Basket Case Lyrics – Green Day Meaning & Facts By (Singles). You Can Watch This Video On YouTube While The Lyrics Are Written By Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt & Tré Cool. The Music Track Was Released Date :November 29, 1994.
[Verse 1: Billie Joe Armstrong]
Do you have the time
To listen to me whine
About nothing and everything all at once?
I am one of those
Melodramatic fools
Neurotic to the bone, no doubt about it
[Explanation of Verse 1]
The singer begins by asking if the listener has time to hear him complain about various things that may seem trivial or overwhelming. He describes himself as one of those stagy objects who tends to be overmuch emotional and neurotic.
[Chorus: Billie Joe Armstrong]
Sometimes, I give myself the creeps
Sometimes, my mind plays tricks on me
It all keeps adding up
I think I’m cracking up
Am I just paranoid
Or am I just stoned?
[Explanation of Chorus]
The chorus reveals the singer’s inner turmoil. He confesses that at times, he feels uneasy and that his mind plays tricks on him. All these passions together make him feel spooked that he might be losing touch with what is real.The question of whether he is just paranoid or under the influence of substances like being stoned is left open-ended.
[Verse 2: Billie Joe Armstrong]
And I went to a shrink
To analyze my dreams
She says it’s lack of sex that’s bringing me down
And I went to a whore
He said my life’s a bore
So quit my whining ’cause it’s bringing her down
[Explanation of Verse 2]
The singer shares his experience of seeking professional help by going to a therapist (shrink).The therapist suggests that his problems may be linked to a lack of sexual exertion. In a humorous twist, the songster also visits a coitus worker who dismisses his complaints about life being boring.
[Chorus: Billie Joe Armstrong]
Sometimes, I give myself the creeps
Sometimes, my mind plays tricks on me
It all keeps adding up
I think I’m cracking up
Am I just paranoid?
Huh yeah, yeah
(Ooh, ooh)
[Explanation of Chorus]
The second chorus repeats the earlier sentiments, emphasizing the singer’s ongoing struggle with his mental state. The question of whether he is paranoid or influenced by substances is reiterated.
[Bridge: Billie Joe Armstrong]
Grasping to control
So I better hold on
[Explanation of Bridge]
The bridge of the song introduces a sense of desperation and the need for control. The songster expresses a desire to grasp onto whatever airs of control he can find in order to manage with his fear.
[Chorus: Billie Joe Armstrong]
Sometimes, I give myself the creeps
Sometimes, my mind plays tricks on me
It all keeps adding up
I think I’m cracking up
Am I just paranoid
Or am I just stoned?
[Explanation of Chorus]
The final chorus repeats the familiar theme of the singer feeling overwhelmed and questioning whether his experiences are due to paranoia or the influence of substances.
