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.
Fake Your Deat
My Chemical Romance Lyrics
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Some people pray
But even lights can fade away.
Some people hope
Some people pay
But why'd we have to stay?
'Cause even heroes
Get the blues
You like to watch
We like to use
And we were born to lose
I choose defeat
I walk away
And leave this place
The same today
Some like to sleep
We like to play
Just look at all that pain
You want the heart
Or to be saved
But even good guys still get paid
So watch my back
And keep the blade
I think it got you laid
So fake your death
Or it's your blame
And leave the lights on when you stay
Take off your clothes
And dream that fame
Come on and feel that shame
I choose defeat
I walk away
And leave this place
The same today
Some like to sleep
We like to play
Just look at all that pain
Just look at all that pain
Just look at all that pain
Just look at all that pain
Just give me all that pain
Just give me all that pain
Just give me all that pain
I choose defeat
I walk away
And leave this place
The same today
Some like to sleep
We like to play
Just look at all that pain
The lyrics of "Fake Your Death" by My Chemical Romance seem to be a reflection of the struggles and pressures of fame that can come with being a successful musician. The song starts off by explaining how some people may watch or pray for success, but even the brightest lights can eventually fade away. The band acknowledges that some people may hope or pay for success, but for what reason do they have to stay within that harmful cycle?
The lyrics go on to explain that even heroes can get the blues or any misery that you choose. The band goes on to criticize some people who like to watch and use others for their own personal gain. My Chemical Romance believes that they were born to lose and defeat is their only option. They explain that they would rather walk away from the fame and leave the place the same as it was before.
The chorus of the song really drives home the message of the song. The band understands that people want the heart and to be saved, but even the good guys still get paid. They understand that people will turn on you in a heartbeat, that's why they always watch their back and keep a blade handy. They even encourage others to fake their death, telling them that it's their only solution to the burdens of fame.
Overall, "Fake Your Death" is a powerful song that captures the harsh realities of fame and suggests that sometimes walking away is the best option for a musician.
Line by Line Meaning
Some people watch
Some people just observe what's happening around them.
Some people pray
Some people hope for a better outcome of the situation through prayer.
But even lights can fade away.
Even something as powerful as a light can eventually stop shining.
Some people hope
Some people have hope for the future.
Some people pay
Some people have to work hard and make sacrifices to get what they want.
But why'd we have to stay?
But why do we have to continue living this way?
'Cause even heroes
Even those looked up to as heroes,
Get the blues
Can experience sadness and depression.
Or any misery you choose
Or any other negative emotions you can imagine.
You like to watch
You enjoy watching events as they unfold.
We like to use
We like to take advantage of the situation to achieve our goals.
And we were born to lose
We were destined to fail.
I choose defeat
I decide to give up.
I walk away
I leave the situation behind.
And leave this place
And move on from this position.
The same today
With everything unchanged.
Some like to sleep
Some people prefer to rest and relax.
We like to play
We like to enjoy ourselves without worrying about the consequences.
Just look at all that pain
Just observe all the suffering around us.
You want the heart
You want the sincere emotion behind our actions.
Or to be saved
Or to be rescued from this situation.
But even good guys still get paid
Even those who try to do the right thing can still face consequences.
So watch my back
Be aware of potential danger behind me.
And keep the blade
And be ready to fight if necessary.
I think it got you laid
I think it worked in your favor and helped you get what you wanted.
So fake your death
Pretend to die to escape this situation.
Or it's your blame
Or it's your responsibility.
And leave the lights on when you stay
Make it appear as if you are still present.
Take off your clothes
Strip away your outward persona.
And dream that fame
And aspire to achieve fame.
Come on and feel that shame
Come on and feel the embarrassment and guilt that come with dishonesty.
Just give me all that pain
Just let me experience all that suffering.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: FRANK IERO, GERARD WAY, JAMES DEWEES, MICHAEL WAY, RAYMOND TORO, ROBERT C BRYAR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
victor cambero
Some people watch
Some people pray
But even lights can fade away.
Some people hope
Some people pay
But why'd we have to stay?
'Cause even heroes
Get the blues
Or any misery you choose
You like to watch
We like to use
And we were born to lose
I choose defeat
I walk away
And leave this place
The same today
Some like to sleep
We like to play
Just look at all that pain
You want the heart
Or to be saved
But even good guys still get paid
So watch my back
And keep the blade
I think it got you laid
So fake your death
Or it's your blame
And leave the lights on when you stay
Take off your clothes
And dream that fame
Come on and feel that shame
I choose defeat
I walk away
And leave this place
The same today
Some like to sleep
We like to play
Just look at all that pain
Just look at all that pain
Just look at all that pain
Just look at all that pain
Just give me all that pain
Just give me all that pain
Just give me all that pain
I choose defeat
I walk away
And leave this place
The same today
Some like to sleep
We like to play
Just look at all that pain
Kotetsu
Some people watch
Some people pray
But even lights can fade away.
Some people hope
Some people pay
But why'd we have to stay?
'Cause even heroes
Get the blues
Or any misery you choose
You like to watch
We like to use
And we were born to lose
I choose defeat
I walk away
And leave this place
The same today
Some like to sleep
We like to play
Just look at all that pain
You want the heart
Or to be saved
But even good guys still get paid
So watch my back
And keep the blade
I think it got you laid
So fake your death
Or it’s your blame
And leave the lights on when you stay
Take off your clothes
And dream that fame
Come on and feel that shame
I choose defeat
I walk away
And leave this place
The same today
Some like to sleep
We like to play
Just look at all that pain
Just look at all that pain
Just look at all that pain
Just look at all that pain
Just give me all that pain
Just give me all that pain
Just give me all that pain
I choose defeat
I walk away
And leave this place
The same today
Some like to sleep
We like to play
Just look at all that pain
chris hess
Remember when everyone thought this would be the last song they ever released? How wrong we were.
Illoyed Kater
And glad about it we are 😘
Limenade
THIS SONG AGED LIKE FINE WINE
RaulieFab
I read this comment as I sip wine 🍷 💀
Cody G02
@Conner Kent indeed
Conner Kent
@Cody G02 o
Cody G02
@Conner Kent that's the point
Conner Kent
@Cody G02 but it is a good song
Erik M
It's so surreal seeing serious comments from 4 years like "rip mcr you will forever live on in pur hearts, etc." right next to comments from a few days ago like "OMG THEYRE BACK"
Noah Pehowic
And now they've released a new song :))