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Artist: Green Day
Track: Basket Case

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I really don't know where this story began
My friend Houston had got himself a girl
Swanky is her name, she's got the best of him
And he's got the best of her in the palm of their hand

And they could care less what's coming up
Sometimes the future doesn't have much luck
This wigged-out thing called love
It may get kinda rough
And they don't really mind
They're on their own

They said this has been motionless orbit flight
Around each other intoxicating their minds
Dancing in the street under suburban lights
They stumbled to the concrete without a hurt

And they could care less what's coming up
Sometimes the future doesn't have much luck
This wigged-out thing called love
It may get kinda rough
And they don't really mind
They're on their own

Love losing control
So you better hold on

As they walked together in time
Leaving all us drunks behind
This wigged-out thing called love
It may get kinda rough
But they don't really mind
They're on their own, own
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Genius Q&A
Q:Who wrote “Basket Case (4-Track Demo)” by Green Day?
“Basket Case (4-Track Demo)” by Green Day was written by Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt & Tré Cool.
Q:When did Green Day release “Basket Case”?
Green Day released “Basket Case” on November 29, 1994.
Q:When did Green Day release “Basket Case (BBC Live Session)”?
Green Day released “Basket Case (BBC Live Session)” on June 8, 1994.
Q:Who produced “Basket Case (Cassette Demo)” by Green Day?
“Basket Case (Cassette Demo)” by Green Day was produced by Green Day.
Q:Who wrote “Basket Case (110th Grey Cup Version)” by Green Day?
“Basket Case (110th Grey Cup Version)” by Green Day was written by Green Day & Billie Joe Armstrong.
Q:Who wrote “Basket Case (BBC Live Session)” by Green Day?
“Basket Case (BBC Live Session)” by Green Day was written by Mike Dirnt, Tré Cool & Billie Joe Armstrong.
Q:When did Green Day release “Basket Case (4-Track Demo)”?
Green Day released “Basket Case (4-Track Demo)” on August 17, 2023.
Q:When did Green Day release “Basket Case (110th Grey Cup Version)”?
Green Day released “Basket Case (110th Grey Cup Version)” on November 19, 2023.
Q:Who wrote “Basket Case - Live at Milton Keynes National Bowl, Milton Keynes, England, 6/18/05” by Green Day?
“Basket Case - Live at Milton Keynes National Bowl, Milton Keynes, England, 6/18/05” by Green Day was written by Billie Joe Armstrong.
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