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This track serves as the fourth single from Green Day's seventh studio album released in 2004. Written by the band's lead singer, the song is a rock ballad that begins with acoustic instrumentation before incorporating electric guitar and bell sounds. The recording took place at Ocean Way Recording studio.
Lyrics ↗What the lyrics are about
The song addresses the death of the songwriter's father that occurred in September 1982 and reflects on his life following this loss. The lyrics have also been subject to alternative interpretations, including readings that connect it to events surrounding September 11.
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