Green Day's song 'Brat' is about a young person whose parents are getting older and closer to death. The protagonist of the song is waiting for their parents to die so they can get their inheritance, and is already planning what to do with it. The song is a commentary on the idea of entitlement and how it can lead to selfishness. The protagonist is aware of the fact that their parents aren't looking so good, but still is looking forward to the prospect of their death in order to gain wealth. The chorus of the song emphasizes the idea of entitlement, as the protagonist is 'getting bored' and is looking for more, despite already having a plan for their future. The song is a critique of how entitlement can lead to a lack of appreciation for the present, instead looking to the future for gratification.
Themes:
-Death -Time -Money -Boredom
Analysis
The themes in "Brat" are similar to themes found in other Green Day songs such as "Time of Your Life" and "Boulevard of Broken Dreams". In these songs, the themes of death, time, money, and boredom are explored in a more philosophical way. In "Brat", however, these themes are explored from the perspective of a young person who is impatiently waiting for his parents to die so he can inherit their money. This song is a commentary on the often selfish and short-sighted nature of youth.