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[Aaaron]

||Username||: Frank Way
||Fav. Album or Song||: Probably Dookie or Warning for the album and for a song, I just can't choose. I've been listening to Horseshoes & Handgrenades a lot. Or Let Yourself Go.
||How you found out about GD||: I don't actually know? I think I just found them on youtube? It's been such a long time since I know them. They've introduced me to the whole alternative music genre!
||Fav. Member||: Not going to lie, it's Billie Joe.
||Anything Else?||: I have all of their CDs. All of 'em. Yeah. Live versions, japanese versions, compilations... It's unhealthy.

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Woodstock is the answer ^^

[LaceyMae]

||Username||: Frank Way
||Fav. Album or Song||: Probably Dookie or Warning for the album and for a song, I just can't choose. I've been listening to Horseshoes & Handgrenades a lot. Or Let Yourself Go.
||How you found out about GD||: I don't actually know? I think I just found them on youtube? It's been such a long time since I know them. They've introduced me to the whole alternative music genre!
||Fav. Member||: Not going to lie, it's Billie Joe.
||Anything Else?||: I have all of their CDs. All of 'em. Yeah. Live versions, japanese versions, compilations... It's unhealthy.

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Woodstock is the answer ^^

Good job! Sending prize over now! XD

[LaceyMae]

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[LaceyMae]

Okay, so to start out the "21st Century Breakdown Discussion", I would like to post this little peach. You can also find it here: SongMeanings.com where I first wrote it. Please tell me what you think and post your own opinion!

Alright everyone, ready for a crapload of stuff? You better be, because....incoming!

Just recently, I bought this album (21st Century Breakdown) and have been attempting to decipher it. I decided to write it here, hopefully to help myself fill in any discrepancies, and maybe even help a few of you!

21st Century Breakdown is what I like to call a "loose rock opera". In other words, it has a storyline in which all the songs co-exist, but is not quite as structured as, say American Idiot. This basically just means that the imagery or physical side of the story is subject to change depending on the person listening. For instance; through interviews with the band, I've found that the characters Gloria and Christian are not really lovers, however, I can see how they can easily be mistaken for that. That's the fabulous part of music, it can mean whatever you want it to mean!

1. Song of the Century~This one kind of gives a sneak peak into the album and sets the mood.

2. 21st Century Breakdown~I believe that this one introduces the character Christian, who is becoming an adult and starting to form his own beliefs. He is a little bitter about his childhood: raised in a sucky town by sucky parents with a sucky looking future. He also knows what he doesn't want to be, which is anything like his parents' generation. He want to do something meaningful and profound rather being part of the "working class".

3. Know Your Enemy~Christian continues developing his opinions. He becomes very independent and confrontational. He decides who his enemies are.

4. ¡Viva La Gloria!~Christian meets a character named Gloria, who (is religious maybe?) has her own set of beliefs, which are very different from his. She is very pure of heart, and wants peace and equality. Christian tries to convince her to join his point of view by telling what she could have.

5. Before the Lobotomy~This one is from Gloria's point of view. After meeting Christian, her eyes are opened to the changing world that seems to be becoming increasingly cynical and harsh. She reflects on the days when things were simpler and anarchy wasn't as prominent, and contemplates the coming generation's condition.

6. Christian's Inferno~ Christian becomes increasingly angry and leaves. He goes off to find people to join him.

7. Last Night On Earth~Even through all the struggle she faces, Gloria knows that the one thing on earth that will always be sacred is love. If all else fails, she sends her heart to the person she loves.

8. East Jesus Nowhere~Preaching to and rallying people, Christian mocks religion and saying "God is nowhere to be found".

9. Peacemaker~Christian and his followers hit the streets to actually make something happen. They set out to take down the peacemakers.

10. Last of the American Girls~Gloria begins to settle back into a normal life. She finds her place and who she wants to be. She is paving her own road while still trying to be a good person.

11. Murder City~Gloria begins to see the influence Christian's ideas are having on people, because she is finding them all over the place. She desperately wants to help, but can't seem to figure out how.

12. ¿Viva la Gloria? (Little Girl)~In her attempts to help, Gloria meets Christian yet again. Christian waves her away, basically saying that her cause if lost and it's useless to fight. He also points out that she isn't perfect, trying to convince her that she's a sinner just like everyone else.

13. Restless Heart Syndrome~Gloria is knocked down at first by Christian's comments on her mistakes, but reminds him that what comes around goes around; she repented for her sins, but his are going to come bite him in the a@#. She adds the last jab "know your enemy", and leaves him to deal with his own consequences.

14. Horseshoes and Handgrenades~Christian is taken aback by the strength Gloria's comeback. Pushing away any guilt he may feel deep down, he attempts to make an even stronger resolve in his mission, but he can't help but wonder about what she said.

15. The Static Age~Gloria can still see all the world's imperfections, but throws her hands up and just doesn't care. Daily life has become so cluttered with corporation crap that it's almost amusing. She's given up on trying to change the world and is living her life the way she wants to.

16. 21 Guns~Things just keep going down hill for Christian. Nothing turned out like he wanted it to and he eventually gives up. He looks back on all he's done and wonders if it was all worth it, realizing that he'll never be honored (hence the 21 gun salute).

17. American Eulogy~Christian and Gloria watch as America spirals downwards, and eventually crashes and burns. And then it all starts over again. People want change once more. Both characters learn that it's a vicious cycle.

18. See the light~A final proclamation of all anyone wants from life: to see the light, to learn and find some way to end up where we want to go.

The End!

Yup, there we are. That took way longer than I thought it would, but I think I finally figured it out somewhat.
In the end, I find that Christian and Gloria simply represent two different roads going the same way (ie-1.They are both finding what they believe in 2. They find it and are on the top of their game 3. They are both called to action 4. They are knocked down but stand by their beliefs 5. They give up on the world 6. In the end, they just wanted the same thing). Soo..yeah.

[LaceyMae]

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Hey everyone! I'm going to be revamping the thread throughout the next day or two, does anyone have any suggestions or requests as to what it will look like or what it will include? I can't promise that it will all be done, but I'll do my best!

You guys rock! Hope to see you soon,
LaceyMae