Lyrics When I Come Around

When I Come Around by Green Day was primarily written by Billie Joe Armstrong following an argument with his girlfriend, Adrienne Nesser. The lyrics reflect Armstrongs feelings during their time apart, before they ultimately reconciled and got married. The track became one of the bands biggest hits, noted for its catchy melody and relatable lyrics.

 I heard you crying loud
all the way across town
You've been searching for that someone
and it's me out on the prowl
As you sit around feeling sorry for yourself
Well, don't get lonely now
And dry your whining eyes
I'm just roaming for the moment
Sleazin' my back yard so don't get
so uptight you been thinking about ditching me

No time to search the world around
Cause you know where I'll be found
When I come around


I heard it all before
So don't knock down my door
I'm a loser and a user so I don't need no accuser
to try and slag me down because I know you're right
So go do what you like
Make sure you do it wise
You may find out that your self doubt
means nothing was ever there
You can't go forcing something
if it's just not right

No time to search the world around
Cause you know where I'll be found
When I come around



No time to search the world around
Cause you know where I'll be found
When I come around

When I come around
When I come around
When I come around