Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)

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About Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)

"Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)" is a song by the American punk rock band Green Day, released in October 1997 as the second single and from their fifth studio album Nimrod (1997), and also serves as the seventeenth and second to last track on the album. Although it was not issued as a single at the time of its release in the United States, "Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)" sold over 2.6 million copies as a digital download in the country. The song was certified Platinum in the United Kingdom for sales of 600,000. Although different from the band's usual sound, it is one of the band's most popular songs. It has also become a staple of the band's concerts and is usually played as the final song in their live shows.  


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2000
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Another turning point, a fork stuck in the road
Time grabs you by the wrist, directs you where to go
So make the best of this test, and don't ask why
It's not a question, but a lesson learned in time
It's something unpredictable, but in the end it's right
I hope you had the time of your life

So take the photographs, and still-frames in your mind
Hang it on the shelf of good health and good time
Tattoo's of memories and dead skin on trial
For what it's worth, it was worth all the while
It's something unpredictable, but in the end it's right
I hope you had the time of your life

It's something unpredictable, but in the end is right
I hope you had the time of your life
It's something unpredictable, but in the end is right
I hope you had the time of your life

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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: Michael Pritchard, Frank Wright III, Billie Joe Armstrong

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10 facts about this song

Album Release
"Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)" is a song by the American punk rock band, Green Day. It was released as a single taken from their fifth studio album, "Nimrod", in 1997.
Chart Performance
Despite being more akin to folk than punk rock, the song reached number 2 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart and consistently receives high rankings in best-song-ever charts.
Inspiration
The lead vocalist, Billie Joe Armstrong, wrote the song about a girlfriend who moved to Ecuador, with its lyrics conveying feelings of bitterness and yearning.
Song's Significance
The song marked a distinct departure from the band's punk rock sound to a more mainstream pop-punk sound. This shift led to a broadening of the band's fanbase.
Media Usage
Due to its nostalgia-inducing theme, the song has been used frequently in popular culture, most notably in the series finale of the sitcom, "Seinfeld."
Popularity
"Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)" remains as one of Green Day's most popular songs, despite its deviation from the band's traditional sound.
Grammy Award
The song earned the band a Grammy Award for Best Rock Instrumental Performance in 1998.
Music Video
The music video directed by Mark Kohr presents Armstrong playing his acoustic guitar in different settings: amongst rotten trees, in a flat, a bathroom, and in bed.
Song's Irony
The song's title, "Good Riddance", is an ironic nod to Armstrong's original bitter feelings about his girlfriend's departure, contrasting with the more sentimental tone of the song.
Live Performances
Despite its simplicity, the song has become a staple in Green Day's live performances, often played as the closing number.

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