Green Day's 'Pulling Teeth' EXPLAINED | Hidden Meaning & Song Analysis

What is Green Day's "Pulling Teeth" really about? In this video, we break down the meaning behind the track from their iconic Dookie album. Often mistaken for a love song, "Pulling Teeth" has a much darker, satirical edge. Discover the lyrics' true message, the inspiration behind the song, and how it fits into Green Day's early punk sound.

🎸 Album: Dookie (1994)
🎤 Artist: Green Day
🎵 Song: Pulling Teeth

🔍 Topics covered:

Pulling Teeth lyrics meaning

Satire and dark humor in punk rock

Billie Joe Armstrong's songwriting style

Domestic violence themes in music

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- "Pulling Teeth" was written about Mike Dirnt's abusive relationship.

Billie Joe wrote the song as a humorous take on Mike's relationship with his girlfriend Anastasia who would later become his wife (and now ex-wife.) The song pokes fun at the couple who once had a pillow fight that sent the Green Day bassist to the emergency room after he ran around a corner and hit his head on a low-hanging beam which caused him to fall backwards, breaking both of his elbows.