Waiting (Green Day song)


"Waiting" is a song by American rock band Green Day. It was released as the third single from their sixth album, Warning, and is the tenth track. The song peaked at number 26 on the Billboard Modern Rock chart.
The melody of the song is somewhat similar to that of "Do You Wanna Dance?" by Bobby Freeman as well as Petula Clark's "Downtown."
The song also appeared as the 20th track on their International Superhits! in 2001.

Reception

The song was also well received by critics. NME, in its review, stated that "'Waiting', with its Mamas And Papas melody and its Kiss Army hook, could sit respectably alongside the band's best material." Slant called the song "instantly memorable."

Music video

The video features Green Day playing in a house while a bunch of young adults are jumping around, breaking various items and having a party. It was directed by Marc Webb.

Track listing

CD
  1. "Waiting" – 3:13
  2. "Macy's Day Parade" – 4:26
  3. "Basket Case" – 2:49
  4. "Waiting" – 3:23
GER CD
  1. "Waiting" – 3:13
  2. "She" – 2:32
  3. "F.O.D." – 3:07
DVD Single
  1. "Waiting" v 3:13
  2. "Waiting" – 3:23
  3. 4 x video snippets: "Basket Case" / "Geek Stink Breath" / "Good Riddance " / "Minority" – 2:30
7"
Side A
  1. "Waiting" – 3:13
Side B
  1. "Maria" – 2:27
Vinyl box set version
Side A
  1. "Waiting" – 3:13
  2. "Macy's Day Parade" – 3:34
Side B
  1. "Fashion Victim" – 2:59
  2. "Castaway" – 4:01

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