Day Вђ“ 21 Guns - Green

Directed by Marc Webb, the video depicts the characters Christian (Josh Boswell) and Gloria (Lisa Stelly) in a room under fire from bullets that leave white trails.

Within the concept of 21st Century Breakdown , it represents a pivotal moment for the characters Christian and Gloria, where they are urged to "lay down their arms" and stop their self-destructive fight against the system to save their relationship. Cultural Impact Green Day – 21 Guns

It peaked at No. 22 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it their highest-charting single since "Wake Me Up When September Ends". Directed by Marc Webb, the video depicts the

May 26, 2009 (Digital/Radio), July 14, 2009 (CD). Genre: Arena rock, pop-punk, and power pop. 22 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it

Viewed independently, the song serves as an anti-war anthem questioning the cost of conflict and the psychological toll on those involved.

A version of the song is included in the Broadway musical American Idiot , performed by the cast.