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Edit Lyrics I heard you crying loud, all the way across townYou've been searching for that someone,and it's me out on the prowlAs you sit around feeling sorry for yourselfWell, Don't get lonely nowAnd Dry your whining eyesI'm just roaming for the momentSleazin' my back yard so don't get so uptightyou been thinking about ditching meNo time to search the world aroundCause you know where I'll be foundWhen I come aroundI heard it all beforeSo don't knock down my doorI'm a loser and a user so I don't need no accuserto try and slag me down because I know I'm rightSo go do what you likeMake sure you do it wiseYou may find out that your selfdoubt means nothingwas ever thereYou can't go forcing something if it's just not rightNo time to search the world aroundCause you know where I'll be foundWhen I come around (2 times)When I come around (sev times) New! Log in to start a snippet Song Info Copyright Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc. Writer Billie Joe Armstrong, Frank Edwin Wright Iii, Mike Ryan Pritchard Duration 2:58 Submitted by kevin On Apr 18, 2001 More Green Day American Idiot Boulevard of Broken Dreams Holiday Wake Me Up When September Ends Jesus of Suburbia I heard you crying loud, all the way across town You've been searching for that someone, and it's me out on the prowl As you sit around feeling sorry for yourself Well, Don't get lonely now And Dry your whining eyes I'm just roaming for the moment Sleazin' my back yard so don't get so uptight you been thinking about ditching me No time to search the world around Cause you know where I'll be found When I come around I heard it all before So don't knock down my door I'm a loser and a user so I don't need no accuser to try and slag me down because I know I'm right So go do what you like Make sure you do it wise You may find out that your selfdoubt means nothing was ever there You can't go forcing something if it's just not right No time to search the world around Cause you know where I'll be found When I come around (2 times) When I come around (sev times) Correcting wrong lyrics Fixing missing lines Removing extra lines Updating to official version Switching between clean/explicit (official) Fixing line breaks or spacing Correcting stanza/section order Removing unofficial annotations or brackets Correcting punctuation or capitalization Fixing spelling/typo errors Removing non-lyric content Standardizing formatting Other (explain below) Lyrics saved successfully! Thanks! These lyrics are currently locked and can only be edited by moderators and administrators. You must be logged in to edit lyrics. Unable to save lyrics. Please try again. Lyrics cannot contain links. Lyric edit submitted successfully and is pending approval. Approvals usually take 24 hours. Edit Cancel Editing Tips Keep it true to the song

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blackmyeyes--I think the song is along those lines too. I don't understand the way other people are interpreting it. There is a huge amount of apathy in the lyrics. Here's my reasoning:

I heard you crying loud, all the way across town --She got hurt by some other guy,

You've been searching for that someone, and it's me out on the prowl --and is looking for him for comfort and attention, once again. This is probably a repeat pattern for them.

As you sit around feeling sorry for yourself Well, Don't get lonely now And Dry your whining eyes I'm just roaming for the moment Sleazin' my back yard so don't get so uptight you been thinking about ditching me --He is saying that he's right where he was the last time this happened. He's laid back about it, and he knows that she is just using him to lift her spirits. She doesn't realize what she is doing and is confused about what she wants.

No time to search the world around Cause you know where I'll be found When I come around

I heard it all before So don't knock down my door --Again, this is a repeat pattern.

I'm a loser and a user so I don't need no accuser to try and slag me down because I know I'm right --She is letting out her frustration on him. She's probably mad that he is so laid back and not babying her. He's not interested enough in her, isn't giving her enough attention. Since he's so laid back, he's saying "whatever, you're right."

So go do what you like Make sure you do it wise --He's telling her, in an apathetic way, to go and find the right person this time, that won't hurt her.

You may find out that your self doubt means nothing was ever there --Since she keeps leaving him for other guys, she really doesn't want him. If it's that easy to leave him, then there is nothing meaningful between them.

You can't go forcing something if it's just not right --Pretty blatant.

No time to search the world around Cause you know where I'll be found When I come around (2 times) When I come around (sev times)

That's my interpretation. I may be biased, since I've been through the same thing for the past 10 years, although, sadly I feel that I may be the girl in this situation.

blackmyeyes--I think the song is along those lines too. I don't understand the way other people are interpreting it. There is a huge amount of apathy in the lyrics. Here's my reasoning: I heard you crying loud, all the way across town --She got hurt by some other guy, You've been searching for that someone, and it's me out on the prowl --and is looking for him for comfort and attention, once again. This is probably a repeat pattern for them. As you sit around feeling sorry for yourself Well, Don't get lonely now And Dry your whining eyes I'm just roaming for the moment Sleazin' my back yard so don't get so uptight you been thinking about ditching me --He is saying that he's right where he was the last time this happened. He's laid back about it, and he knows that she is just using him to lift her spirits. She doesn't realize what she is doing and is confused about what she wants. No time to search the world around Cause you know where I'll be found When I come around I heard it all before So don't knock down my door --Again, this is a repeat pattern. I'm a loser and a user so I don't need no accuser to try and slag me down because I know I'm right --She is letting out her frustration on him. She's probably mad that he is so laid back and not babying her. He's not interested enough in her, isn't giving her enough attention. Since he's so laid back, he's saying "whatever, you're right." So go do what you like Make sure you do it wise --He's telling her, in an apathetic way, to go and find the right person this time, that won't hurt her. You may find out that your self doubt means nothing was ever there --Since she keeps leaving him for other guys, she really doesn't want him. If it's that easy to leave him, then there is nothing meaningful between them. You can't go forcing something if it's just not right --Pretty blatant. No time to search the world around Cause you know where I'll be found When I come around (2 times) When I come around (sev times) That's my interpretation. I may be biased, since I've been through the same thing for the past 10 years, although, sadly I feel that I may be the girl in this situation. Reason: Edit Cancel ❤️ 💯 😂 🔥 😢 🤯 ❗ 🤔 +4 Users: Reply · 2 Share by Bigbear42 5y ago

I like the following lyrics most: "you can't go pushing something if it's just not there" "when I come around" "you know where I'll be found" "so don't get lonely now" somehow I feel that even though they are breaking out he knows where she is and she knows where he is. So it will be okay. Because they know each other,... Or sommething.

I like the following lyrics most: "you can't go pushing something if it's just not there" "when I come around" "you know where I'll be found" "so don't get lonely now" somehow I feel that even though they are breaking out he knows where she is and she knows where he is. So it will be okay. Because they know each other,... Or sommething.

I like the following lyrics most: "you can't go pushing something if it's just not there" "when I come around" "you know where I'll be found" "so don't get lonely now" somehow I feel that even though they are breaking out he knows where she is and she knows where he is. So it will be okay. Because they know each other,... Or sommething. Reason: Edit Cancel by ofirharlev 10m ago

@untruewords yeah you're spot on IMO

@untruewords yeah you're spot on IMO

@[untruewords:53750] yeah you're spot on IMO Reason: Edit Cancel by jumpsunday 24y ago

I love the bass riff in this song. Mike Dirnt is just amazing. I hope they never quit making great music.

I love the bass riff in this song. Mike Dirnt is just amazing. I hope they never quit making great music. Reason: Edit Cancel ❤️ 💯 😂 🔥 😢 🤯 ❗ 🤔 +3 Users: Reply · 0 Share by Regos the Sane 22y ago

Am I the only one that hears the apathy in this song? It seems to me that this guy's attitude is that the future of the relationship is out of their control. It seems like they're fighting over his drug use "I'm a loser and a user so I don't need no accuser to try and slag me down because I know you're right", and that he's thinking that maybe it's not worth the effort, like it's impossible for them to ever be together forever.

Am I the only one that hears the apathy in this song? It seems to me that this guy's attitude is that the future of the relationship is out of their control. It seems like they're fighting over his drug use "I'm a loser and a user so I don't need no accuser to try and slag me down because I know you're right", and that he's thinking that maybe it's not worth the effort, like it's impossible for them to ever be together forever. Reason: Edit Cancel ❤️ 💯 😂 🔥 😢 🤯 ❗ 🤔 +3 Users: Reply · 0 Share by MapleLeaf 22y ago

to me it seems the character feels his relationship (probably girlfriend, cause it says 'ditching me', but could be parents etc.) is choking, and for now he just needs to get a lot of freedom. when he's ready to have a tight relationship again he'll come around and let himself been found. so in the song he ask people not to be angry or say, but to just let him go his own way and trust him eventually everything will turn out fine.

to me it seems the character feels his relationship (probably girlfriend, cause it says 'ditching me', but could be parents etc.) is choking, and for now he just needs to get a lot of freedom. when he's ready to have a tight relationship again he'll come around and let himself been found. so in the song he ask people not to be angry or say, but to just let him go his own way and trust him eventually everything will turn out fine. Reason: Edit Cancel ❤️ 💯 😂 🔥 😢 🤯 ❗ 🤔 +2 Users: Reply · 0 Share by blackmyeyes 18y ago

qtywuh: the girl is trying to find the perfect guy and he thinks its him but she doesnt notice him like that. when she finally realizes it, its too late and hes already moved on, "You can't go forcing something if it's just not right" pretty much is how he feels about her wanting to hook up. make sense with your personal problem??

qtywuh: the girl is trying to find the perfect guy and he thinks its him but she doesnt notice him like that. when she finally realizes it, its too late and hes already moved on, "You can't go forcing something if it's just not right" pretty much is how he feels about her wanting to hook up. make sense with your personal problem?? Reason: Edit Cancel ❤️ 💯 😂 🔥 😢 🤯 ❗ 🤔 +2 Users: Reply · 0 Share by Princess Poppy 23y ago

This is just not green day's best song, it's the best song in the whole damn world. A better song never is gonna done, probably.

This is just not green day's best song, it's the best song in the whole damn world. A better song never is gonna done, probably. Reason: Edit Cancel ❤️ 💯 😂 🔥 😢 🤯 ❗ 🤔 +1 Users: Reply · 0 Share by Mr.Way 19y ago

this song makes me happy

this song makes me happy Reason: Edit Cancel ❤️ 💯 😂 🔥 😢 🤯 ❗ 🤔 +1 Users: Reply · 0 Share by Sandwich-Masta 19y ago

This song is about when someone's pressuring you to do something, like maybe getting into a more comitted relationship with them (or something like that...how would I know, I've never been in love). Deep down you know it's the right thing to do, but you're just not ready for it yet, so you lash out at whoever's pressuring you, telling them to quit "feeling sorry for yourself", that you're "just roamin' for the moment", and that "you can't go forcing something if it's just not right"--meaning that they should just drop the idea of being more committed and all that, because you don't think it's the right thing to do at the moment. Basically, you're torn: half of you wants to remain the way you are with the person, not very serious, but the other half just knows it's only a matter of time until you're ready for it; the person pressuring you just has to wait for "when you come around".

This song is about when someone's pressuring you to do something, like maybe getting into a more comitted relationship with them (or something like that...how would I know, I've never been in love). Deep down you know it's the right thing to do, but you're just not ready for it yet, so you lash out at whoever's pressuring you, telling them to quit "feeling sorry for yourself", that you're "just roamin' for the moment", and that "you can't go forcing something if it's just not right"--meaning that they should just drop the idea of being more committed and all that, because you don't think it's the right thing to do at the moment. Basically, you're torn: half of you wants to remain the way you are with the person, not very serious, but the other half just knows it's only a matter of time until you're ready for it; the person pressuring you just has to wait for "when you come around". Reason: Edit Cancel ❤️ 💯 😂 🔥 😢 🤯 ❗ 🤔 +1 Users: Reply · 0 Share by punkmeetsindie 18y ago

I really really miss the old Green Day. This has been my absolute fave GD song for a long long time. I got the American Idiot CD but I can't listen to it over and over again the same way that I can listen to their old stuff forever and not get sick of it.

I really really miss the old Green Day. This has been my absolute fave GD song for a long long time. I got the American Idiot CD but I can't listen to it over and over again the same way that I can listen to their old stuff forever and not get sick of it. Reason: Edit Cancel ❤️ 💯 😂 🔥 😢 🤯 ❗ 🤔 +1 Users: Reply · 0 Share by demon_babe 24y ago

i love this song. ive got every album they've ever made!!!!! dookie is by far the best, and this is by far one of the best songs they've ever done!!! i think its meaning is pretty self explanatory...........

i love this song. ive got every album they've ever made!!!!! dookie is by far the best, and this is by far one of the best songs they've ever done!!! i think its meaning is pretty self explanatory........... Reason: Edit Cancel ❤️ 💯 😂 🔥 😢 🤯 ❗ 🤔 0 Users: Reply · 0 Share 123...1011Next »

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