When I Come Around
Music X Tabs "" Album: Dookie & International Superhits Bassist: Mike Dirnt Tabber: [email protected] Standard Tuning Key of Symbols and Notations: ============================ h = Hammer On p = Pull Off / = Slide to x = Palm Mute INTRO: **The Guitar Will Play the Following Progression: F# C# D# B Then Come in with: G|-----3h4p3-| D|-4-4-------| A|-----------| E|-----------| **Then You'll break Into the Verse. The Verse Bass Line is as Follows: VERSE: G|-------3h4p3--------------------------------------------------| D|-4-4-4-------------3h4p3--------------------------------------| A|-------------4-4-4--------6-6-6-2-
When I Come Around – A Song That Will Make You Feel Nostalgic
The Evolution of Green Day’s Sound
Green Day, the iconic American punk rock band, has been around since the mid-80s, but it was their third album, Dookie, that propelled them to mainstream success. Released in 1994, Dookie was filled with catchy, rebellious, and angst-ridden tracks that captured the spirit of a generation. Among these tracks was “When I Come Around,” a song that would become one of Green Day’s most beloved hits.
The Meaning Behind the Music
“When I Come Around” is a song that speaks to the emotions of young love and wanderlust. It tells the story of a man who is always on the move, never staying in one place for too long. He’s searching for something, but he doesn’t quite know what it is. He’s restless, torn between his desire to roam and his desire for stability:
“I heard you crying loud, all the way across town
You’ve been searching for that someone, and it’s me out on the prowl
As you sit around feeling sorry for yourself
Well, don’t get lonely now, and dry your whining eyes
I’m just roaming for the moment, sleazin’ my back yard so don’t get so uptight
You’ve been thinking about ditching me”
Lyrically, the song captures the emotional turbulence of youth. It’s about trying to find your place in the world and feeling like you don’t quite fit in. It’s about wanting to live life on your own terms and not conforming to societal expectations. In that sense, “When I Come Around” is a song that has resonated with fans for nearly three decades.
The Power of Music
As with many great songs, “When I Come Around” is more than just a catchy tune. It’s a time capsule that takes you back to a particular moment in history. For those who grew up in the 90s, the opening guitar riff is instantly recognizable. It’s a piece of music that transports you to a time and place where anything seems possible. It’s a song that speaks to the idealism and hopefulness of youth.
But even for those who didn’t grow up with the song, “When I Come Around” still has the power to move people. It’s a testament to the universality of music and its ability to transcend time and place. The song has been covered by dozens of artists over the years, and it continues to be a staple of rock radio to this day.
The Legacy of Green Day
Green Day’s influence on punk rock and alternative music cannot be overstated. Over the years, the band has continued to evolve and experiment, never content to rest on their laurels. From the politically charged American Idiot to the stripped-down and raw 21st Century Breakdown, Green Day has always been a band that is willing to take risks and push the boundaries of what is considered punk rock.
But it is Dookie, and “When I Come Around” in particular, that remains the band’s most enduring legacy. It’s a reminder of a time when punk rock was about more than just the music. It was a way of life, a rejection of the status quo, and a celebration of individuality.