Green Day - Reject Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What inspired Green Day to write the song 'Reject'?

   'Reject' was inspired by a letter Green Day received from the mother of an 8-year-old boy. She was horrified by the band's 1995 album and wrote a formal letter expressing her displeasure. Billie Joe Armstrong responded with a handwritten note, and this incident led to the creation of the song.

2. Did Green Day respond to the letter that inspired 'Reject'?

   Yes, Billie Joe Armstrong replied with a handwritten note addressing the mother's concerns. The song 'Reject' serves as a musical expression of this incident.

3. Is there any connection between 'Reject' and The All-American Rejects band name?

   There is speculation that The All-American Rejects may have taken their name from the song 'Reject,' which contains the line, 'A reject, all American.' However, the band has told different stories about where their name originated.

4. Which album features Green Day's song 'Reject'?

   'Reject' is featured on Green Day's 1997 album 'Nimrod.'

5. Who are the writers behind 'Reject'?

   'Reject' was written by Billie Joe Armstrong, Frank Edwin Wright III (Tre Cool), and Mike Ryan Pritchard (Mike Dirnt).