21st Century Breakdown (song)

"21st Century Breakdown"
Single by Green Day
from the album 21st Century Breakdown
ReleasedDecember 21, 2009
Recorded2008–2009 at Ocean Way Recording, Hollywood, California; Studio 880, Oakland, California; Jel Studios, Newport Beach, California; Costa Mesa Studios, Costa Mesa, California
Genre
Length
  • 5:09 (album)
  • 4:41 (radio/video)
LabelReprise
Composer(s)Green Day
Lyricist(s)Billie Joe Armstrong
Producer(s)
Green Day singles chronology
"East Jesus Nowhere"
(2009)
"21st Century Breakdown"
(2009)
"Last of the American Girls"
(2010)
Music video
"21st Century Breakdown" on YouTube

"21st Century Breakdown" is a song by American rock band Green Day from their album of the same name. Billie Joe Armstrong composed the song, which is mainly based on his personal life and musical influences. The song was released as the fourth single from the album on December 21, 2009.

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