Dilemma is a song by the American rock band Green Day, released as a third single from the band's fourteenth studio album Saviors (2024). A music video was released alongside the single on December 7, 2023. The song received a nomination for Best Rock Song at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards.[2]
| "Dilemma" | ||||
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| Single by Green Day | ||||
| from the album Saviors | ||||
| Released | December 7, 2023 | |||
| Recorded | 2023 | |||
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| Length | 3:18 | |||
| Label | Reprise[1] | |||
| Songwriter(s) | ||||
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| Green Day singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Dilemma" on YouTube | ||||
Background and composition
edit"Dilemma" was announced on December 4 on the band's social media accounts, revealing the song's release date as the 7th.[3]
"Dilemma" has been described musically as punk rock, pop-punk and power pop.[4][5][6]
Billie Joe Armstrong stated the meaning of the song "was one of those songs that was kind of easy to write because it was so personal to me. We've seen so many of our peers struggle with addiction and mental illness. This song is all about the pain that comes from those experiences."[7][8][9][10]
Music video
editThe music video for the song, which was released on the same date as the single, begins in black and white and ends in color and features Billie Joe Armstrong drinking heavily at a show.[11] It was shot at Alex's Bar in Long Beach, California.[12] It was directed by Ryan Baxley.
Live performances
editGreen Day played the live debut of "Dilemma" during their performance as part of the 2024 edition of Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve.[13] The band then performed an acoustic version of "Dilemma" on January 16, 2024 in a New York City subway station with Jimmy Fallon, as part of a segment for The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon; while the performance did not air, it was uploaded to the show's YouTube channel on January 18.[14][15] The song was included in the setlist of their January 18, 2024 show at Irving Plaza, as part of the Small Stages Series by Sirius XM.[16] On April 3, 2024, the band played the song at the Fillmore during a charity concert for the United Nations Right Here, Right Now Global Climate Alliance.[17]
"Dilemma" is included in the setlist of the Saviors Tour, the ongoing concert tour in support of Saviors which began on May 30, 2024.[18] On July 26, 2024, the band played "Dilemma" during their appearance on Good Morning America's televised "Summer Concert Series".[19] The band also played the song during their appearance on the American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special on October 6, 2024.[20]
Credits and personnel
editCredits are adapted from iTunes.[21]
Green Day
- Billie Joe Armstrong – lead vocals, guitar, composer, lyricist, producer
- Mike Dirnt – background vocals, bass guitar, composer, producer
- Tré Cool – drums, composer, producer
Additional personnel
- Rob Cavallo – producer
- Chris Lord-Alge – mixing engineer
- Chris Dugan – recording engineer
- Ted Jensen – mastering engineer
- Greyson Smith – editing engineer
- Butch Walker – additional engineer
- Mark Aguilar – additional engineer
- Andrew Hans Buscher – guitar technician
- Nathaniel Mela – drum technician
- Brian Judd – assistant mixing engineer
- Duncan Fuller – assistant engineer
- Scott Moore – assistant engineer
- Jacob Spitzer – assistant engineer
Charts
edit| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada Rock (Billboard)[22] | 1 |
| Czech Republic (Rádio – Top 100)[23] | 45 |
| Germany Airplay (TopHit)[24] | 37 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[25] | 25 |
| US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[26] | 32 |
| US Rock Airplay (Billboard)[27] | 1 |
References
edit- ^ "Saviors - Album by Green Day". Apple Music. 2024-01-19. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
- ^ Atkinson, Katie (8 November 2024). "Grammy Nominations 2025: See the Complete List". Billboard. Retrieved 8 November 2024.
- ^ Skinner, Tom (December 6, 2023). "Green Day announce new single 'Dilemma', coming this week". NME.
- ^ Armstrong, Megan (December 7, 2023). "Green Day's In-Your-Face 'Dilemma' Video Shows The Underbelly Of The Rockstar Lifestyle". Uproxx. Retrieved December 10, 2023.
- ^ John, Lewis (December 7, 2023). "Green Day Release New Single and Music Video "Dilemma"". RecordSpin. Retrieved December 10, 2023.
- ^ "Review: Green Day - Saviors | Sputnikmusic".
- ^ Carter, Emily (December 7, 2023). "Green Day have shared a personal new single, Dilemma". Kerrang!.
- ^ Breihan, Tom (December 7, 2023). "Green Day – "Dilemma"". Stereogum.
- ^ Strauss, Matthew (December 7, 2023). "Green Day Share Video for New Song "Dilemma"". Pitchfork.
- ^ "Green Day Releases New Single 'Dilemma'". Blabbermouth.net. December 7, 2023.
- ^ Strauss, Matthew (December 7, 2023). "Green Day Share Video for New Song "Dilemma"". Pitchfork.
- ^ Richardson, Brandon (December 7, 2023). "Alex's Bar is a star in Green Day's new 'Dilemma' music video". Long Beach Post.
- ^ "'New Year's Rockin' Eve' performers include LL Cool J, Cardi B". KABC-TV. December 27, 2023. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
- ^ Kaufman, Gil (January 17, 2024). "Green Day and Jimmy Fallon Rock N.Y. Subway Station With Surprise 'Basket Case' Performance". Billboard. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
- ^ Kaufman, Gil (January 19, 2024). "'Tonight Show' Posts Official Video of Green Day's Ripping Subway Pop-Up Concert". Billboard. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
- ^ Shanfeld, Ethan (January 19, 2024). "Green Day Previews New Album 'Saviors' at Intimate, Hit-Filled Irving Plaza Show". Variety. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
- ^ Ruskin, Zack (April 3, 2024). "Green Day riles up S.F. crowd for a cause". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
- ^ Carter, Emily (May 31, 2024). "Green Day: Here's the setlist from the first night of The Saviors Tour". Kerrang!. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
- ^ "Green Day played Central Park for GMA's Summer Concert Series (pics, setlist)". BrooklynVegan. July 26, 2024. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
- ^ Carter, Emily (October 7, 2024). "See Green Day perform Dilemma at the American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special". Kerrang!. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
- ^ "Dilemma — Song by Green Day — Apple Music". Retrieved November 18, 2024.
- ^ "Green Day Chart History (Canada Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
- ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select 16. týden 2024 in the date selector. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
- ^ "Top Radio Hits Germany Weekly Chart: Oct 10, 2024". TopHit. Retrieved October 15, 2024.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. January 8, 2024. Retrieved January 5, 2024.
- ^ "Green Day Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
- ^ "Green Day Chart History (Rock Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved March 31, 2024.