“86” derives its lyrics from a conversation Billie Joe had at 924 Gilman, a popular Berkeley all-ages venue where Green Day got their start. To be “86’d” means “to be kicked out” (though it has ambiguous origins). This is exactly what happened to the band when they released their album Dookie on a m...
[Verse 1]
What brings you around?
Did you lose something the last time you were here?
You'll never find it now
It's buried deep with your identity
[Pre-Chorus]
So stand aside and let the next one pass
Don't let the door kick you in the ass
[Chorus]
There's no return from 86
There's no return from 86
There's no return from 86
There's no return from 86
Don't even try
[Verse 2]
Exit out the back
And never show your head around again
Purchase your ticket
And quickly take the last train out of town
[Pre-Chorus]
And stand aside and let the next one pass
Don't let the door kick you in the ass
[Chorus]
There's no return from 86
There's no return from 86
There's no return from 86
There's no return from 86
Don't even try
[Instrumental Break]
[Chorus]
There's no return from 86
There's no return from 86
There's no return from 86
There's no return from 86
Don't even try
86 was written by Billie Joe Armstrong.
86 was produced by Green Day & Rob Cavallo.