Dilemma (Green Day song)
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| Single by Green Day | ||||
| from the album Saviors | ||||
| Released | December 7, 2023 | |||
| Recorded | 2023 | |||
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| Length | 3:18 | |||
| Label | Reprise[1] | |||
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| "Dilemma" on YouTube | ||||
"Dilemma" is a song by the American rock band Green Day, released as a third single from the band's fourteenth studio album Saviors (2024). A music video was released alongside the single on December 7, 2023.
Background and composition
"Dilemma" was announced on December 4 on the band's social media accounts, revealing the song's release date as the 7th.[2]
"Dilemma" has been described musically as punk rock, pop-punk and power pop.[3][4][5]
Billie Joe Armstrong stated the meaning of the song "was one of those songs that was kind of easy to write because it was so personal to me. We've seen so many of our peers struggle with addiction and mental illness. This song is all about the pain that comes from those experiences."[6][7][8][9]
Music video
The music video for the song, which was released on the same date as the single, begins in black and white and ends in color and features Billie Joe Armstrong drinking heavily at a show.[10] It was shot at Alex's Bar in Long Beach, California.[11] It was directed by Ryan Baxley.
Personnel
Green Day
- Billie Joe Armstrong – guitar, lead vocals
- Mike Dirnt – bass, backing vocals
- Tré Cool – drums, percussion
Production
- Rob Cavallo – producer
- Chris Lord-Alge – mixing
Charts
| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada Rock (Billboard)[12] | 26 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[13] | 25 |
| US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[14] | 21 |
| US Rock Airplay (Billboard)[15] | 17 |
| US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)[16] | 29 |
References
- ^ "Saviors - Album by Green Day". Apple Music. 2024-01-19. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
- ^ Skinner, Tom (December 6, 2023). "Green Day announce new single 'Dilemma', coming this week". NME.
- ^ Armstrong, Megan (December 7, 2023). "Green Day's In-Your-Face 'Dilemma' Video Shows The Underbelly Of The Rockstar Lifestyle". Uproxx. Retrieved December 10, 2023.
- ^ John, Lewis (December 7, 2023). "Green Day Release New Single and Music Video "Dilemma"". RecordSpin. Retrieved December 10, 2023.
- ^ https://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/88072/Green-Day-Saviors/
- ^ Carter, Emily (December 7, 2023). "Green Day have shared a personal new single, Dilemma". Kerrang!.
- ^ Breihan, Tom (December 7, 2023). "Green Day – "Dilemma"". Stereogum.
- ^ Strauss, Matthew (December 7, 2023). "Green Day Share Video for New Song "Dilemma"". Pitchfork.
- ^ "Green Day Releases New Single 'Dilemma'". Blabbermouth.net. December 7, 2023.
- ^ Strauss, Matthew (December 7, 2023). "Green Day Share Video for New Song "Dilemma"". Pitchfork.
- ^ Richardson, Brandon (December 7, 2023). "Alex's Bar is a star in Green Day's new 'Dilemma' music video". Long Beach Post.
- ^ "Green Day Chart History (Canada Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. January 8, 2024. Retrieved January 5, 2024.
- ^ "Green Day Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved February 4, 2024.
- ^ "Green Day Chart History (Rock Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved February 4, 2023.
- ^ "Green Day Chart History (Mainstream Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved February 4, 2024.
