Coming Clean
Green Day · The Studio Albums 1990-2009 [2012]
Seventeen and strung out on confusion
Trapped inside a roll of disillusion
I found out what it takes to be a man
Mom and dad will never understand
Secrets collecting dust but never forget
Skeletons come to life in my closet
I found out what it takes to be a man
Mom and dad will never understand
What's happening to me
Seventeen and coming clean for the first time
I finally figured out myself for the first time
I found out what it takes to be a man
Mom and dad will never understand
What's happened to me
Trapped inside a roll of disillusion
I found out what it takes to be a man
Mom and dad will never understand
Secrets collecting dust but never forget
Skeletons come to life in my closet
I found out what it takes to be a man
Mom and dad will never understand
What's happening to me
Seventeen and coming clean for the first time
I finally figured out myself for the first time
I found out what it takes to be a man
Mom and dad will never understand
What's happened to me
Coming Clean
Released on Green Day's 2012 compilation The Studio Albums 1990-2009, "Coming Clean" stands as a defining track from the band's punk rock and alternative metal era. The song features the iconic guitar riff and driving rhythm characteristic of Green Day's sound, blending raw energy with melodic hooks that have become staples of their discography. It reflects the band's ability to maintain their signature style while evolving their songwriting over decades. As a staple of their live performances and radio rotation, the recording captures the essence of the mid-90s to early 2000s alternative scene, showcasing Green Day's enduring influence on modern rock music.