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Created a /Temp page without the copyvio lyrics. —Wahoofive (talk) 06:34, 18 May 2005 (UTC)[reply]

American Idiot (song) : Pop Punk?

I don´t think that this song is Pop. Is not true punk, but if you want something besides Punk Rock, i suggest Alternative Rock, a genre that can include many others and may keep everyone happy.

I disagree with that. It suggests that if you don't know what genre the song is, just call it Alternative Rock. I'm going to change the genre to Pop punk. Jedi feline 11:15, 20 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]

The problem with "pop punk" is that some people regard it as pejorative. Pop tends to be less well respected than rock. This is definitely not an alternative rock song, and it has quite a mainstream sound. It's also not true punk, although displaying clear punk influence. I think we should just play it safe and call it a rock song, which it unquestionably is. RobbieG 13:58, 5 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Failure?

This article keeps calling this song a "failure." That's news to me, as it as been omnipresent on rock radio for over a year. Is this based on an interpretation of the chart numbers? youngamerican (talk) 14:03, 19 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Infobox

Fixed the subst'd infobox... sorry that it's yellow :) — riana_dzasta • t • c • e • 05:33, 20 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Billboard

The article says "(previous singles had not been allowed to chart)" why? Can someone explain or cite? Pnkrockr 20:32, 22 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Lyrics and CD cover

I've added the lyrics and the alternate CD cover to the article. Some may find the lyrics offensive though. If so, edit them out Jammie 21:11, 17 December 2006 (UTC).[reply]

I created this page at my mom's office

I didn't create this account at the time, but I am the one who created this page. I added that this song was on Madden NFL 2005. Somebody deleted that fact, but I'm not certain WHO it was. Oh, and my mom's office's IP address is credited for creation. Mewtwowimmer 05:45, 28 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Offensive Language

Hey,

Being a Punk and Green Day fan, I noticed that you had a sample, i listened it through and i noticed that it left the swear word in. Remove it!!!! Or if you do not want to remove the sample, put a bleep in its place

L8er man,

CoolChris 07:31, 20 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]

LOL. Punk? You keep telling yourself that, grandma... -SA-

tempo/rhythm?

might someone want to include the tempo/rhythm? it's 186bpm 4/4. (found that out after trying to set it up right for the metronome in garageband) 24.45.158.155 03:16, 13 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Song Target

The article states that the songs target is the Administration under George Bush, I would disagree, if you listen to the lyrics of the song it is clear that (apologies to our American cousins) is aimed at the populace who are supporting the current administration. For example:

Don't wanna be an American idiot. One nation controlled by the media. Information nation of hysteria. It's going out to idiot America.

Therefore the Government release the hysteria and the nation believes them. Personally I believe the paragraph should be brought in line with the lyrics. Any thoughts? G0ggy 09:46, 29 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I agree that that's what the song's about, but there are various other theories that exist. I have heard it claimed that the song is "anti-American", but I don't think it is. RobbieG 13:55, 5 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Chart peaks

Would it be possible to put a graph of where this song landed on each of the charts. I noticed that the page for "Welcome to the Black Parade" single had one and thought it would be nice to have here.

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 :I agree that that's what the song's about, but there are various other theories that exist.  I have heard it claimed that the song is "anti-American", but I don't think it is.  [[User:RobbieG|RobbieG]] 13:55, 5 November 2007 (UTC)
+== Chart peaks ==
+Would it be possible to put a graph of where this song landed on each of the charts.  I noticed that the page for "Welcome to the Black Parade" single had one and thought it would be nice to have here.