Bang Bang

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"Bang Bang" is a song by American rock band Green Day, released as the lead single from their twelfth studio album, Revolution Radio (2016), on August 11, 2016. Regarded as combining elements of the band's early punk rock days with themes from their politically motivated later albums, the song was inspired by the events of mass shootings in the United States and is written from the viewpoint of a mass shooter. The single's music video was released on September 13, 2016, showcasing a trio, with masks of the band members' faces, robbing a bank, and then attending a Green Day house party. The song received positive critical reception, peaking at number one on the US Mainstream Rock, Alternative Songs, Rock Airplay, Canada Rock, and the UK Rock charts, as well as multiple international charts. 


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2016
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This is definitely not the first video to surface of an execution of men
They claimed responsibility for the executions
Described as severely mentally disturbed
Videos show another hostage executed by the terrorist group
Deserve to be annihilated

I get my kicks and I want to start a rager
I want to dance like I'm on the video
I got a fever for the violent behavior
I'm sweating bullets like a modern Romeo

Bang bang give me fame
Shoot me up to entertain
I am a semi-automatic lonely boy
You're dead I'm well fed
Give me death or give me head
Daddy's little psycho and mommy's little soldier

I testify like a lullaby of memories
Broadcasting live and it's on my radio
I got my photo bomb, I got my vietnam
I love a lie just like anybody else

Bang bang give me fame
Shoot me up to entertain
I am a semi-automatic lonely boy
You're dead I'm well fed
Give me death or give me head
Broadcasting from my room and playing with my toys

I want to be a celebrity martyr
The leading man in my own private drama
Hurrah (bang bang), hurrah (bang bang) the hero of the hour
Daddy's little psycho and mommy's little soldier

I want to be like the soldiers on the screen
It's my private holy war
Oh baby baby this is viva vendetta
For this is love or it's world war zero

I want to be a celebrity martyr
The little man in my own private drama
Hurrah (bang bang), hurrah (bang bang) the hero of the hour
Daddy's little psycho and mommy's little soldier

I want to be a celebrity martyr
The little man in my own private drama
Hurrah (bang bang), hurrah (bang bang) the hero of the hour
Daddy's little psycho and mommy's little soldier

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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, Mike Ryan Pritchard, Frank Edwin III Wright

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14 facts about this song

Band Origin
"Bang Bang" is a song by Green Day, an American rock band that was formed in 1986.
Album Release
The song was part of the band's 12th studio album, "Revolution Radio."
Release Date
"Bang Bang" was released as the lead single from the album on August 11, 2016.
Genre
The song belongs to the Punk Rock genre, a style the band is well-known for.
Song Theme
The track is a commentary on mass shooting culture in America. It was written from the perspective of a mass shooter.
Music Video
The music video for "Bang Bang" was directed by Tim Armstrong.
Chart Performance
Upon release, "Bang Bang" peak at #1 spot on Billboard's Mainstream Rock, Alternative Songs, and Rock Airplay charts.
Commercial Success
"Bang Bang" was also the band's first number-one song on both the Mainstream Rock and the Alternative Songs chart since "Know Your Enemy" in 2009.
Critic Reviews
The song was well-received by music critics, with many of them considering it as a return to the band's signature sound.
Lyric Inspiration
Lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong said that the lyrics were inspired by the rise of mass shootings in the United States and the narcissistic social media culture.
Grammy Nomination
"Bang Bang" received a nomination for the Grammy Award for Best Rock Song in 2017.
Songwriting
Like most of Green Day's songs, "Bang Bang" was written by frontman Billie Joe Armstrong.
Recording
The band opted for self-production for the Revolution Radio, including "Bang Bang," marking a change from their previous collaborations with various producers.
musical Style
"Bang Bang" returned to the raw, fast-paced punk style of their early days, unlike the band's more experimental works in their previous two albums.

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