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Why Do You Want Him was the first song that Billie Joe Armstrong ever wrote, it was at the age of 14 that he wrote "Why Do You Want Him?"

Song Meaning[]

This is Armstrong's first song, he wrote it at the age of 14. This was his way to express his feelings about his mother's new partner - a person that he and his siblings had a strong dislike of.

The author believes that his mother is obsessed with this man, while he doesn't care about her that much and hurts her with his indifference. And so the author is asking why she still wants him when everyone else has already realized that he's not worth her tears or even her attention.

Lyrics[]

[Verse 1] I saw you standing alone with a sad look on your face

You call him on the phone, looks like he left without a trace

Tears falling out of your eyes, he's living in a disguise

You've been feeling bad for so long, you wonder if it's right or wrong

[Chorus]

Why do you want him?

Why do you want him?

[Verse 2]

Now many days have gone by, you still just sit there and cry

You're feeling bad for yourself, his memory will always dwell

You're so obsessed with his love, that's why push came to shove

You've been feeling bad for so long, you wonder if it's right or wrong

[Chorus]

Why do you want him?

Why do you want him?

Why do you want him?

Why do you want him?

[Bridge]

I thought a way out

Throw it all away

Just think about

Yeah, something to say

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[Guitar Solo]

[Chorus]

Why do you want him?

Why do you want him?

Why do you want him?

Why do you want him?

See Also[]

veGreen Day discography
Albums Studio

39/SmoothKerplunk!DookieInsomniacNimrodWarning:American Idiot21st Century Breakdown¡Uno!¡Dos!¡Tré!Revolution RadioFather of All MotherfuckersSaviors

Compilation

1,039/Smoothed Out Slappy HoursInternational Superhits!ShenanigansDemoliciousGreatest Hits: God's Favorite BandDemosDemos & Outtakes

Soundtracks

The Original Broadway Cast Recording (Selections)

Live

Bowling Bowling Bowling Parking ParkingFoot in MouthTune In, Tokyo...Bullet in a BibleLast Night on Earth (Live in Tokyo)Awesome as FuckOn the RadioWoodstock 1994BBC SessionsLive at the Electric FactoryLive in Barcelona

Extended Plays Studio

1,000 HoursSlappySweet Children

Compilation

Oh LoveOtis Big Guitar Mix

Live

Live TracksLive in Japan21 GunsLive at the WhiskyThe BBC Sessions Part 1 (Part 2) • Live From Hella Mega!

Singles

LongviewWelcome to ParadiseBasket CaseWhen I Come AroundGeek Stink BreathStuck with MeBrain Stew/JadedHitchin' a RideTime of Your Life (Good Riddance)RedundantNice Guys Finish LastMinorityWarningWaitingPoprocks & CokeI Fought the LawShoplifterAmerican IdiotBoulevard of Broken DreamsHolidayWake Me Up When September EndsJesus of SuburbiaThe Saints Are ComingWorking Class HeroThe Simpsons ThemeKnow Your Enemy21 GunsGoing to Pasalacqua2000 Light Years AwayChristie RoadJ.A.R.DesensitizedEast Jesus Nowhere21st Century Breakdown21 Guns (Cast Version)Last of the American GirlsWhen It's TimeDon't Want to Know If You Are LonelyOh LoveKill the DJLet Yourself GoStray HeartX-KidBang BangLetterbomb (Live)Still BreathingRevolution RadioFell for You (Otis Mix)Father of All...Xmas Time of the YearOh Yeah!DreamingHere Comes the ShockPollyannaRock and Roll All Nite (Live from Hella Mega)Holy Toledo!

Box Sets

Green Day BoxDookie/InsomniacSingles BoxFoot in Mouth/Bowling Bowling Bowling Parking ParkingDookie/NimrodUltimate Collectors BoxThe Green Day Collection21st Century Breakdown/American IdiotThe Studio Albums 1990–2009Uno... Dos... Tré!The Ultimate American IdiotBoombox and Cassette

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