Do you like this song? #837
Yes I like it, I already know it
Yes I like it, first time listening
No I don't like it, I already know it
No I don't like it, first time listening
Green Day - Holiday 2005
"Holiday" is an anti-war protest song by American rockband Green Day. It was released as the third single from the group's seventh studio album, American Idiot (2004), where the song is a prelude to "Boulevard of Broken Dreams". The song achieved considerable popularity across the world and performed moderately well on the charts. It reached number 19 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number one on the Hot Modern Rock Tracks and Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks charts. It debuted at number 11 in the UK and reached the top 20 in Canada, Denmark, Ireland, New Zealand, and Norway.
"Holiday" was inspired by the music of Bob Dylan. Frontman Billie Joe Armstrong wanted to write something stronger than "American Idiot", with harsh language to illustrate his points. The song takes aim at American conservatism. Armstrong felt that Republican politicians were strategic in alienating one group of people — for example, the gay community — in order to buy the votes of another. He later characterized the song as an outspoken "fuck you" to then-President George W. Bush. The chorus's refrain — "This is our lives on holiday" — was intended to reflect the average American's apathy on the issues of the day. The song was included on the set list for the Revolution Radio Tour in 2016, where the songs lyrics were adjusted to protest against Donald Trump's presidential campaign.
"Holiday" received a total of 94,6% yes votes! Previous Green Day polls: #47 "Basket Case", #264 "American Idiot".
