RE: Pick the Song that makes you feel #Aliveandthriving, June 27, 2025
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Hey!
Pretty sure I already shared punk from the 90s, but no Green Day if I remember correctly. Interestingly, although I liked them, they were not my favorite back in the days, a lot more punk and pop-punk bands before them. But I rediscovered them a few years ago with the Broadway musicals American Idiot, and got back into it, until a really great concert last year. Anyways, even if older songs, especially from the Dookie album, may be more typical (maybe they will be shared in later weeks), I'll go with American Idiot. It's just perfect for our current US president. The punk music energy, the goofiness of the band members, Billie Joe Armstrong's charisma, the sarcastic tone of the lyrics even when dealing with a fairly serious topic, I guess it all works really well together.
What a good choice.
Green Day has something special, and "American Idiot" is an undisputed classic.
It's interesting how songs can take on new meanings with time and circumstances, as you mention with the political context.
Plus, those Broadway musicals really gave a new life to his music.
Thank you for sharing this great recommendation.
Good luck in the draw.
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