Holiday

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About Holiday

"Holiday" is a song by American punk rock band Green Day. It was released as the third single from the group's seventh studio album American Idiot, and is also the third track. The song is in the key of F minor. Though the song is a prelude to "Boulevard of Broken Dreams", "Holiday" was released as a single later on, in the spring of 2005. The song achieved considerable popularity across the world and performed moderately well on the charts. In the US, it reached number nineteen on the Billboard Hot 100 and number one on the Hot Modern Rock Tracks and Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks charts. It debuted at number eleven in the United Kingdom and reached the top twenty in Denmark, Ireland, New Zealand and Norway. The song has been featured in the 2006 comedy film, Accepted. It was also used as the goal song of the Vancouver Canucks during their run to the 2011 Stanley Cup Finals. The Canucks started using the song again for the goal song at the beginning of the 2018-19 NHL season. The song also appeared in an episode of CSI: NY. The song was also featured in the soundtrack of the video game Tony Hawk's American Wasteland. 


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2004
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Hear the sound of the falling rain
Coming down like an Armageddon flame (hey!)
A shame
The ones who died without a name

Hear the dogs howlin' out of key
To a hymn called faith and misery (hey!)
And bleed, the company lost the war today

I beg to dream and differ from the hollow lies
This is the dawning of the rest of our lives
On holiday

Hear the drum pounding out of time
Another protester has crossed the line (hey!)
To find, the money's on the other side

Can I get another Amen (Amen!)
There's a flag wrapped around a score of men (hey!)
A gag, A plastic bag on a monument

I beg to dream and differ from the hollow lies
This is the dawning of the rest of our lives
On holiday

"The representative from California has the floor"

Sieg Heil to the president gasman
Bombs away is your punishment
Pulverize the Eiffel towers
Who criticize your government
Bang bang goes the broken glass and
Kill all the fags that don't agree
Trials by fire setting fire
Is not a way that's meant for me
Just cause
Just cause
Because we're outlaws yeah!

I beg to dream and differ from the hollow lies
This is the dawning of the rest of our lives
I beg to dream and differ from the hollow lies
This is the dawning of the rest of our lives
This is our lives on Holiday

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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, Billie Joe Armstrong

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10 facts about this song

Song Information
"Holiday" is a song by the American punk rock band Green Day. It was released as the third single from their seventh studio album, "American Idiot."
Chart Performance
The song reached number 19 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States, peaking at number one on the Billboard Modern Rock and Mainstream Rock charts.
Musical Structure
The song is notable for its distinctive guitar riff and upbeat tempo, with bassist Mike Dirnt describing it as "surfer pop."
Lyrical Content
"Holiday" is a political song that criticizes the George W. Bush administration's policies, particularly the Iraq War. The song also focuses on issues such as misinformation and prejudice.
Awards and Recognition
"Holiday" has been nominated for several awards, including the MTV Video Music Award for Best Rock Video in 2005. It also won the Grammy Award for Best Rock Album as part of "American Idiot."
Music Video
Directed by Samuel Bayer, the video features the band performing in a Mardi Gras float, symbolizing a dissent parade against the Iraq War.
Live Performances
"Holiday" has become a live staple for Green Day concerts, often featuring extended audience participation sections.
Influence
The song's combination of infectious hooks and political commentary has influenced a generation of punk rock artists.
Cover Versions
Several artists have covered "Holiday," including the Vitamin String Quartet and the cast of the Broadway musical version of "American Idiot."
In Popular Culture
"Holiday" has appeared in many forms of media, such as films, TV shows, and video games like Rock Band.

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