In Green Day's "Alison (Demo)", the narrator reflects on a former lover, Alison. He expresses his sadness that she has moved on, and that he has been left behind. The narrator wishes he could protect her from the harshness of the world. He also implies that her husband has not been treating her well, as he references her "pretty fingers" being "lying in the wedding cake". The song is a lament to a lost love, and the narrator's sense of regret for not being able to protect her. The song is a cover of Elvis Costello's original version.
Themes:
-Unrequited Love -Heartbreak -Loneliness
Analysis
The themes of unrequited love, heartbreak, and loneliness are common themes in Green Day's music. In this song, the narrator expresses his unrequited love for Alison, who has moved on and is now married. He reflects on how she used to hold her husband in her hand, and how this has changed. He wishes he could stop her from talking and expresses his sadness at seeing her in this state. These themes are also present in other Green Day songs such as "Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)" and "Boulevard of Broken Dreams".