Welcome to the Black Parade
My Chemical Romance Lyrics

When I was a young boy
The start of the singer's story, reflecting on his past and how he was led to where he is now.

My father took me into the city
The singer's father was an important figure in his life and influenced him greatly.

To see a marching band
The singer recalls happy memories of watching a parade with his father.

He said, "Son, when you grow up
The artist's father had high hopes for his son's future and wanted him to become a savior for the people in need.

Would you be the savior of the broken The beaten, and the damned?"
The artist's father tells him that he can make a difference by helping those who have suffered from life's hardships and challenges.

He said, "Will you defeat them
The singer's father challenges his son to overcome his own demons and to stand up against the non-believers and their plans for him.

Your demons and all the non-believers?
The singer's father believes that he must face and conquer his own inner demons and the people who don't believe in him.

The plans that they have made?
The artist's father is warning his son about the schemes and plots that people may have against him in the future.

Because one day, I'll leave you
The artist's father is preparing his son for the future when he won't be there to guide him and hopes to leave him with a leader to follow.

A phantom to lead you in the summer
The artist's father hopes to leave him with a role model who will help guide him through his own challenges and trials.

To join the black parade"
The singer's father is referring to the afterlife and hopes that his son will become a leader among those who have passed away.

Sometimes I get the feelin'
The artist reflects on how he sometimes feels like he has someone watching over him.

She's watchin' over me
The singer feels a sense of comfort in knowing that someone is looking out for him.

And other times I feel like I should go
The singer feels conflicted on whether to stay and face his challenges or to give up and leave.

And through it all, the rise and fall
The singer acknowledges the ups and downs of life and how they can affect him.

The bodies in the streets
The artist sees death and destruction as he navigates through difficult times.

And when you're gone, we want you all to know
The artist is aware of his own mortality and wants those around him to know how he feels before he passes away.

We'll carry on, we'll carry on
The singer has hope and plans to keep pushing through even in the darkest times.

And though you're dead and gone, believe me
The singer assures those around him that even after he passes away, his memory and legacy will live on.

Your memory will carry on
The artist wants his story to be remembered and for people to continue to be inspired by it.

A world that sends you reeling
The artist is frustrated with the way the world works and how it can cause him to lose his footing.

From decimated dreams
The artist has had his dreams and aspirations destroyed in the past and feels the pain of that loss.

Your misery and hate will kill us all
The singer sees how negative energy can be destructive to everyone around them.

So paint it black and take it back
The artist feels the need to take control of his own life and his own story by embracing the unknown and the dark.

Let's shout it loud and clear
The singer wants to express his feelings and ideas in a clear and powerful way.

Defiant to the end, we hear the call
The singer plans to stand up for his beliefs and continue to fight until the very end.

To carry on
The singer plans to keep pushing forward despite any obstacles in his way.

And though you're broken and defeated
The artist acknowledges how difficult life can be and how it can wear someone down to the point of defeat.

Your weary widow marches
The artist sees himself as the leader of the people who have faced defeat and feels a sense of responsibility to help them keep moving forward.

On and on, we carry through the fears
The singer recognizes how fear can be crippling and plans to keep moving forward despite that fear.

(Oh, oh, oh) Disappointed faces of your peers
The singer sees how the people around him may not understand him or his mission and feel disappointed in him.

Take a look at me
The artist wants the people around him to see him for who he truly is and what he is capable of achieving.

'Cause I could not care at all
The artist is determined to stay focused on his own goals and is not concerned with what others may think of him or his actions.

Do or die, you'll never make me
The artist feels that he is in control of his own fate and that no one can stop him from achieving his goals.

Because the world will never take my heart
The singer feels that his passion and drive are integral parts of him that no outside force can take away.

Go and try, you'll never break me
The artist is confident in his ability to persevere through any obstacle, no matter how large or difficult it may be.

We want it all, we wanna play this part
The singer is determined to achieve all of his goals and dreams and play his part in the world.

I won't explain or say I'm sorry
The singer is unapologetic for his actions and his beliefs and does not feel the need to explain them to anyone else.

I'm unashamed, I'm gonna show my scars
The singer is proud of his journey and the scars that he has accrued along the way as they serve as a reminder of all that he has overcome.

Give a cheer for all the broken
The artist sees himself as the leader of the people who have faced defeat and wants to cheer them on as they continue their journey alongside him.

Listen here, because it's who we are
The artist wants people to understand and accept him for who he truly is, and to understand the struggles and challenges that have shaped him.

I'm just a man, I'm not a hero
The singer sees himself as a regular person, not a larger-than-life hero, but still recognizes the importance of his actions and impact on those around him.

Just a boy, who had to sing this song
The singer has gone through difficult times but has come out on the other side with a message to share with the world.

We'll carry on
The artist is determined to keep moving forward, no matter what obstacles he may face.

And though you're dead and gone, believe me
The artist wants people to believe in his mission and legacy even after he has passed away.

Your memory will carry on
The artist seeks to leave a lasting impact on the world even after he is no longer around to continue his work.

You'll carry on
The singer is aware of the impact that he has had on the people around him and wants to inspire them to continue his mission.