Woohoo! First to post! Ahem.
This song has a pretty apparent meaning...Billie is speaking about the current state of America - how it's controlled by the media, and how it controls it's citizens by means of paranoia, etc. A catchy, anthemic song that is relevant to our times.
@FogofWar pop music is no where near the most influential media in America, and although it does hold influence few and far between songs actually deal with the issues raised by Green Day in this song.
@FogofWar pop music is no where near the most influential media in America, and although it does hold influence few and far between songs actually deal with the issues raised by Green Day in this song.
Woohoo! First to post! Ahem. This song has a pretty apparent meaning...Billie is speaking about the current state of America - how it's controlled by the media, and how it controls it's citizens by means of paranoia, etc. A catchy, anthemic song that is relevant to our times.
Does this mean he is speaking out against his fans? After all; pop music is the most influential media in America. ;)
Does this mean he is speaking out against his fans? After all; pop music is the most influential media in America. ;)
@FogofWar pop music is no where near the most influential media in America, and although it does hold influence few and far between songs actually deal with the issues raised by Green Day in this song.
@FogofWar pop music is no where near the most influential media in America, and although it does hold influence few and far between songs actually deal with the issues raised by Green Day in this song.