Green Day's 'Graffitia' is a reflection on the state of the world, questioning if we are the last forgotten and long lost love. The song paints a vivid picture of a mining town, a black kid being shot, and the darkness that falls on Graffitia. The lyrics tell the story of a town that is struggling and forgotten, with people who are 'believers' and have to face the 'perfect crime' of injustice. The chorus of 'Are we the last forgotten? / Are we the long lost love?' is a plea to be remembered and to not be forgotten. The song speaks to the struggles of the oppressed and the forgotten, and the need for justice and change. Green Day's 'Graffitia' is a powerful and relevant song that speaks to the current state of the world.
Themes:
- Forgotten
- Lost love
- Perfect crime
- War
Analysis
Green Day's song "Graffitia" explores themes of forgotten people and lost love in a mining town. The lyrics "Are we the last forgotten? / Are we the long lost love?" emphasize the feeling of being forgotten and lost. This theme of being forgotten is also seen in the lyrics "Another one down at the mining town / Breakin' it down for the lame wager / Callin' the shots from the capital (Whoa-oh) / But all that we got was the banks of hope". The song also mentions a "perfect crime" and "life during war time", which are themes that are explored in other Green Day songs such as "American Idiot" and "Holiday".