2003ā2004: Independent success
After the release of their mini-album, Fall Out Boy built a large following playing in the Chicago area. Drummer Andy Hurley, formerly of Racetraitor, joined the band, while Mike Pareskuwicz and T.J. Kunasch left. At this time, Stump also took over rhythm guitar duties. After signing to Fueled By Ramen, they released their first full-length album, Take This to Your Grave, on May 6, 2003.
With singles Grand Theft Autumn/Where Is Your Boy and Saturday receiving video airplay on FUSE and mtvU and radio airplay on alternative stations across the country, the band soon gained a cult following. The album sold very well and eventually achieved gold status, but only after the success of their next album, From Under The Cork Tree.
In mid-2003 the band signed with Island Records, part of the super label The Island Def Jam Music Group along with Def Jam Records. While recording their mainstream debut, they released the acoustic EP My Heart Will Always Be the B-Side to My Tongue on Fueled by Ramen, May 18, 2004. It debuted at #153 on the Billboard Top 200, their first entry on the chart. The two-disc set included a DVD with videos, more acoustic performances, and a fan photo gallery.
2005ā2006: Commercial debut
On May 3, 2005, Fall Out Boy released their major label debut, From Under the Cork Tree, which debuted on the Billboard 200 at #9, selling over 68,000 copies in its first week. The album achieved double platinum status and has sold over 2.5 million albums in the US alone. Earlier that year, the bandās stability was threatened when Wentz overdosed on the sedative Ativan in a failed suicide attempt. The track 7 Minutes In Heaven (Atavan Halen) from their album From Under the Cork Tree is based upon Wentzās attempted suicide.
Their first single, Sugar Weāre Goinā Down, peaked at #8 on the Billboard Hot 100, #6 on the Pop 100 and #3 on the Modern Rock Charts. The video reached #1 on MTVās TRL, where it was retired on August 26, 2005. The video also won the MTV2 Award at the 2005 MTV Video Music Awards, prompting a huge new interest and surge in sales. The band was also nominated for āBest New Artistā at the 2006 Grammy Awards.
The second single off the album, Dance, Dance, became their second Top 10 Single when it peaked at #9 on the Hot 100. It also reached #6 on the Pop 100 and became the bands top charted hit when it reached #2 on the Modern Rock Charts. The video for the song premiered on TRL on October 11, 2005; it soon reached #1 and was later retired on January 17, 2006. The third single off the album, A Little Less Sixteen Candles, A Little More āTouch Meā, was much less popular than both prior singles but still managed to peak at #65 on the Hot 100 and hit #1 twice on TRL, retiring on June 6, 2006.
2007: Continuing prosperity
Fall Out Boyās third studio album, titled Infinity On High, was released on February 6, 2007. The lead single, This Aināt A Scene, Itās An Arms Race, debuted at the 2006 American Music Awards. The video debuted on MTV on Tuesday, December 19, 2006. In the albumās opening week, Infinity on High reached number 1 on the Billboard 200, selling 260,000 copies.
āThis Aināt a Scene, Itās an Arms Raceā peaked at number 2 on the UK Singles Chart on February 4, 2007, making it their most successful song in the UK to date. The single also peaked on the U.S. Hot 100 at number 2 and the U.S. Pop 100 at number 1. The Carpal Tunnel Of Love (the second single released from the album) reached number 81 on the U.S. Hot 100 by way of digital sales alone. Thnks fr th Mmrs was released on April 9, 2007 and made it to #14 on the Billboard Hot 100 and peaked at #12 on the UK Singles chart.
Showing their versatility, Fall Out Boy has collaborated with rappers Kanye West, Babyface, Jay-Z, and Timbaland. Babyface produced and Jay Z is featured on Thriller. They also worked with Timbaland on his new album Timbaland Presents Shock Value, where they are featured on the track One and Only, for which Stump and Wentz both contributed in writing. Stump was also featured on two songs with Gym Class Heroes (also signed with Fueled By Ramen), including their #1 Single Cupidās Chokehold. He also was a guest vocalist on Motion City Soundtrackās single, Everything Is Alright as well as contributing to If You Could Remember.
2008-2009:
On April 1, 2008, Fall Out Boy released their live album, **** Live in Phoenix. The album was recorded in Pheonix on June 22. It contained a studio recording of Micheal Jacksonās Beat It with John Mayer as a guest on the guitar.
On December 16th, 2008, Fall Out Boy released their 4th studio album, Folie Ć Deux (literally meaning āmadness shared by twoā). The lead single for the album, I Donāt Care was released September 8, 2008.
On November 17, 2009, Believers Never Die - Greatest Hits was released, featuring two new songs titled Alpha Dog and From Now On We Are Enemies. Along with the release of this compilation, Fall Out Boy announced that they were taking a break. "We're just taking a break and decompressing. We're not putting terms on when we're coming back. We're going to come back when everybody's excited about it and it's fun." said Pete Wentz to J14 Magazine.
2010-2012: Hiatus
In early 2010 the band entered a state of hiatus, with each member eventually going off to explore their own musical interests. Wentz formed DJ duo Black Cards with singer Bebe Rexha in July 2010, releasing an EP before Rexha quietly left the group in January 2012. Trohman and Hurley started the band The Damned Things with Scott Ian from Anthrax and members of Every Time I Die, releasing their debut album Ironiclast in December 2010.
Stump recorded his debut solo album Soul Punk which was released on July 26, 2011. Despite gaining generally positive reviews, ticket sales were poor with many Fall Out Boy fans unwilling to follow him in his new musical direction. This negative feedback caused Stump to create his blog entry "We Liked You Better Fat" in which he honestly aired his feelings, causing Wentz to reach out to him and ultimately begin collborating again musically in February 2012.
2013-2014: Reunion and Save Rock and Roll
During 2012, the band reformed and began attempts to reinvent their sound. Sessions were difficult, with early attempts a struggle to produce new material. On February 4, 2013 the band simultaneously announced their reunion, a new single My Songs Know What You Did in the Dark (Light Em Up) and the album Save Rock and Roll which was released the following month.
2014ā2016: American Beauty/American Psycho
Centuries - the first single of Fall Out Boy's sixth studio album - premiered on September 8, 2014. Another song titled Immortals was released October 14, 2014, as part of the soundtrack for the Walt Disney film Big Hero 6. On November 24, 2014, the title of Fall Out Boy's sixth studio album was announced as American Beauty/American Psycho; the album was released on January 20, 2015.
2017ā2022: MANIA
On April 27, 2017, Fall Out Boy announced that their new album was set to be released on September 15, titled M A N I A. The first single, Young and Menace was released the same day. The second single, Champion was released in the U.S. on June 22 and worldwide on June 23. On August 3, 2017, Patrick Stump tweeted that the album's release would be pushed back to January 19, 2018, because the band were not satisfied with the results of their work at the time.
A few months after the release of MANIA, Fall Out Boy released their ninth EP, Lake Effect Kid. It was released on August 23, 2018 through Island and DCD2. It features themes from their older albums as well as a song that was a demo for CitizensFOB Mixtape: Welcome To The New Administration -- which was a promotional mixtape for Folie Ć deux.
They then released Believers Never Die (Volume 2) on November 15, 2019. It is their second greatest hits album and was released through Island. It included two new songs, Bob Dylan and Dear Future Self (Hands Up) .
2023āpresent: So Much (For) Stardust
Fall Out Boy released a new single, Love From the Other Side, on January 18, 2023. The single featured the song, Love From the Other Side, as well as an edit of the track. After the release of this single, they announced that their eighth studio album, So Much (For) Stardust, was to fully release on March 24, 2023. This album marked the first time the band had released music through Fueled By Ramen since Take This to Your Grave, their 2003 debut album. They also once again joined forces with producer Neal Avron, who produced From Under the Cork Tree, Infinity on High, and Folie Ć Deux.
A Little Less Sixteen Candles
Fall Out Boy Lyrics
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Dropping "I'm sorry" like you're still around
And I know you're dressed up
Hey kid you'll never live this down
You're just the girl all the boys want to dance with
And I'm just the boy who's had too many chances
She said, she said, she said, "Why don't you just drop dead?"
I don't blame you for being you
But you can't blame me for hating it
So say, what are you waiting for?
Kiss her, kiss her
I set my clocks early 'cause I know I'm always late
Write me off, give up on me
Cause darling what did you expect
I'm just off, a lost cause
A long shot, don't even take this bet
You can make all the moves, you can aim all the spotlights
Get all the sighs and the moans just right
I'm sleeping on your folk's porch again, dreaming
She said, she said, she said, "Why don't you just drop dead?"
I don't blame you for being you
But you can't blame me for hating it
So say, what are you waiting for?
Kiss her, kiss her
I set my clocks early 'cause I know I'm always late
Always on (always on)
You said you'd keep me honest
Always on (always on)
But I won't call you on it
Always on (always on)
I don't blame you for being you
But you can't blame me for hating it
So say, what are you waiting for?
Kiss her, kiss her
I set my clocks early 'cause I know I'm always late
I set my clocks early 'cause I know I'm always late
The opening lines express the singer's emotional turbulence, as he feels sorry about something and keeps apologizing even to the person who is gone. He recognizes his mistake and knows that he messed up, leading to her leaving him. The lyrics highlight his regret and sadness as he asks her to come back and forgive him, but she seems to have moved on. The second verse depicts the girl as the one with the upper hand or the one who everyone wants to be with, and the singer as the loser who doesn't stand a chance. The use of the metaphor of boys wanting to dance with her portrays the girl as the center of attention and in demand. However, the use of the word 'chances' makes it clear that he has been rejected many times by her, hence the self-deprecating way he speaks of himself, 'just the boy who's had too many chances.'
The chorus is very powerful and reflects the singer's frustration and anger towards the girl, who he blames for his own inability to move on. He accepts that he hates her for who she is but knows that it's not entirely her fault. As much as she is responsible for how she is, he can't help but hate her. The phrase "Kiss her, kiss her" is an indication of his wrestling thoughts when he is with her. He drags himself down, considering himself a lost cause and even urging her to "Write me off, give up on me." The girl is portrayed as having moved on and as someone who has control over everyone, including him.
Line by Line Meaning
I confess, I'm messed up
I admit, I have some issues
Dropping "I'm sorry's" like you're still around
Apologizing even though you're not there anymore
And I know you dressed up
Said "hey kid you'll never live this down"
You looked fancy and told me I'll never forget this moment
And you're just the girl all the boys want to dance with
And I'm just the boy who's had too many chances
You're the popular one and I'm the one who's messed up many times
I'm sleeping on your folk's porch again, dreaming
She said, she said, she said, "Why don't you just drop dead?"
Sleeping on your porch, dreaming about you; you said to me why don't I just die?
I don't blame you for being you
But you can't blame me for hating it
I don't hold you responsible for your actions, but I don't like them either
So say, what are you waiting for?
Kiss her, kiss her
Come on, what's stopping you? Go kiss her
I set my clocks early 'cause I know I'm always late
I set my alarms early because I know I'm usually running late
Write me off, give up on me
Cause darling what did you expect
I'm just off a lost cause
A long shot, don't even take this bet
Just forget about me; what did you expect? I'm hopeless, not worth the effort
You can make all the moves, you can aim all the spotlights
Get all the sighs and the moans just right
You have all the skills, you can get all the attention, make everyone happy
I'm just always on
You said you'd keep me honest
(you're always on)
But I won't call you on it
I'm always available; you promised to keep me accountable but I won't make you do it
Lyrics Ā© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Andrew John Hurley, Joseph Mark Trohman, Patrick Martin Stump, Peter Lewis Wentz
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@lilyd.6910
Title: something sexual
song lyrics: Teenager problems
Music video: VAMPIRES!11!!1
@ivyballou993
Lily D. Makes sense lol
@exchange8694
Your pfp fits perfectly
@ARMY_for_10_years
Yup. Fall Out Boy to a "T"
@zucchini5401
Lily D. Trueeeee
@jasminnorthway2385
Lily D. Yes
@NO-dh8oo
Don't you just love the commercial for the newest supernatural season
@jadesadventures528
they should have the band on an episode as vampire hunters
@adamthebossdestiny7698
Jades fan university yas
@lydiaaustin2827
or The Originals