Minority
Green Day
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I want to be the minority I don't need your authority Down with the moral majority 'Cause I want to be the minority 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 'Cause I want to be the minority I don't need your authority Down with the moral majority 'Cause I want to be the minority Stepped out of the line Like a sheep runs from the herd Marching out of time To my own beat now The only way I know One light, one mind Flashing in the dark Blinded by the silence of a thousand broken hearts "For crying out loud" she screamed unto me A free for all F*ck 'em all You're on your own side 'Cause I want to be the minority I don't need your authority Down with the moral majority 'Cause I want to be the minority One light, one mind Flashing in the dark Blinded by the silence of a thousand broken hearts For crying out loud she screamed unto me A free for all F*ck 'em all You're on your own side 'Cause I want to be the minority I don't need your authority Down with the moral majority 'Cause I want to be the minority The minority I wanna be the minority I wanna be the minority I wanna be the minority
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Written by: Billie Joe Armstrong, Frank Edwin Wright III, Mike Ryan Pritchard
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background"Minority" is a song by the American punk rock band Green Day, a band known for their raw, energetic punk rock hits, politically charged themes, and strong lyrics.
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Album ReleaseThe song was first released on their sixth studio album, "Warning", which came out on October 3, 2000.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release as a single, "Minority" went on to achieve significant success, topping the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart for five weeks.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Minority" was directed by Evan Bernard, showcasing the band playing on a parade float in the streets of San Francisco.
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Song ThemeThe song is known for its theme of individuality and non-conformity, reflecting vocalist Billie Joe Armstrong's ideology about being yourself and not caring about what others think.
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Billboard RankingsAs of 2010, "Minority" became the second-longest running song on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart - trailing behind only their own song, "Holiday".
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AwardsIn 2001, "Minority" won the California Music Award for Outstanding Single.
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Lyrics OriginIn an interview, Armstrong revealed that the idea for the song came from reading about the different kinds of people that both the American left and right political wings depict as minorities.
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Live Performance"Minority" made its live debut at a concert in Bilbao, Spain on July 15, 2000, more than two months before the album’s release.
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Track RecognitionTo date, it remains one of Green Day’s most successful tracks and is typically a staple during their live performances.
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