This self-titled song is about a day spent getting high and smoking weed, a “green day.” Things usually normal, like insects, suddenly become interesting. Billie begins to question the ordinary, such as why 1+1 makes 2.
Before the release of 39/Smooth, the band was called Sweet Children. The change...
[Verse 1: Billie Joe Armstrong & Mike Dirnt]
(Oh) A small cloud has fallen, the white mist hits the ground
My lungs comfort me with joy
(Oh) Vegging on one detail, the rest just crowds around
My eyes itch of burning red
[Chorus: Billie Joe Armstrong & Mike Dirnt]
Picture sounds
Of moving insects, so surreal
Lay around
Looks like I found something new
[Verse 2: Billie Joe Armstrong & Mike Dirnt]
(Oh) Laying in my bed, I think I'm in left field
I picture someone, I think it's you
(Oh) You're standing so damn close, my body begins to swell
Why does 1 and 1 make 2?
[Chorus: Billie Joe Armstrong & Mike Dirnt]
Picture sounds
Of moving insects, so surreal
Lay around
Looks like I found something new
[Verse 2: Billie Joe Armstrong & Mike Dirnt]
(Oh) Laying in my bed, I think I'm in left field
I picture someone, I think it's you
(Oh) You're standing so damn close, my body begins to swell
Why does 1 and 1 make 2?
[Chorus: Billie Joe Armstrong & Mike Dirnt]
Picture sounds
Of moving insects, so surreal
Lay around
Looks like I found something new
Green Day was written by John Kiffmeyer & Mike Dirnt & Billie Joe Armstrong.
Green Day was produced by Green Day & Andy Ernst.