Chump

Album: Dookie (1994)
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Songfacts®:

  • Billie Joe Armstrong wrote this song about the boyfriend of a girl he liked. Billie Joe never met the guy. >>
    Suggestion credit:
    Bob - Rio Vista, CA
  • In 1994, some bands still considered albums as cohesive units rather than a random selection of songs. "Chump," with a raucous ending that resolves into a fade-out, was built to flow into the opening strains of the next track, "Longview," which fades us, making a nice transition.

Comments: 3

  • Ben from LondonChump is a name that's enough to turn you off to the whole album.
    But once you see it live?
  • Adam from Perry, Nyman can i relate to this song...except i know the guy, not personley. ya hear that Jack!
  • Dan from Kansas City, KsLove this song, im listening to it right now! the bass is killer!
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