The song was released to alternative radio on May 1, 2018. On June 28, 2018, a remix was released featuring Bülow and MadeinTYO. The song is featured in the soundtrack of NBA 2K19.
Pete Wentz described the song as "the closest thing to a love song we've had but it's pretty fucking twisted still."
The music video for "The Last of the Real Ones" debuted on the same day as the single was released. It features Wentz being attacked by llamas with a shovel after being tied up in the back of a car. It bears a striking resemblance to the music video for Kanye West's song "Flashing Lights" where Kanye is similarly tied up in the back of a car and is attacked by a woman with a shovel. The video was directed by the duo Mccoy | Meyer.
The Last Of The Real Ones
Fall Out Boy Lyrics
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And then I found you
And then I found you
You are the sun and I am just the planets
Spinning around you
Spinning around you
You were too good to be true
Gold plated
But what's inside you
I know this whole damn city thinks it needs you
But not as much as I do
As much as I do, yeah
'Cause you're the last of a dying breed
Write our names in the wet concrete
I wonder if your therapist knows everything about me
I'm here in search of your glory
There's been a million before me
That ultra-kind of love
You never walk away from
You're just the last of the real ones
You're just the last of the real ones
You're just the last of the real ones
(You're just the last of the real ones)
You're just the last of the real ones
(You're just the last of the real ones)
You're just the last of the real ones
I am a collapsing star with tunnel vision
But only for you
But only for you
My head is stripped just like a screw that's been tightened too many times
When I think of you
When I think of you
I will shield you from the waves
If they find you
I will protect you
I will protect you
Just tell me, tell me, tell me, I
I am the only one
Even if it's not true
Even if it's not true, yeah
'Cause you're the last of a dying breed
Write our names in the wet concrete
I wonder if your therapist knows everything about me
I'm here in search of your glory
There's been a million before me
That ultra-kind of love
You never walk away from
You're just the last of the real ones
You're just the last of the real ones
You're just the last of the real ones
(You're just the last of the real ones)
You're just the last of the real ones
(You're just the last of the real ones)
You're just the last of the real ones
I'm here at the beginning of the end
Oh, the end of infinity with you
I'm here at the beginning of the end
Oh, the end of infinity with you
I'm done with having dreams
The thing that I believe
Oh, you drain all the fear from me
I'm done with having dreams
The thing that I believe
You drain the fear from me
'Cause you're the last of a dying breed
Write our names in the wet concrete
I wonder if your therapist knows everything about me
I'm here in search of your glory
There's been a million before me
That ultra-kind of love
You never walk away from
You're just the last of the real ones
You're just the last of the real ones
You're just the last of the real ones
(You're just the last of the real ones)
You're just the last of the real ones
(You're just the last of the real ones)
You're just the last of the real ones
The lyrics to Fall Out Boy's "The Last Of The Real Ones" are a tribute to undying love and devotion. The song's overall theme is focused on a person who has found their perfect match and is willing to do anything to protect them. The lyrics depict the singer's declaration of their love for their significant other, who they consider to be the last of the real ones - someone who stands out in this world of fakes and frauds. The lyrics express the longing and willingness to protect their partner from any harm and to make them feel safe and secure.
The beginning verse, where the singer describes themselves as an "only child of the universe", represents the feeling of loneliness and void that they had before finding their partner. The chorus is where the singer directly addresses their significant other and praises them for being the last of a dying breed, the real deal in a world of duplicity. The verse "I am a collapsing star with tunnel vision, but only for you" depicts the singer's complete and undivided focus on their partner. Additionally, the line "You drain all the fear from me" represents how the person singing is comforted by their partner's presence and how their partner keeps them from being afraid of anything.
Overall, the lyrics of "The Last Of The Real Ones" are touching and heartwarming. They represent the epitome of love and devotion and how far a person can go to protect their loved ones.
Line by Line Meaning
I was just an only child of the universe
I felt alone until I met you
And then I found you
and you changed everything
You are the sun and I am just the planets
You are the center of my universe
Spinning around you
I revolve around you
You were too good to be true
You seem almost perfect
Gold plated
Like a valuable treasure
But what's inside you
I want to know the real you
I know this whole damn city thinks it needs you
Everyone wants your attention, but I need you the most
But not as much as I do
I need you more than anyone else
As much as I do, yeah
It's hard to explain how much I need you
'Cause you're the last of a dying breed
You're unique and special
Write our names in the wet concrete
Let's make our mark on the world together
I wonder if your therapist knows everything about me
I'm curious if you ever talk about me in therapy
I'm here in search of your glory
I want to be a part of your life and success
There's been a million before me
Others have tried to love you, but I'm different
That ultra-kind of love
My love for you is powerful
You never walk away from
I know you won't leave me
You're just the last of the real ones
You are one of a kind
I am a collapsing star with tunnel vision
I'm flawed and focused only on you
My head is stripped just like a screw that's been tightened too many times
Thinking of you has consumed me completely
I will shield you from the waves
I will protect you from harm
If they find you
If danger ever comes your way
Just tell me, tell me, tell me, I
Let me be there for you
I am the only one
I'm the only one who truly understands you
Even if it's not true
Even if others think they know you better
'Cause you're the last of a dying breed
You're one of a kind and irreplaceable
I'm here at the beginning of the end
I want to be there for you during hard times
Oh, the end of infinity with you
I want to be there for you until the end of time
I'm done with having dreams
I'm ready to make things happen in reality
The thing that I believe
I believe in us and our love
Oh, you drain all the fear from me
You make me feel safe and secure
You're just the last of the real ones
You are unique and special
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Patrick Stump, Joe Trohman, Pete Wentz, Andy Hurley, Carlo Montagnese
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I was just an only child of the universe
And then I found you
And then I found you
You are the sun and I am just the planets
Spinning around you
Spinning around you
You were too good to be true
Gold plated
But what's inside you
But what's inside you
I know this whole damn city thinks it needs you
But not as much as I do
As much as I do, yeah
'Cause you're the last of a dying breed
Write our names in the wet concrete
I wonder if your therapist knows everything about me
I'm here in search of your glory
There's been a million before me
That ultra-kind of love
You never walk away from
You're just the last of the real ones
You're just the last of the real ones
You're just the last of the real ones
(You're just the last of the real ones)
You're just the last of the real ones
(You're just the last of the real ones)
You're just the last of the real ones
I am a collapsing star with tunnel vision
But only for you
But only for you
My head is stripped just like a screw that's been tightened too many times
When I think of you
When I think of you
I will shield you from the waves
If they find you
I will protect you
I will protect you
Just tell me, tell me, tell me, I
I am the only one
Even if it's not true
Even if it's not true, yeah
'Cause you're the last of a dying breed
Write our names in the wet concrete
I wonder if your therapist knows everything about me
I'm here in search of your glory
There's been a million before me
That ultra-kind of love
You never walk away from
You're just the last of the real ones
You're just the last of the real ones
You're just the last of the real ones
(You're just the last of the real ones)
You're just the last of the real ones
(You're just the last of the real ones)
You're just the last of the real ones
I'm here at the beginning of the end
Oh, the end of infinity with you
I'm here at the beginning of the end
Oh, the end of infinity with you
I'm done with having dreams
The thing that I believe
Oh, you drain all the fear from me
I'm done with having dreams
The thing that I believe
You drain the fear from me
'Cause you're the last of a dying breed
Write our names in the wet concrete
I wonder if your therapist knows everything about me
I'm here in search of your glory
There's been a million before me
That ultra-kind of love
You never walk away from
You're just the last of the real ones
You're just the last of the real ones
You're just the last of the real ones
(You're just the
@AngelAllenson
Kanye West: murdered by a beautiful woman
Pete Wentz: murdered by fucking llamas
@ImawerecatProductions
Sexy Llamas
@justkometarz558
Pete was also murdered by a beautiful men
@mubarza
JustKomętarz 55 maybe brendon urie? :p
@5sosmemes193
WideViolet he's getting payback for when Pete electrocuted him.
@omerbm8743
WideViolet Yeah it is Brandon there is a video with him eating cereal with this custom 😂
@bernardthehaster2016
Fall out boy: Has no idea what to do for the music video
Peter: "Im scared of llamas"
Fall out boy: OMYGOSH YES
@StormyxBoi
So beautiful LMFAO
@JustinBelmonte1978
Like 300
@BeforetheStorm.
@@JustinBelmonte1978 like 500