2003–2004: 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.
2005–2006: 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 band’s 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 Wentz’s attempted suicide.
Their first single, Sugar We’re Goin’ 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 MTV’s 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 “Best New Artist” 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 ‘Touch Me’, 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 Boy’s third studio album, titled Infinity On High, was released on February 6, 2007. The lead single, This Ain’t A Scene, It’s An Arms Race, debuted at the 2006 American Music Awards. The video debuted on MTV on Tuesday, December 19, 2006. In the album’s opening week, Infinity on High reached number 1 on the Billboard 200, selling 260,000 copies.
“This Ain’t a Scene, It’s an Arms Race” 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 Cupid’s Chokehold. He also was a guest vocalist on Motion City Soundtrack’s 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 Jackson’s Beat It with John Mayer as a guest on the guitar.
On December 16th, 2008, Fall Out Boy released their 4th studio album, Folie à Deux (literally meaning “madness shared by two”). The lead single for the album, I Don’t 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.
2014–2016: 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.
2017–2022: 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 à 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) .
2023–present: 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 à Deux.
I've Been Waiting
Fall Out Boy Lyrics
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I've been waiting (I've been waiting)
I've been waiting up
'Cause I can't get enough, oh
I feel I'm fading (yeah)
When I fall apart
Your needle sews my heart, oh
Fuck me up and make me just go crazy
Addicted to the pain that you just made me love
I'm fiendin' for your touchin' on the daily
You're the only one that I want
Break my heart but don't tell me I'm not doin' fine
'Cause I'm doin' fine
Let me go, I'm spendin' time
Not doin' fine but I'm doin' fine
Why you actin' vain for my love, vain for my love
When you got everything that I want?
Why you actin' vain for my blood, vain for my blood
When you got everything that I want?
Why you actin'?
I've been dreamin' (uh)
Of your uniform
Your uniform of non-conformity
The tears, the tears
Tears aren't strong enough
The years aren't long enough, no
Fuck me up and make me just go crazy
Addicted to the pain that you just made me love (whoa, yeah)
I'm fiendin' for your touchin' on the daily
You're the only one that I want (yeah)
Break my heart but don't tell me I'm not doin' fine
'Cause I'm doin' fine
Let me go, I'm spendin' time
Not doin' fine but I'm doin' fine
Why you actin' vain for my love, vain for my love
When you got everything that I want?
Why you actin' vain for my blood, vain for my blood
When you got everything that I want?
Why you actin' vain?
It's hard to miss you
When you are always on the tip of my tongue, now
I feel like I'm looking for somethin'
Somethin' that'll never come
Call me when you're in the city again
My head just went oblivion
It's hard to miss you
When you are always on the tip of my tongue
(Always on the tip of my tongue)
And now the time is right, you wanna do me so wrong
Now the time is right, you wanna do me so wrong
When I've been waitin' (I've been waitin')
Long for you (long for you)
I wanna drink my wine, I wanna pass that by
I wanna make her cry, she wanna make me die
Apple pie, six cigarettes
And I'll catch the vibe that we can't forget
Why you actin' vain for my love, vain for my love
When you got everything that I want?
Why you actin' vain for my blood, vain for my blood
When you got everything that I want?
Why you actin' vain?
It's hard to miss you
When you are always on the tip of my tongue
I feel like I'm looking for somethin'
Somethin' that'll never come
I'll be waiting (I'll be waiting)
Oh, for you (I'll be waiting) (for you)
And now the time is right, you wanna do me so wrong (I'll be waiting)
And now the time is right, you wanna do me so wrong (for you)
The lyrics of Fall Out Boy's song "I've Been Waiting" seem to be about a person who is in love with someone who keeps hurting them. The chorus mentions being addicted to the pain that this person causes, and wanting their touch "on the daily." The singer suggests that their love interest has everything they want, yet they are still vain and seeking more. The bridge brings up the idea of missing someone who is always on the tip of their tongue, and the feeling of searching for something that will never come.
At the core of this song is the feeling of being trapped in a toxic relationship. The singer is struggling with the desire for this person and the consequences of their actions, including the pain they cause. The chorus is almost a plea to their lover to continue hurting them, because the alternative is to stay away from them and suffer from not having their touch.
Despite the dark themes, "I've Been Waiting" maintains its upbeat tone through its catchy chorus and upbeat melody. The contrasting emotions in the lyrics and music create an interesting dichotomy that makes the song especially memorable.
Line by Line Meaning
Whoa, yeah
Expression of excitement or enthusiasm.
I've been waiting (I've been waiting)
The singer has been eagerly and patiently anticipating something or someone.
I've been waiting up
The singer has been staying awake at night, possibly waiting for a person or event.
'Cause I can't get enough, oh
The artist is addicted or deeply passionate about something or someone, and can't get enough of it.
I feel I'm fading (yeah)
The artist is feeling weak or losing energy, possibly due to the absence or distance of a loved one.
When I fall apart
The singer is experiencing emotional breakdown or turmoil.
Your needle sews my heart, oh
The singer sees the love interest as healing or curing their emotional pain.
Fuck me up and make me just go crazy
The artist desires intense and possibly painful experiences with their love interest.
Addicted to the pain that you just made me love
The artist is addicted to the emotional pain caused by their love interest, seeing it as a form of love or passion.
I'm fiendin' for your touchin' on the daily
The artist has a strong craving or desire for physical intimacy with their love interest, potentially on a daily basis.
You're the only one that I want
The singer is completely focused on and committed to their love interest, seeing them as the only one for them.
Break my heart but don't tell me I'm not doin' fine
The artist is willing to risk heartbreak from their love interest, but doesn't want to be told that they're not doing well or healing from it.
'Cause I'm doin' fine
The singer is reassuring themselves and others that they are managing or coping with their heartbreak or emotional pain.
Let me go, I'm spendin' time
The singer is asking to be let go or allowed to be on their own, possibly to heal or process their emotions.
Not doin' fine but I'm doin' fine
The singer is acknowledging that they may not be okay emotionally, but they're handling it and moving forward.
Why you actin' vain for my love, vain for my love
The artist is questioning why their love interest is being arrogant or self-centered in seeking their love and attention.
When you got everything that I want?
The artist is pointing out that their love interest already has what they want and need in a relationship.
Why you actin' vain for my blood, vain for my blood
The singer is questioning why their love interest is being aggressive or demanding in their pursuit of love.
It's hard to miss you
The singer is confessing that they're finding it difficult to stop thinking about their love interest.
When you are always on the tip of my tongue, now
The love interest is constantly on the artist's mind and they may have a hard time not mentioning them in conversations.
I feel like I'm looking for somethin'
The artist is searching for something, possibly love or happiness, but struggling to find it.
Somethin' that'll never come
The artist is expressing pessimism or doubt about ever finding what they're looking for.
Call me when you're in the city again
The singer is left longing for their love interest when they're not around and wants them to reach out next time they're nearby.
My head just went oblivion
The artist is overwhelmed or completely lost in their thoughts of their love interest.
I wanna drink my wine, I wanna pass that by
The singer may be trying to distract themselves or avoid thinking about their love interest, but struggling to do so.
I wanna make her cry, she wanna make me die
This line could be interpreted in different ways, but it could suggest a toxic or unhealthy relationship where both parties are hurting each other emotionally.
Apple pie, six cigarettes
This line could be an abstract expression of the singer's current state of mind or situation, possibly feeling lost, confused, or under stress.
And I'll catch the vibe that we can't forget
The artist believes that there's a strong and unforgettable connection between them and their love interest.
I'll be waiting (I'll be waiting)
The artist is committed to waiting for their love interest, possibly indicating a strong sense of loyalty or devotion.
Oh, for you (I'll be waiting) (for you)
The waiting is specifically for their love interest and not anyone else.
And now the time is right, you wanna do me so wrong
The singer's love interest may be ready for a relationship, but is hurting or betraying the singer in some way.
Long for you (long for you)
The artist has been waiting for their love interest for a long time and still longs for them deeply.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Andrew Hurley, Brenton Duvall, Brian Dong Ho Lee, Gustav Elijah Ahr, Joseph Mark Trohman, Louis Bell, Makonnen Sheran, Patrick Stump, Pete Wentz, Valentin Leon Blavatnik
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Whoa, yeah
I've been waiting (I've been waiting)
I've been waiting up
'Cause I can't get enough, oh
I feel I'm fading (yeah)
When I fall apart
Your needle sews my heart, oh
Fuck me up and make me just go crazy
Addicted to the pain that you just made me love
I'm fiendin' for your touchin' on the daily
You're the only one that I want
Break my heart but don't tell me I'm not doin' fine
'Cause I'm doin' fine
Let me go, I'm spendin' time
Not doin' fine but I'm doin' fine
Why you actin' vain for my love, vain for my love
When you got everything that I want?
Why you actin' vain for my blood, vain for my blood
When you got everything that I want?
Why you actin'?
I've been dreamin' (uh)
Of your uniform
Your uniform of non-conformity
The tears, the tears
Tears aren't strong enough
The years aren't long enough, no
Fuck me up and make me just go crazy
Addicted to the pain that you just made me love (whoa, yeah)
I'm fiendin' for your touchin' on the daily
You're the only one that I want (yeah)
Break my heart but don't tell me I'm not doin' fine
'Cause I'm doin' fine
Let me go, I'm spendin' time
Not doin' fine but I'm doin' fine
Why you actin' vain for my love, vain for my love
When you got everything that I want?
Why you actin' vain for my blood, vain for my blood
When you got everything that I want?
Why you actin' vain?
It's hard to miss you
When you are always on the tip of my tongue, now
I feel like I'm looking for somethin'
Somethin' that'll never come
Call me when you're in the city again
My head just went oblivion
It's hard to miss you
When you are always on the tip of my tongue
(Always on the tip of my tongue)
And now the time is right, you wanna do me so wrong
Now the time is right, you wanna do me so wrong
When I've been waitin' (I've been waitin')
Long for you (long for you)
I wanna drink my wine, I wanna pass that by
I wanna make her cry, she wanna make me die
Apple pie, six cigarettes
And I'll catch the vibe that we can't forget
Why you actin' vain for my love, vain for my love
When you got everything that I want?
Why you actin' vain for my blood, vain for my blood
When you got everything that I want?
Why you actin' vain?
It's hard to miss you
When you are always on the tip of my tongue
I feel like I'm looking for somethin'
Somethin' that'll never come
I'll be waiting (I'll be waiting)
Oh, for you (I'll be waiting) (for you)
And now the time is right, you wanna do me so wrong (I'll be waiting)
And now the time is right, you wanna do me so wrong (for you)
@MarcodosAnjos
RIP LIL PEEP
@fernandohonoratodeoliveira5311
Salve testa
@chiquitinho_peruvian5259
Lmao
@geraldoneto7134
salvetesta/2
@wesllemnascimento5027
Oi Marcos 😀sou teu fã
@rafah1st
Olha que encontrei a Larissa Manoela
@farri8764
He died exactly 6 years ago, but his memory will always live❤❤❤. Rest in peace peep
@sergiohdez3535
Peep loved Fall Out Boy, he would have been so happy if he was alive when this song was recorded.
Amazing tribute made by his heroes and his best friend❤️
We miss you, Peep!👐🏼😭
@estheravila3551
amen
@bebexzy
🥺💯💔❣️