What did the guy do in Wake Me Up When September Ends?
The boyfriend interprets his actions as a way to show her that he loves her so much that he would put his life on the line to keep her safe. However, the girlfriend is heartbroken, as he broke his vow to never leave her. The video then shows the boyfriend in battle in Iraq being ambushed by insurgents.
Why did Green Day make the song Wake Me Up When September Ends?
Green Day lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong wrote this song about his father, who died of cancer on September 1, 1982. When his mother got home and knocked on the door to Billie’s room, Billie simply said, “Wake me up when September ends,” hence the title.
Who is the girl in Wake Me Up When September Ends?
Check out Green Day’s poignant new video for ”Wake Me Up When September Ends.” The seven-minute epic features actress-of-the-moment Evan Rachel Wood and Jamie Bell (left, of Billy Elliot fame) as teenage lovers wrenchingly separated when he enlists in the military and goes off to fight in Iraq.
Was Wake Me Up When September Ends in a movie?
Samuel Bayer also has said he was bored with typical music videos and wanted to create something that was more like a feature film. The “Wake Me Up When September Ends” music video was filmed in Los Angeles in March 2004.
What year did September end?
2004
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Is Green Day still active?
Green Day is an American rock band formed in the East Bay of California in 1987 by lead vocalist and guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong and bassist and backing vocalist Mike Dirnt….
| Green Day | |
|---|---|
| Genres | Punk rock pop punk alternative rock |
| Years active | 1987–present |
| Labels | Reprise Warner Lookout! |
What year did Wake Me Up When September Ends come out?
Wake Me Up When September Ends/Released
Green Day’s acclaimed song “Wake Me Up When September Ends” has a personal meaning to frontman Billie Joe Armstrong. The song, which was part of the 2004 album American Idiot (and was released as a single the following year) was being discussed on social media on Friday (1 October) as September drew to an end.