Green Day – American Idiot
Green Day – American Idiot (2004)
Directed by: Samuel Bayer
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American Idiot by Green Day, a protest song from their album “American Idiot,” critiques mass media and American culture. The track, known for its aggressive punk rock style, marked a new direction for the band with its politically charged lyrics. The music video, directed by Samuel Bayer, features the band performing against a backdrop of a green American flag, symbolizing the song’s theme of dissent and rebellion.