Green Day – Walking Contradiction

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Do as I say not as I do because
The shit so deep you can't run away
I beg to differ on the contrary
I agree with every word that you say
Talk is cheap and lies are expensive
My wallet's fat and so is my head
Hit and run and then I'll hit you again
I'm a smart ass but I'm playing dumb
Standards set and broken all the time
Control the chaos behind a gun
Call it as I see it even if
I was born deaf, blind and dumb
Losers winning big on the lottery
Rehab rejects still sniffing glue
Constant refutation with myself
I'm a victim of a catch twenty two
I have no belief
But I believe
I'm a walking contradiction
And I ain't got no right

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"Walking Contradiction" as written by Billie Joe/wright Iii Armstrong

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    My Interpretation:This song refers to people who are full of shit, dishonest and hypocritical folks basically. It reminds me of a girl who gave every impression of being into me yet ultimately was just using me physically and emotionally to feel better about herself. I listen to it when I wanna tune in with the resentment I feel about that.
    Flag DeezNutssson August 30, 2012   Link
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    General Comment:I DO believe that I'm a Walking Contradiction! Nice Job Green Day! LOVE THIS SONG.
    Flag MisterRedundanton March 03, 2011   Link
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    General Comment:I think as we age we all learn to tolerate contradiction.
    Everybody is a walking contradiction. Who cares?
    I don't need to know all of the answers and besides
    WHO HAS THEM? We are all f-ed up in our unique ways.

    I just love knowing my friends love me for my quirks.
    And I love them for theirs. Wouldn't try to "fix"
    a damn thing. That is the truth and it is beautiful.

    Flag baraboomon September 06, 2009   Link
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    General Comment:I loved this song the first time I heard it
    Flag TashaFlint12on July 04, 2009   Link
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    General Comment:Ok, analysis time XD

    It's about sell-out bands, who are all good to start out with, but once fame comes into the picture, completely lose grasp of their goals and moralities.

    My example( and I'm not saying everyone should agree with this, not at all) is Miley Cyrus. ' Do as I say, not as I do?' Fits perfectly. 'Hannah Montana' is telling every little girl to be herself, accept other people etc, but Miley's out there being a little whore? I'm sorry, but it is a perfect example, and fits the song well. There are plenty of other lines I could mention, but this post would get too long XD
    Flag smuntonon August 01, 2008   Link
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    General Comment:Some of the people on this one made me lol.
    Flag fueledbytomothyon April 16, 2008   Link
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    General Comment:I love the Catch-22 allusion. Everybody should go out and read that book.
    Flag Lightning.Jon December 22, 2007   Link
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    General Comment:"Do as I say not as I do because", OMG this is so me lol, I cant stop giving up some stupid advice to people, but I never know what to do when I'm in trouble and can't seem to keep out of it.

    But hey, I think I'm not the only one feeling that way
    Flag badnrollon July 02, 2007   Link
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    General Comment:favorite song back in 6th grade, haha
    Flag mizrboyon July 02, 2007   Link
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    General Comment:song about bands selling out once when they become big. it is what happens to 90% rock bands.... AND IT DIDN'T HAPPEN TO GD
    Flag Kelly Bundyon July 02, 2007   Link

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