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Revolution Radio album cover

Revolution Radio

Green Day

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Scream! With your hands up in the sky
Like you wanna testify
For the life that's been deleted
Scream! Like a rebel's lullaby
Under the stars and stripes
For the lost souls that were cheated

[Pre-Chorus]
We will be seen, but not be heard

[Chorus]
(We are) Revolution Radio
Operation "No Control"
And the headline (Headline)
"My love's bullet proof"
Gimme cherry bombs and gasoline
Debutantes in surgery
And the headline (Headline)
"Legalize the truth!"

[Verse 2]
(Gimme) Rage! Like there's tear gas in the crowd
Do you wanna live out loud?
But the air is barely breathin'
Rise! Of the slums to the obsolete
The dawn of the new airwaves
For the anti-social media
[Chorus]
(We are) Revolution Radio
Operation "No Control"
And the headline (Headline)
"My love's bullet proof"
Gimme cherry bombs and gasoline
Debutantes in surgery
And the headline (Headline)
"Legalize the truth!"

[Guitar Solo]

[Pre-Chorus]
We will be seen, but not be heard
We are the songs of the disturbed

[Chorus]
(We are) Revolution Radio
Operation "No Control"
And the headline (Headline)
"My love's bullet proof"
Gimme cherry bombs and gasoline
Debutantes in surgery
And the headline (Headline)
"Legalize the truth!"

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Green Day is a band that needs no introduction. With a career spanning more than three decades, the band has become one of the most iconic bands of our time. In 2016, Green Day released their twelfth studio album, which features the title track, Revolution Radio.

About Revolution Radio

Revolution Radio, the title track of Green Day's twelfth studio album, is an anthemic, high-energy song that tackles some of the band's favorite themes: anti-establishment, anti-police brutality, and anti-social media. The song was released as a single on September 9th, 2016, accompanied by a music video that features footage of the band performing the song in a warehouse.

The song's lyrics are packed with political and social commentary, much like many of Green Day's other songs. In Revolution Radio, the band takes aim at social media, urging listeners to "legalize the truth" and stand up to the establishment. The song's chorus is particularly catchy and anthemic, featuring the lines "We are revolution radio/Operation no control/In the headline news/Everybody knows/Bleed into your nightmare."

While the song is definitely political in nature, it's also a love song of sorts. The lyrics are full of references to love and romance, as well as a strong sense of unity and solidarity. Lines such as "My love's bullet-proof/Let's make a stand/And the dead commiserate/It's a gospel for the vagabond and a flag for the disenfranchised" evoke an image of a group of people coming together to fight for a common cause.

Musically, Revolution Radio is classic Green Day. The song features fast-paced drums, driving bass, and catchy guitar riffs. The song's bridge is particularly powerful, with lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong belting out the lyrics "We are the songs of the disturbed!" before launching into the final chorus.

Overall, Revolution Radio is a powerful and catchy song that showcases Green Day's trademark blend of political commentary, high-energy punk rock, and anthemic choruses. Whether you're a die-hard Green Day fan or just looking for a great rock song to headbang to, Revolution Radio is definitely worth a listen.

  • Release Date: May 16, 2017
  • Artist: Green Day