Last of the American Girls

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About Last of the American Girls

"Last of the American Girls" is a song written and recorded by the American punk rock band Green Day and is the tenth track and fifth and last single from their eighth studio album 21st Century Breakdown. It peaked at number 26 on the US alternative rock chart. The song impacted radio on May 11, 2010. In its album review, Rolling Stone wrote: "'Last of the American Girls' comes on as a fabulous left-wing love song to a rebel girl — when Armstrong sings, 'She won't cooperate,' he's giving her the highest compliment he can imagine. "The song is playable as DLC in the video game Green Day: Rock Band. 


Year:
2012
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She puts her makeup on
Like graffiti on the walls of the heartland
She's got her little book of conspiracies
Right in her hand
She is paranoid like
Endangered species headed into extinction
She is one of a kind
She's the last of the American girls

She wears her overcoat
For the coming of the nuclear winter
She is riding her bike
Like a fugitive of critical mass
She's on a hunger strike
For the ones who won't make it for dinner
She makes enough to survive
For a holiday of working class

She's a runaway of the establishment incorporated.
She won't cooperate
She's the last of the American girls

She plays her vinyl records
Singing songs on the eve of destruction
She's a sucker for
All the criminals breaking the laws
She will come in first
For the end of western civilization
She's an endless war
She's a hero for a lost cause
Like a hurricane
In the heart of the devastation
She's a natural disaster
She's the last of the American girls

She puts her makeup on
Like graffiti on the walls of the heartland
She's got her little book of conspiracies
Right in her hand
She will come in first
For the end of western civilization
She's a natural disaster
She's the last of the American girls

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Green Day

Green Day is an American punk rock band formed in 1987. The band consists of lead vocalist and guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong, bassist and backing vocalist Mike Dirnt, drummer Tré Cool and guitarist and backing vocalist Jason White, who became a full member after playing in the band as a session and touring guitarist for 13 years. Cool replaced former drummer John Kiffmeyer in 1990, prior to the recording of the band's second studio album, Kerplunk (1992). more »

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Written by: BILLIE JOE ARMSTRONG, FRANK E., III WRIGHT, FRANK EDWIN WRIGHT III, MICHAEL PRITCHARD, MIKE DIRNT, MIKE RYAN PRITCHARD, TRE COOL

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9 facts about this song

Song History
"Last of the American Girls" is a song by the punk rock band Green Day. It first appeared on their 2009 studio album "21st Century Breakdown" and was later released as a single in 2010.
Theme Inspiration
The song was inspired by the band's lead vocalist, Billie Joe Armstrong's wife, Adrienne Armstrong. Armstrong has frequently referred to her as a rebellious free thinker who doesn't conform to societal norms, which led to her being the premise for this rebellious anthem.
Lyrics and Song Classification
The song is regarded as a pop-punk song with a catchy, anthemic chorus. Lyrically, it celebrates empowered, independent, and socially conscious women and underscores the band's political leanings.
Music Video
The music video for "Last of the American Girls" was directed by Marc Webb, who also directed the band's previous videos for "21 Guns" and "21st Century Breakdown". The enhanced retro 50’s vibe in the video features Armstrong's wife Adrienne who is seen engaging in healthier activities such as reading a book, loading a vinyl record into a phonograph, brushing her teeth with a manual toothbrush, and so on.
Song Recognition
Despite not reaching the heights of previous Green Day classics, the song reached No. 26 on the US Alternative Airplay chart and No. 34 on the Mainstream Rock chart, earning a respectable place among Green Day's discography.
Live Performances
The song has been performed live many times by the band since its release, including on the television shows "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon", and "Good Morning America".
Grammy Nominations
"Last of the American Girls" received a Grammy nomination for Best Rock Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals in 2010, showcasing the song's critical success.
Book Inspiration
Owing to the popularity and significance of the song, it inspired an illustrated book of the same name. The book was published in 2019 and is stated to be “an inspiring homage and handbook for the rebellious everywoman who refuses to capitulate.” The book also has illustrations made by artist Frank Caruso.
Permanent Impact
The song remains a fan favorite and its powerful feminist message continues to resonate. It has left a lasting impression on many listeners and is often considered one of Green Day's most iconic and powerful songs.

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