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Everyone’s Breaking Down

Words ByBillie Joe Armstrong
Music ByBillie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt, Tré Cool
Recorded AtStudio 880
ProducerGreen Day
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This demo captures the full version of 'Everyone's Breaking Down', which was later shortened and transformed into the fifth suite grand finale of 'Homecoming' on American Idiot.
Lyrics
"I read London as a kid um because I, even though, you know It was pretty chaotic in my head and I'm very hyper I still am hyperactive, but..." Hear the sound of the pounding street Like a sentimental murmur in a heartbeat A palpitation on the edge of town Echoes through the streets On the pavement and kick the drum Sound the alarm to ease attention Heart of the city is breaking down Underneath my feet My head is spinning 'round and 'round out of control again I'm not the only one who fears falling down There's a shadow hanging over this fucking town Everyone's breaking down Breaking Through the subways and the underground Gotta keep my feet on the ground now Pick up the pace and don't be late Hurry up and wait Run for cover and hit the lights Everybody's running for their lifetime Time is money and the rent is high When there's hell to pay My head is spinning 'round and 'round out of control again I'm not the only one who fears falling down There's a shadow hanging over this fucking town Everyone's breaking (Oh, oh!) Hear the sound of the pounding street Like a sentimental murmur in a heartbeat A palpitation on the edge of town Echoes through the streets Run for cover and hit the lights Everybody's running for their lifetime Time is money and the rent is high When there's hell to pay My head is spinning round and round out of control again I'm not the only one who fears falling down (Three, four!) Breaking down Breaking down Breaking down Breaking down Breaking down (Hear the sound of the pounding) Breaking down (All of the city is breaking) Breaking down (Hear the sound of the pounding) Breaking down (All of the city is breaking) Breaking
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