It's been more than 30 years since Green Day's masterpiece 'When I Come Around' came out. When the band, headlining at Lollapalooza India at the Mahalaxmi Race Course grounds played the song yesterday, it retained all its lyrical energy and raw essence of youthful yearning when it was released in 1994 as part of their iconic album, Dookie.

Frontman Billie Joe Armstrong's delivery is almost plaintive, as he sings, '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.'

And that unforgettable riff - punk rock simplicity married to classical toccata. The mid-tempo rhythm creates a laid-back yet steady momentum, setting it apart from the usual frenetic Green Day pace.

The beauty of the song is undeniable, as it makes a yearning to be independent sound like desperately looking forward to the Second Coming. Whether you're navigating the turbulence of young love or simply seeking out space as a boomer, this glorious, deceptively calm track offers comfort and restlessness. It's Green Day at their most authentic.