Green Day - Longview Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What album is 'Longview' from?

   'Longview' is from Green Day's third studio album, 'Dookie,' which was released on February 1, 1994.

2. Who directed the music video for 'Longview'?

   The music video for 'Longview' was directed by Bay Area music video director Mark Kohr, who also worked on other Green Day videos.

3. How did bassist Mike Dirnt come up with the bass line for 'Longview'?

   Mike Dirnt came up with the famous bass line while he was high on LSD. The next day, he and Billie Joe had a hard time remembering it, and what became the song's bassline was what they could recall to the best of their ability.

4. What themes are explored in 'Longview'?

   The song explores themes of intense boredom, loneliness, and frustration. It also touches on using masturbation as a means of escape.

5. How was the music video for 'Longview' received?

   The 'Longview' music video received heavy airplay on MTV and was nominated for three MTV Video Music Awards in 1994, including Best Group Video, Best Alternative Video, and Best New Artist.

6. Where was the 'Longview' music video filmed?

   The music video was filmed in a dimly-lit basement of a broken-down house in Oakland, California, where Green Day used to live. The band members intended a grungy look for the video.