Green Day look on the bright side of life with uplifting new song 'Pollyanna'

The trio surprise release the new track

Green Day
Author: Scott ColothanPublished 18th May 2021

Green Day have surprise released an uplifting new song called ‘Pollyanna.’

The standalone single is an anthem of positivity for these turbulent times, and it’s packed with upbeat lyrics about looking on the bright side of life.

“Rainy days and razor blades / I think it’s time to pull up the shades / It’s wonderful to be alive,” sings frontman Billie Joe Armstrong in the opening lines.

He sings later: “Don’t let em get you down / Don’t let em push you around / We’re gonna take back the night / Everything’s gonna be alright.

“Que sera and C’est la vie / Everyday’s a jubilee / It’s wonderful to be alive.”

Green Day wrote on social media: "Better days are looking up the road, and to celebrate we just dropped a brand new song.”

Listen to Green Day’s new song ‘Pollyanna’:

‘Pollyanna’ is the second single Green Day have released in 2021 following ‘Here Comes The Shock’ in February, which was premiered at the National Hockey League event NHL Outdoors at Lake Tahoe.

Last month, Green Day rescheduled the UK leg of their Hella Mega Tour with Fall Out Boy and Weezer for June 2022.

The tour now calls in at the following shows:

JUNE 2022

London Stadium – Fri 24th

Huddersfield John Smith’s Stadium – Sat 25th

Dublin Venue TBA – Mon 27th

Glasgow Bellahouston Park – Wed 29th

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