Warning
Track 1 from Warning
Released 2000
Green Day has played this song live 58 time(s).
Lyrics
This is a public service anouncement, this is only a test
Emergency evacuation protest
May Impair your ability to operate machinery
Can't quite tell just what it means to me
Keep out of reach of children, don't you talk to strangers
Get your philosophy from a bumper sticker

Warning. Live without warning
Say warning. Live without warning
Without. Alright.

Better homes and safety-sealed communities
Did you remember to pay the utility?
Caution: Police line, you better not cross.
Is it the cop, or am I the one thats really dangerous?
Sanitation, expiration date, question everything.
Or shut up and be a victim of authority

Warning. Live without warning
Say warning. Live without warning
Say warning. Live without warning
Say warning. Live without warning
Without. Alright.

Better homes and safety-sealed communities
Did you remember to pay the utility?
Caution: Police line, you better not cross.
Is it the cop, or am I the one that's really dangerous
Sanitation, expiration date, question everything.
Or shut up and be a victim of authority

Warning. Live without warning
Say warning. Live without warning
Say warning. Live without warning
Say warning. Live without warning
This is a public service anouncement, this is only a test
Song Meaning
As the title track, this song sets the stage for the mood carried by this album. The lyrics seem to mock the general attitude of society: stay on the safe side, get by, do what you're told, and shut up. The song calls for action. It urges people to "question everything/or shut up and be a victim of authority." If we don't try and break free from the crowd, we won't truly be living life. "Warning" perfectly describes the fact that we need to live life to the fullest, change things up, and take some risks.
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