Paper Lanterns (Woodstock 1994) lyrics
by Billie Joe Armstrong
[Intro]
Oww!
[Verse 1]
Now I rest my head from such an endless dreary time
A time of hopes and happiness that had you on my mind
Those days are gone and now it seems as if I'll get some rest
But now and then I'll see you again and it puts my heart to test
[Chorus]
So when are all my troubles gonna end?
I'm understanding now that we are only friends
To this day I'm asking why I still think about-
[Verse 2]
As the days go on I wonder will this ever end?
I find it hard to keep control when you're with your boyfriend
I do not mind if all I am is just a friend to you
All I want to know right now is if you think about me too
[Chorus]
So when are all my troubles gonna end?
I'm understanding now that we are only friends
To this day I'm asking why I still think about-
Oww!
[Interlude]
Say hey!
This isn’t love and peace, its f*cking anarchy
Hey look at me I’m a f*cking idiot
Alright
Everybody on this side say “Rock and Roll”
Rock and Roll!
Everybody on this side, say “Shut the f*ck up”
Shut the f*ck up!
Rock and roll!
Rock and Roll!
Shut the f*ck up!
Rock and Roll!
Shut the f*ck up!
We’re not gonna take it
No, we ain’t gonna take it
We’re not gonna take it anymore
No, we ain’t gonna take it
You gotta fight
For your right
(Mumbling) Future idiot!
(What'd he say?) (Future idiot!) (Alright baby!)
Walk away walk away, walk away walk away!
Hey, where’s Andy Hoffen I have to hit him in the head with a guitar
Alright everybody
Shh! Be quiet!
Be very quiet!
No shh! Don't say a word
Just keep quiet!
You're f*cking turning into one- mud hip-
I am not going to become a mud hippy! I don't care what you say!
I don't care what you do! I don't want to be a mud hippy... like you!
Ladies and gentlemen, Wavy Gravy
He's not a hippy, he's a punk rocker
He's idiots, just like you guys
Rock and Roll, Rock and Roll, shut the f*ck up
Hey, everybody say shut the f*ck up, and we'll stop playing
Okay, one two three
Shut the f*ck up!
Okay, we're gone, goodbye!