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“Oh Love”, the first single released from Green Day’s 9th studio album entitled ¡Uno!, deals with matters of the heart and sexual tension. Billie’s lyrics are a calling to a lost or unrequited love; a sort-of loss of control after trying to suppress those feelings for some time and moving on with life.

Along with the regular single, there was an EP released by the same name, containing some previous hits as B-sides.

The video received its fair share of controversy. Frontman Billie Joe told Billboard in 2012:

It’s very lustful. It shows the stereotypes of a rock star’s life.

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Find answers to frequently asked questions about the song and explore its deeper meaning

What did Green Day say about "Oh Love"?
Genius Answer

Billie told MTV News:

Oh Love' is kind of like leading with your heart and not necessarily with your brain as much, and [also] kind of maybe losing your mind, and shooting a little bit more from the crotch area.

Where can I find the song's official lyric video?
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Credits
Backing Vocals
Keyboard
Guitar Technician
Bass Technician
Drum Technician
Engineer
Second Engineer
Additional Engineering
Mixing Engineer
Mixing Assistant
Additional Mixing Assistant
Mastering Engineer
Video Director
Video Producer
Video Executive Producer
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Phonographic Copyright
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​Mastered At
Release Date
July 16, 2012
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