“Castaway” shows a character who feels alone with no friends or family to help him. He doesn’t know where he’s going or how to get there, but he doesn’t care. The song uses Castaway as a metaphor for someone who is alone.
[Intro]
Cha!
[Verse 1]
I'm on a sentimental journey into sight and sound
Of no return, and no lookin' back or down
A conscientious objector to the war that's in my mind
Oh, I'm leavin' in the lurch, and I'm takin' back what's mine
[Pre-Chorus]
I'm on a mission into destination unknown
An expedition into Desolation Road
Where I'm a...
[Chorus]
Castaway (Goin' at it alone)
Castaway (Now I'm on my own)
Castaway (Goin' at it alone)
Castaway (Now I'm on my own)
[Post-Chorus]
Lost and found
Trouble bound, castaway
[Verse 2]
I'm ridin' on the night train and drivin' stolen cars
Testin' my nerves out on the boulevard
Spontaneous combustion on the corners of my mind
Oh, I'm leavin' in the lurch, and I'm takin' back what's mine
[Pre-Chorus]
I'm on a mission into destination unknown
An expedition into Desolation Road
Where I'm a...
[Chorus]
Castaway (Goin' at it alone)
Castaway (Now I'm on my own)
Castaway (Goin' at it alone)
Castaway (Now I'm on my own)
[Post-Chorus]
Lost and found
Trouble bound, castaway
[Interlude]
[Verse 1]
I'm on a sentimental journey into sight and sound
Of no return, and no lookin' back or down
A conscientious objector to the war that's in my mind
Oh, I'm leavin' in the lurch, and I'm takin' back what's mine
[Pre-Chorus]
I'm on a mission into destination unknown
An expedition into Desolation Road
Where I'm a...
[Chorus]
Castaway (Goin' at it alone)
Castaway (Now I'm on my own)
Castaway (Goin' at it alone)
Castaway (Now I'm on my own)
[Post-Chorus]
Lost and found
Trouble bound, castaway
[Outro]
Castaway
Castaway (Castaway)
Castaway (Castaway)
Castaway was written by Tré Cool & Mike Dirnt & Billie Joe Armstrong.
Castaway was produced by Tré Cool & Mike Dirnt & Billie Joe Armstrong.