Haushinka
Green Day · The Studio Albums 1990-2009 [2012]
Haushinka is a girl with a peculiar name.
I met her on the eve of my birthday.
Did she know.
Did she know, before she went away,
Does she know?
But its too damn late
This girl has gone far away. Now she's gone.
All I have now is a memory to date.
A cheap hat and cigarettes, and a peculiar name.
I didn't know. I didn't know, before she went away.
I know now. I know now, and it's too damn late.
Will she ever find her way?
I'm too damn young to be too late, but am I?
Yet again I'm kicking myself, and I'll be here in battle scars,
waiting for you.
Waiting for you now.
I met her on the eve of my birthday.
Did she know.
Did she know, before she went away,
Does she know?
But its too damn late
This girl has gone far away. Now she's gone.
All I have now is a memory to date.
A cheap hat and cigarettes, and a peculiar name.
I didn't know. I didn't know, before she went away.
I know now. I know now, and it's too damn late.
Will she ever find her way?
I'm too damn young to be too late, but am I?
Yet again I'm kicking myself, and I'll be here in battle scars,
waiting for you.
Waiting for you now.
Haushinka
Released on Green Day's 2012 compilation album, 'Haushinka' stands as a rare studio recording from the band's prolific 1990s era. The track exemplifies the punk-rock energy that defined their early work, featuring the band's signature blend of aggressive guitar riffs and melodic hooks. While often associated with the themes of the 'American Idiot' period, this song was captured in a different studio session, showcasing the versatility of their songwriting during that decade. It serves as a testament to the band's ability to maintain their core sound while evolving their musical approach over time.