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about this song
“Having a Blast” tells the story of a suicide bomber. Though the phrase usually signifies fun, in this context, a blast refers to the activation of the bomber’s explosives. The song is a metaphor for bottled-up emotions and anxiety. Lead singer and guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong has been quoted as saying that “Having a Blast” is: a song about wanting to blow yourself up because you’re going through some kind of torment.