The band eclipsed their previous success with their 2006 concept album, The Black Parade, which gained generally favorable reviews among music critics. Their fourth studio album, Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys, was released on November 22, 2010, to positive reviews. The band's final release in their original run were a series of singles, released over the course of five months, collected on the compilation Conventional Weapons. The band announced its break-up on March 22, 2013, one month after the final release in the Conventional Weapons series. On March 25, 2014, the band released May Death Never Stop You: The Greatest Hits (2001–2013), a greatest hits album containing material spanning their entire career, as well as some previously unreleased material.
On Halloween of 2019, the band announced a comeback show in Los Angeles, California, and fans speculated that there was more to it than just a show. On November 5, three more shows were confirmed in Australia, New Zealand and Japan. On January 29, 2020, eighteen additional dates were announced in North America.
On May 12, 2022, the band released The Foundations Of Decay, solidifying their return as a band.
4 The Sharpest Live
My Chemical Romance Lyrics
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If I crash on the couch, can I sleep in my clothes
'Cause I spent the night dancing, I'm drunk I suppose
If it looks like I'm laughing
I'm really just asking to leave this alone
You're in time for the show
You're the one that I need
You can watch me corrode
Like a beast in repose
'Cause I love all the poison away with the boys in the band
I've really been on a bender and it shows
So why don't you blow me
A kiss before she goes
Give me a shot to remember
And you can take all the pain away from me
Your kiss and I will surrender
The sharpest lives are the deadliest to lead
A light to burn all the empires
So bright the sun is ashamed to rise and be
In love with all of these vampires
So you can leave like the sane, abandon me
There's a place in the dark where the animals go
You can take off your skin in the cannibal glow
Juliet loves the beat and the lust it commands
Drop the dagger and lather the blood on your hands, Romeo
I've really been on a bender and it shows
So why don't you blow me
A kiss before she goes
Give me a shot to remember
And you can take all the pain away from me
Your kiss and I will surrender
The sharpest lives are the deadliest to lead
A light to burn all the empires
So bright the sun is ashamed to rise and be
In love with all of these vampires
So you can leave like the sane, abandon me
Give me a shot to remember
And you can take all the pain away from me
Your kiss and I will surrender
The sharpest lives are the deadliest to lead
A light to burn all the empires
So bright the sun is ashamed to rise and be
In love with all of these vampires
So you can leave like the sane, abandon me
The lyrics to "The Sharpest Lives" by My Chemical Romance describe the singer's reckless and destructive lifestyle. They are engaging in self-destructive behavior, from partying too hard to drinking heavily. The phrase "the sharpest lives are the deadliest to lead" suggests that living on the edge is the most intense but also dangerous way to live.
The song is filled with imagery of darkness and danger, from references to cannibals to vampires. These are metaphorical references to the dangerous, wild lifestyle they are living. The singer is aware of the consequences of their actions, asking for someone to give them a "shot to remember" to take away the pain, but they are also stubbornly refusing to back down from their choices. The song's title refers to the idea that those who live the most intensely are also the most likely to fall.
Overall, "The Sharpest Lives" is a complex song about the dangers of living life to the fullest. While the singer seems aware of the consequences of their actions, they are also unable to resist the allure of their reckless lifestyle.
Line by Line Meaning
Well it rains and it pours when you're out on your own
Being alone can be tough and overwhelming
If I crash on the couch, can I sleep in my clothes
Can I just lay here and forget about everything for a little while?
'Cause I spent the night dancing, I'm drunk I suppose
I may have had too much to drink, but at least I had a good time
If it looks like I'm laughing
I may seem happy, but...
I'm really just asking to leave this alone
...I just want to be left alone
You're in time for the show
You've arrived just in time for the performance
You're the one that I need
You are the person I rely on and can't live without
I'm the one that you loathe
You hate me, but...
You can watch me corrode
...you're going to watch me self-destruct
Like a beast in repose
I may look calm, but inside I'm a mess
'Cause I love all the poison away with the boys in the band
I escape my problems by partying with my musician friends
Give me a shot to remember
Please give me something to hold onto and cherish
And you can take all the pain away from me
You are the only one who can make me feel better
Your kiss and I will surrender
One simple gesture of affection from you will break me down
The sharpest lives are the deadliest to lead
Living life on the edge can be dangerous and deadly
A light to burn all the empires
Our love is so powerful it could set the world on fire
So bright the sun is ashamed to rise and be
Our passion shines so bright that nothing else can compare
In love with all of these vampires
We are drawn to the dark and dangerous
So you can leave like the sane, abandon me
You are free to leave and live a normal life, but I am trapped in my own darkness
There's a place in the dark where the animals go
There is a primal and savage side to humanity
You can take off your skin in the cannibal glow
We can let go of our inhibitions and embrace our wild side
Juliet loves the beat and the lust it commands
My partner is drawn to the intensity and passion of our lifestyle
Drop the dagger and lather the blood on your hands, Romeo
We must embrace our dark side and accept the consequences of our actions
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BOB BRYAR, FRANK IERO, GERARD WAY, MICHAEL WAY, RAY TORO
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@khloeg1649
Can we talk about verse 2 though
" There's a place in the dark where the animals go
You can take off your skin in the cannibal glow
Juliet loves the beat and the lust it commands
Drop the dagger and lather the blood on your hands, Romeo "
It's dark, but I love those lyrics. They have an interesting rhyme scheme
This whole song does honestly
It's cool
@saiyume8080
LYRICS:
Well it rains and it pours when you're out on your own
If I crash on the couch, can I sleep in my clothes
'Cause I spent the night dancing, I'm drunk I suppose
If it looks like I'm laughing
I'm really just asking to leave this alone
You're in time for the show
You're the one that I need
I'm the one that you loathe
You can watch me corrode
Like a beast in repose
'Cause I love all the poison away with the boys in the band
I've really been on a bender and it shows
So why don't you blow me
A kiss before she goes
Give me a shot to remember
And you can take all the pain away from me
Your kiss and I will surrender
The sharpest lives are the deadliest to lead
A light to burn all the empires
So bright the sun is ashamed to rise and be
In love with all of these vampires
So you can leave like the sane, abandon me
There's a place in the dark where the animals go
You can take off your skin in the cannibal glow
Juliet loves the beat and the lust it commands
Drop the dagger and lather the blood on your hands, Romeo
I've really been on a bender and it shows
So why don't you blow me
A kiss before she goes
Give me a shot to remember
And you can take all the pain away from me
Your kiss and I will surrender
The sharpest lives are the deadliest to lead
A light to burn all the empires
So bright the sun is ashamed to rise and be
In love with all of these vampires
So you can leave like the sane, abandon me
Give me a shot to remember
And you can take all the pain away from me
Your kiss and I will surrender
The sharpest lives are the deadliest to lead
A light to burn all the empires
So bright the sun is ashamed to rise and be
In love with all of these vampires
So you can leave like the sane, abandon me
[ 🖤 ]
@__-zf7zl
Well it rains and it pours when you're out on your own
If I crash on the couch, can I sleep in my clothes
'Cause I spent the night dancing, I'm drunk I suppose
If it looks like I'm laughing
I'm really just asking to leave this alone
You're in time for the show
You're the one that I need
I'm the one that you loathe
You can watch me corrode
Like a beast in repose
'Cause I love all the poison away with the boys in the band
I've really been on a bender and it shows
So why don't you blow me
A kiss before she goes
Give me a shot to remember
And you can take all the pain away from me
Your kiss and I will surrender
The sharpest lives are the deadliest to lead
A light to burn all the empires
So bright the sun is ashamed to rise and be
In love with all of these vampires
So you can leave like the sane, abandon me
There's a place in the dark where the animals go
You can take off your skin in the cannibal glow
Juliet loves the beat and the lust it commands
Drop the dagger and lather the blood on your hands, Romeo
I've really been on a bender and it shows
So why don't you blow me
A kiss before she goes
Give me a shot to remember
And you can take all the pain away from me
Your kiss and I will surrender
The sharpest lives are the deadliest to lead
A light to burn all the empires
So bright the sun is ashamed to rise and be
In love with all of these vampires
So you can leave like the sane, abandon me
Give me a shot to remember
And you can take all the pain away from me
Your kiss and I will surrender
The sharpest lives are the deadliest to lead
A light to burn all the empires
So bright the sun is ashamed to rise and be
In love with all of these vampires
So you can leave like the sane, abandon me
@chrisn.w.8403
It's so unfortunate...all the comments are about how either:
a) how amazing Gerard and/or MCR is
b) how they're the BIGGEST fan EVER
c) the whole 'blow me a kiss' situation + a Frerard comment
d) how quirky, odd, and special they are.
Like okay, but can we talk about the lyrics? The lyrics are so intriguing.
Also, yes, MCR is great, we know. Commenting under each song is not changing anything. No, just because you own band merch or or you know the lyrics to EVERY song, does not make you the biggest fan ever. Honestly it doesn't. The whole 'blow me...a kiss' is not on purpose, it just follows the music, but hey, it's okay to joke around about that as long as there aren't like 25 comments saying the exact damn thing. Yes, you're different, you're special, but no, listening to MCR instead of rap or pop doesn't make you better than anyone else, so please get your head out of your ass.
@idontevenknow6645
Vampires will never hurt you, but My Chemical Romance will.
@danistoptens4618
too soon lol
@autisticzuko2750
It's been like three years
@ClarisseColumnas
MyChemicalHorizon Well, they ARE living vampires, especially Gerard.
@spacefoo-zh6ph
MyChemicalHorizon MY HEART!!!
@jennifercramer2156
MyChemicalHorizon Ghouls might.
@madeleinep.828
“If it looks like I’m laughing, I’m really just asking to leave.”
When you’re at a party and have to pretend to be happy
@madeleinep.828
Joana Ortiz haha, I didn’t even know this comment had likes
@alicep3717
I read this as he said it..
@M_Alistair
Social Anxiety in a nutshell