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21 Guns Green Day 21st Century Breakdown

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Do you know what's worth fighting for,
When it's not worth dying for?
Does it take your breath away
And you feel yourself suffocating?
Does the pain weigh out the pride?
And you look for a place to hide?
Did someone break your heart inside?
You're in ruins.

One, 21 guns
Lay down your arms
Give up the fight
One, 21 guns
Throw up your arms into the sky,
You and I

When you're at the end of the road
And you lost all sense of control
And your thoughts have taken their toll
When your mind breaks the spirit of your soul
Your faith walks on broken glass
And the hangover doesn't pass
Nothing's ever built to last
You're in ruins.

[ Green Day Lyrics are found on www.songlyrics.com ]
One, 21 guns
Lay down your arms
Give up the fight
One, 21 guns
Throw up your arms into the sky,
You and I

Did you try to live on your own
When you burned down the house and home?
Did you stand too close to the fire?
Like a liar looking for forgiveness from a stone

When it's time to live and let die
And you can't get another try
Something inside this heart has died
You're in ruins.

One, 21 guns
Lay down your arms
Give up the fight
One, 21 guns
Throw up your arms into the sky,
You and I

Comments and Song Meanings

Comment by Anonymous

Wow, people can be dense.

The song has a dual meaning.

It's anti-war, flat out. Whether that war is fought by soldiers in another country or your own personal war.
If you REALLY read the words... it's giving up on a lost cause. Like the sorry relationship you can't fix no matter how many times you bang your head against a wall.

Comment by Anonymous

whoever don't like this song is sooo mean greenday had to work hard to write songs i higly doubt that you can make songs!! so don't judge about what it means just listen and appreciate music!!! and don't be so judgemental they did what they did and thats it so deal with it!! like we have to deal with your sorry asss!!!!

Comment by Anonymous

I think that only the writer of the song can say exactly what was in his/her heart when they wrote the lyrics. But as with all art, it can it can mean many different things to different people.

Comment by Anonymous

i really neeed to know if this song is about war or not doing a projectt on a song about the war and im not to sure if this is appropriate

Comment by Anonymous

This song is for alcoholics, about coming to terms with the devastation that it causes. It's a call to recognize that your beat by the disease and it's time to stop denying that fact and begin a new life; to rise from the ashes of ruins.

Comment by Anonymous

honestly i really dont think this song has anything to do with war read between the lines;] but ilove this song:]

Comment by Anonymous

i admire d s0ng,n0t just d text itself but d msge on it. .dat was so heartfully made,it makes me realize
2 let go of d things i can nver h0ld on 2 nd live my own lyf.
thank u, u nlighten my mind nd heart.n0w i dn't hav 2 bear diz pain anym0re.

Comment by Anonymous

I think it's a weird song with random sentences but it means a lot and says important things about our personal life and the world out there.
This is my favorite song. I love it and I love Green Day! :)

Comment by james25

a very touching one song of grenday.
thanks greenday....................................................

Comment by Anonymous

a very touching one song by GREENDAY,,thanks bro........................................................................................................

Comment by Anonymous

i think this song is about our daily battles that everyone has to face, but also our wars like iraq and afghanistan. this song means alot to me.

Comment by Anonymous

This song means so much to me. In twelve months my unit is deploying to Afghanistan. I'm worried, nervous, and a bit scared, but I signed up for this and I'm going to go through with it. Knowing there are people out there, such as Green Day, that support us in our fight to protect really helps. And I thank all who have come before me to fight.

Comment by Anonymous

anyone who doesnt know the real meaning of this song, please, i say PLEASE stop dropping your sh*t here.,
it's an eyesore...

Comment by Anonymous

I'd really admire this song something give us a sense of wealth and courage for our camaraderie soldiers. They fight and protect our country in order to have peace and in order.

"THANKS GREENDAY"

Comment by Anonymous

hate to burst your bubbles kiddies but this song ain't pro-war and it's not a tributes to fallen soldiers.

Comment by Anonymous

This song means a lot to me. My uncle is currently in the war and my cousin passed away fighting for our country. It's heart-wrenching to hear it, but it reminds all of us that freedom doesn't come free. There's a fight being put up for it. Thanks GreenDay.

Comment by Anonymous

way paglubad ang makutlo ninyu nga kaalam ani nga awit isip pag handum sa mga sakripisyo sa mga sundalo para sa kahiusahan ug kahapsay sa atung pamuyo niining kalibutana.

maanindot gayod kini nga sonata.

paksit!

Comment by Anonymous

iT IS SO GREaT!!!!

I REAlly like this sOng,,
it touches my soul thinkin fOr thOse peOPle wHose still fighting for their will....

Comment by Anonymous

damn.. its all about the 21 gun salutes given to persons or soldiers, done heroic deeds, when they die..

it also portrays about our trials in life on how we surpass them.. and for that they give us 21 gun salutes for winning the battles in life

Comment by Anonymous

This song makes no sense at all. Just a bunch of random sentences put together

Comment by Anonymous

I LOVE THIS SONG !!!!!!!!


LUCAS AND MORGAN FOREVER AND EVER

Comment by Anonymous

can relate haha, i'll just have to give up the fight isn't it? thanks for this song,now i know what to do.

Comment by Anonymous

this is the best song they have writen I LOVE THIS SONG IT ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Comment by Anonymous

The "One, 21 Guns" is referring to the one twenty-one gun "Salute" soldiers of an honor guard deliver to the fallen soldiers of war. It's quite heart-wrenching to hear this song although I love it. It means (Well, to me anyway) a lot, especially after losing so many friends and family to this war in the military, and being a Marine myself, it's nice to have a group like Green Day (my fave band since I was about 4) devote a song like this to the soldiers and such during a time such as this... Thank you, Green Day.

Comment by Anonymous

i luv3 greenday!!!I LIKE UR sOng co muchh!!!i wanna make a song for all people in the world!!!my inspiration is the greenday!!!1i like u vedy muchhhh!!!

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