In a very 2007 move, New York hip-hop artist Jay-Z is featured at the beginning and end of this track – quite an unusual collab for FOB to do at the time.
Thriller
Fall Out Boy Lyrics
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We dedicate this album to anybody people said couldn't make it
To the fans that held us down 'til everybody came around
Welcome, it's here!
Last summer we took threes across the board
But by fall, we were a cover story, "Now in stores"
Make us poster boys for your scene
I found the safest place to keep all our old mistakes
Every dot com's refreshing for a journal update
So long live the car crash hearts
Cry on the couch and all the poets come to life
Fix me in forty-five
So long live the car crash hearts
Cry on the couch and all the poets come to life
Fix me in forty-five
I can take your problems away with a nod and a wave...
Of my hand, 'cause that's just the kind of boy that I am
The only thing I haven't done yet is die
And it's me and my plus one at the afterlife
Crowds are won and lost and won again
But our hearts beat for the diehards
So long live the car crash hearts
Cry on the couch and all the poets come to life
Fix me in forty-five
So long live the car crash hearts
Cry on the couch and all the poets come to life
Fix me in forty-five
Long live the car crash hearts
(Long live the car crash hearts)
Long live the car crash hearts
(Long live the car crash hearts)
Long live the car crash hearts
Cry on the couch and all the poets come to life
Fix me in forty-five
Hehe, woo!
Young! F-O-B
Let's go
The song "Thriller" by Fall Out Boy has been interpreted by many as an anthem for underdogs, or those who have been told they could not reach their goals. The opening lines, "Yeah, what you critics said would never happen/We dedicate this album to anybody people said couldn't make it," are a direct response to those who may have doubted or criticized the band's success. The lyrics then shift to thanking the fans who supported them along the way, even when it seemed like no one else did.
The chorus, repeated several times throughout the song, pays homage to those who wear their hearts on their sleeves and embrace their emotional nature. The line "Cry on the couch and all the poets come to life" suggests that the act of expressing one's feelings can inspire creativity and art, particularly in the realm of poetry. The reference to "the car crash hearts" may represent those who have experienced emotional turmoil or heartbreak, but who continue to persevere and live boldly.
Musically, the song combines pop and rock elements, with a driving beat and catchy hooks. The use of electric guitar and drums creates a sense of urgency and energy, while the melodic vocals provide a sense of hope and catharsis. Overall, "Thriller" is a powerful anthem for anyone who has ever faced adversity, and a reminder that with perseverance and determination, anyone can achieve their goals.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, what you critics said would never happen
We're dedicating this album to the people who never believed in us.
We dedicate this album to anybody people said couldn't make it
We're thanking the fans who supported us when others didn't think we could make it.
To the fans that held us down 'til everybody came around
We're welcoming everyone to our music and thanking them for being here.
Welcome, it's here!
We're excited to be releasing this album and sharing our music with the world.
Last summer we took threes across the board
We had a decent summer, but nothing too special.
But by fall, we were a cover story, "Now in stores"
Our popularity blew up and we were suddenly on everyone's radar.
Make us poster boys for your scene
People are trying to label us and put us in a box to fit into a certain genre or style.
But we are not making an acceptance speech
We're not going to conform to anyone's expectations or limitations.
I found the safest place to keep all our old mistakes
We've learned from our past mistakes and are keeping them in mind as we move forward.
Every dot com's refreshing for a journal update
We're keeping our fans updated on our progress and happenings through social media and online platforms.
So long live the car crash hearts
We're celebrating the passionate, dedicated fans who have always supported us through the ups and downs.
Cry on the couch and all the poets come to life
Our music is meant to be emotional and relatable, and we hope it brings out the creativity and passion in our fans.
Fix me in forty-five
We're asking for help and support to get through difficult times, and to make the most of the time we have.
I can take your problems away with a nod and a wave...
We're confident in our ability to connect with our fans and provide comfort and understanding through our music.
Of my hand, 'cause that's just the kind of boy that I am
We're empathetic and caring, and we want to use our platform for good.
The only thing I haven't done yet is die
We have yet to fulfill all of our potential and accomplish everything we want to in our career and lives.
And it's me and my plus one at the afterlife
We're talking about the afterlife of our music, and who will be there to appreciate it with us.
Crowds are won and lost and won again
Our popularity and success is not guaranteed, but we're confident in our ability to connect with our audience and keep them coming back.
But our hearts beat for the diehards
We're most passionate about the fans who have been with us from the beginning, and we want to continue making music for them.
Long live the car crash hearts
We're congratulating and thanking our passionate and dedicated fans.
Hehe, woo!
We're having fun and enjoying ourselves, and we hope our fans are too.
Young! F-O-B
We're reminding everyone who we are and where we come from, and that we're still here making music.
Let's go
We're ready to continue our career and make more music.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Andrew John Hurley, Joseph Mark Trohman, Patrick Martin Stump, Peter Lewis Wentz
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