Let Yourself Go

I am admittedly a bit behind on some music. A while back, Shane played Green Day’s “Uno!” for me when we were in his car, and I loved it...but I hadn’t gotten it until recently. I now have that one, “Dos!”, and “Tre!” is on its way.

This is some primo punk-pop. It’s got that punk drive and edge, but also genuine melodies, harmonies, and lyrics. Major props to Green Day for being around all these years and still writing infectious and fun songs! I’ve added them to my “watch list” for concerts, because my new goal is to see them in concert. I had always been content to just enjoy the music, without any real desire to go see them. That has changed for me now. They’re really kicking ass, and with a newly sober Billie Joe, I suspect that they will be touring and making music for quite a few years yet. I’d say that they have as much staying power as some of the great groups from the ‘60s and ‘70s. Seriously...MAJOR respect to these guys. This is everything I love about punk rock: the attitude, the rage, the sneer. But it also has some real musicianship behind it, and a sense of pop that was often missing from pure punk bands. Not to take anything away from that, and I still love punk! It’s just cool to see it evolve a bit. I love it! Love Billie Joe, too...a punk for the modern age!

I listened to “Uno!” while I worked out today, and my favorite song was “Let Yourself Go.” I laughed out loud when I heard the lyrics. It’s actually a pretty good message, too!

Shut your mouth 'cause you're talking too much
And I don't give a damn anyway
You always seem to be stepping in shit
And all you really do is complain

It's your lie, tell it how you like
Small minds tend to think alike
Shut your mouth 'cause you're talking too much
And I don't give a fuck anyway

[Chorus:]
Let yourself go, let yourself go, let yourself go [x4]
Gotta let me go, gotta let it go [x2]

Cut the crap 'cause you're screaming in my ear
And you're taking up all of the space
You're really testing my patience again
And I'd rather get punched in the face

You're getting on my every last nerve
Everything you've said I've already heard
I'm sick to death of your every last breath
And I don't give a fuck anyway

[Chorus:]
Let yourself go, let yourself go, let yourself go [x4]
Gotta let me go, gotta let it go [x4]

Always fuck fuckin' with my head now..
Always fuck fuckin' with my head now..
Always fuck fuckin' with my head now..
Always fucking with my head and I gotta let it go!

[Chorus:]
Let yourself go, let yourself go, let yourself go [x8]

TURN IT UP!