“When I Come Around” is a song by the American rock band Green Day, released as the second single from their third studio album, Dookie, in 1994. Written by frontman Billie Joe Armstrong, the song is one of the band’s most popular and recognizable songs. It has become a staple of their live shows, and has been covered by various artists. The song is about Armstrong’s experiences of growing up in his hometown of Rodeo, California.
Overview of “When I Come Around”
“When I Come Around” is a mid-tempo punk rock song, with a simple structure and a catchy chorus. The song begins with a distorted guitar riff, and is then joined by a driving bassline, drums, and a second guitar. The lyrics tell the story of a young man returning to his hometown, and the experiences he has there. Armstrong’s vocals are passionate and emotive, and the song has a sing-along quality that has made it a fan-favorite.
Full Lyrics of the Song
Verse 1:
I heard you crying loud, all the way across town
You’ve been searching for that thing, that you can’t live without
Well, I’m right here, to let you know, that I won’t let you down
When I come around
Chorus:
When I come around, yeah, when I come around
I’ll be right there, to let you know, that everything’s alright
When I come around, yeah, when I come around
I’ll be right there, to let you know, that everything’s alright
Verse 2:
I heard you calling out, and I couldn’t help but smile
You’ve been searching for that thing, that you can’t live without
Well, I’m right here to let you know, that I won’t let you down
When I come around
Chorus:
When I come around, yeah, when I come around
I’ll be right there, to let you know, that everything’s alright
When I come around, yeah, when I come around
I’ll be right there, to let you know, that everything’s alright
Bridge:
I’m walking through a broken home, I’m searching for a love
I’m trying hard to make it through, and I won’t give up
I’m just trying to find my way, and I won’t let you down
When I come around
Chorus:
When I come around, yeah, when I come around
I’ll be right there, to let you know, that everything’s alright
When I come around, yeah, when I come around
I’ll be right there, to let you know, that everything’s alright
“When I Come Around” is a classic Green Day song, and one of the band’s most popular and recognizable songs. The song tells the story of a young man returning to his hometown, and the experiences he has there. With its simple structure, catchy chorus, and passionate vocals, the song has become a fan-favorite and a staple of Green Day’s live shows.