Burnout

Who it's for

Green Day's Dookie opener describes feeling drained, aimless and apathetic as a young adult.

Feelings it meets

• Burnout
• Coming of Age
• Feeling Stuck

What it is

"Burnout" is the opening track on Green Day's third studio album, Dookie, released on Reprise Records in 1994 as the band's major-label debut. It is a fast, restless punk song of about two minutes whose central character feels apathy toward life in general.

Where to find it

All major streaming services.

Before you start

Heads up: Mild language.

Age: Suggested 13+

Rest belongs to the work as the eyelids to the eyes.Rabindranath Tagore, Stray Birds, no. 24