seem to get away

He lacks the courage in his mind
Like a child left behind
Like a pet left in the rain

She's all alone again
Wiping the tears from her eyes
Some days he feels like dying
She gets so sick of crying

She sees the mirror of herself
And image she wants to sell
To anyone willing to buy

He steals the image in her kiss
From her hearts apocalypse
From the one called whats her name

She's all alone again
Wiping the tears from her eyes
Some days he feels like dying
She gets so sick of crying

She's all alone again
Wiping the tears from her eyes
Some days he feels like dying
Some days he's not worth trying
Now that they're both up on it
She gets so sick of crying

She's an extraordinary girl
An extraordinary girl
An extraordinary girl
An extraordinary girl



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Track duration: 07:40

"Extraordinary Girl" as written by Billie Joe/wright Iii Armstrong

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.

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  • 0
    General Comment:I believe that this is an extremely meaningful song

    The first 3 lines describe her as this girl being beautiful, smart, etc. but no one really knows her that way.... possibly just as an object?

    The next three show this man, not sure what the lack of courage symbolizes, but the child in the rain/pet left behind symbolizes he doesn't really have as deep of intelectual as the girl and thus doesn't understand her.

    The next 4 are pretty easy. After he breaks up with her, she is so sad for reasons that she feels like killing herself.

    In the next 3, she is looking in the mirror of this broken, crying girl and even considers prostitution.
    -The next three lines I will do individually.
    1. He steals the image in her kiss- may mean that he's ruining the fantasy of a man better than the last
    2.From her harts apocalypse- Her heart breaks again as he breaks up with her because...
    3. From the one called whats her name- no one cares about how amazing she is as a person, just as how beautiful she is

    (Repeat from 3rd group)
    Signifies repetition in her life as she can't find anyone who loves her for who she is

    The next 6 remind us of her spiraling deeper into this depression

    And the last 4 tell us that it will just happen all over again.
    Flag jakester88on December 15, 2012   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:This song is narrated by Jimmy. As many of you seem to be catching onto, his alter-ego IS St. Jimmy, this is his change. This is Jimmy's interpretation of Whatshername.
    Since he is the good version of Jimmy, he thinks of her as a REBEL.
    Flag billielover79on April 25, 2008   Link
  • -1
    General Comment:^ a little coceited?
    Flag angel4lyyfon December 13, 2007   Link
  • -1
    General Comment:this song describes ME......
    Flag Kelly Bundyon May 31, 2007   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:story of my life
    Flag Mogan33on April 25, 2007   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:damn this song is depressing, it reminds me of certain ppl who are in a relationship but should not be. (you know who you are). its like he is goin out with her but she feels lonely neway bc she thinks he doesnt luv her but he really does, he just cant show it
    Flag tazeon April 24, 2007   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:sounds more like some kind of northeastern accent(maybe new york or something)?
    Flag supernukeon April 01, 2007   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:This is like there best album ever made! I Personally like it more then their '90s music. Long Live Green Day!

    Again, about Whatsername. JOS' feelings for her, what he thinks of her, etc...

    **GDA's overlook of the song
    Flag xNoRaindropsOnRoseson December 15, 2006   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:yay this song rox!!!! one of my favorites! very powerful, and amazing, keep rockin guys and girls!
    Flag Green Day Guyon September 07, 2006   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:i luv this song, american idiot is an amazing album, one of green day's best but i prefer dookie best but w/e anyways i think the song is about a girl and a guy and they are both fucked up, they try to help eachther but it is only temporary and i think they just give up on eachother and they fall apart...

    happy ending to the song eh?
    Flag ApatheticLoser_xxon July 31, 2006   Link

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