Sophomore Slump or Comeback of the Year
Fall Out Boy Lyrics

Are we growing up or just going down?
Questioning whether or not they are making progress or just regressing.

It's just a matter of time until we're all found out
They know their true selves will eventually be revealed to the world.

Take our tears, put 'em on ice
Burying their emotions to keep them from getting hurt or showing weakness.

'Cause I swear I'd burn this city down to show you the light
They would do anything to prove their point or show the way, even if it means destruction.

We're the therapists pumping through your speakers
They see themselves as healers or providers of comfort through their music.

Delivering just what you need
They believe they know their audience and cater their music to them.

We're well-read and poised
They are educated and ready for anything that comes their way.

We're the best boys
They believe they are the best in their field or industry.

We're the chemists who've found the formula
They have discovered the right mix or formula for success.

To make your heart swell and burst
Their music can evoke strong emotions and reactions from their audience.

No matter what they say, don't believe a word
They don't want their fans to listen to negative criticism or take it to heart.

'Cause I'll keep singing this lie if you'll keep believing it
They will continue to put on a façade or not reveal their true selves as long as their fans keep buying into it.

We're traveled like gypsies
They have been on the road for a long time and feel like nomads.

Only with worse luck and far less gold
They haven't had the same financial success as some of their peers despite their hard work.

We're the kids you used to love
They used to be the darlings of the industry or fan favorites, but things have changed.

But then we grew old
They have aged in the industry and aren't as relevant or popular as they once were.

We're the lifers here til 'the bitter end
They plan on sticking it out until the very end, no matter what happens.

Condemned from the start
They feel like they were set up for failure from the beginning.

Ashamed of the way the songs and the words own the beating of our hearts
They feel like their songs define them too much and prevent them from being their authentic selves.

There's a drug in the thermostat to warm the room up
They use substances to enhance their performance or make themselves feel better.

And there's another around to help us bend your trust
They may manipulate their audience or use some form of trickery to get them to trust them.

Got a sunset in my veins
They are addicted to fame or success and will do anything to maintain it.

And I need to take a pill to make this town feel okay
They feel like they need drugs or other substances to cope with the stresses of their industry or lifestyle.

The best part of 'believe' is the 'lie'
They think that the most appealing or interesting part of any story or persona is the falsehoods and illusions that make it up.

I hope you sing along and you steal a line
They want their fans to feel invested in their music and make it their own by singing along or incorporating lyrics into their lives.

I need to keep you like this in my mind
They have an image of their fans or themselves that they want to maintain or preserve in their minds.

So give in or just give up
They want their audience to fully invest in them or not at all, rather than being indifferent or half-hearted.