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Minority by Green Day
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Green DayProduced by
Tré Cool & Mike Dirnt & Billie Joe ArmstrongWrited by
Tré Cool & Mike Dirnt & Billie Joe ArmstrongAbout
“Minority” is the first single released for Green Day’s 2000 album Warning. This song gives us a preview of Green Day political side, which would become more prominent in future songs. It tells us to stand for our beliefs and not jump on the band wagon at the expense of our own individuality.
Minority Lyrics
[Chorus]
I wanna be the minority
I don't need your authority
Down with the moral majority
'Cause I wanna be the minority
[Verse 1]
I pledge allegiance to the underworld
One nation under dog, there of which, I stand alone
A face in the crowd unsung against the mold
Without a doubt, singled out, the only way I know
[Chorus]
'Cause I wanna be the minority
I don't need your authority
Down with the moral majority
'Cause I wanna be the minority
[Bridge]
Stepped out of the line
Like a sheep runs from the herd
Marchin' out of time
To my own beat, now
The only way I know
[Verse 2]
One light, one mind flashin' in the dark
Blinded by the silence of a thousand broken hearts
"For cryin' out loud," she screamed unto me
A free-for-all, fuck 'em all, you are your own sight
[Chorus]
'Cause I wanna be the minority
I don't need your authority
Down with the moral majority
'Cause I wanna be the minority (Hey!)
[Interlude]
[Verse 2]
One light, one mind, flashin' in the dark
Blinded by the silence of a thousand broken hearts
"For cryin' out loud," she screamed unto me
A free-for-all, fuck 'em all, you are your own sight
[Chorus]
'Cause I wanna be the minority
I don't need your authority
Down with the moral majority
'Cause I wanna be the minority
[Outro]
(I wanna be) The minority
(I wanna be) The minority
(I wanna be) The minority
(I wanna be) The minority!
Minority Q&A
Who wrote Minority's ?
Minority was written by Tré Cool & Mike Dirnt & Billie Joe Armstrong.
Who produced Minority's ?
Minority was produced by Tré Cool & Mike Dirnt & Billie Joe Armstrong.
What did Green Day say about "Minority"?
According to Billie Joe:
‘Minority’ is about being an individual. It’s like you have to sift through the darkness to find your place and be that individual you want to be your entire life.
Why is this song important for Billie Joe?
Billie Joe told Rolling Stone:
After “Time of Your Life,” I started getting into playing more acoustic guitar, and I really wanted to have more for Warning. And there was also a lot of kind of bad pop punk that was starting to happen, and I wanted to go against that genre. This felt like the next s...