Redundant

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About Redundant

"Redundant" is a song by American punk rock band Green Day. It was released as the third single from their fifth album, Nimrod (1997), and serves as the fourth track from that album. The song failed to match the chart positions of its predecessors but did reach number two in Australia when it was reissued as a double A-side with "Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)", becoming the band's highest-charting single there. It is one of few Green Day songs in which vocalist/guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong uses an effects pedal.  


Year:
1997
3:17
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We're living in repetition
Content in the same old shtick again
Now the routine's turning to contention
Like a production line going over and over and over
Roller coaster
Now I cannot speak, I lost my voice
I'm speechless and redundant
'Cause I love you's not enough
I'm lost for words

Choreographed and lack of passion
Prototypes of what we were
Went full circle 'til I'm nauseous
Taken for granted now
I waste it, faked it, ate it, now I hate it
'Cause I cannot speak, I lost my voice
I'm speechless and redundant
'Cause I love you's not enough
I'm lost for words

Now I cannot speak, I lost my voice
I'm speechless and redundant
'Cause I love you's not enough
I'm lost for words
Now I cannot speak, I lost my voice
I'm speechless and redundant
'Cause I love you's not enough
I'm lost for words

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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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10 facts about this song

Album Classification
"Redundant" is a song by American rock band Green Day. It was included in their fifth studio album - "Nimrod", which was released in 1997.
Chart Performance
Despite the band's apprehensions about its potential for success, "Redundant" surprisingly did pretty well on the charts. It peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart in the United States.
Music Video Genre
The music video for "Redundant" is a continuous pan through a looping domestic scene. This inventive video, directed by Mark Kohr, mirrors the repetitive lyrics, hence it was classified under the 'Alternative/Indie' genre.
Lyrical Theme
The song explores themes of repetition and monotony, framing them in the context of a romantic relationship that's turned stale due to constant repetition and predictability.
Musical Style
Green Day is recognized for their punk rock music style, however, "Redundant" showcased a pop-punk style, representing their versatility and willingness to express different sub-genres in their music.
Reception
Critics have praised the song for its catchy nature and introspective lyrics, with many citing it as a standout track on the "Nimrod" album.
Live Performances
"Redundant" was rarely performed live by the band after their "Nimrod Promotional Tour." It made a re-occurrence during the band's "99 Revolutions Tour" in 2013, after a period of more than a decade of absence in their setlists.
Writing Credit
Like many Green Day songs, "Redundant" was composed by band members Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt, and Tré Cool.
Singles Released
"Redundant" was the third single released off their album "Nimrod". Precisely, it was released in May 1998.
Production Credit
The song was produced by high-profile producer Rob Cavallo, who has also worked with other iconic rock bands, like Linkin Park and My Chemical Romance.

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