Why does in the song 21 GUNS say 1 21 guns?

Answer 1

The 21-gun salute is the highest respect the military gives ,usually for war heroes at funerals ,they also give this to the President of the USA for arrivals and departures.

In the Greenday song billie joe is saying that the pride in which we fight is misplaced and to end war all we have to do is throw down our guns.

Answer 2

for me the theme of the song called 21 guns Green Day is giving up or surrendering yourself and hopelessness.

hope that it helps...

Answer 3

The song is titled 21 guns.