My Chemical Romance is an American rock band from New Jersey, United States… Read Full Bio ↴My Chemical Romance is an American rock band from New Jersey, United States formed in 2001. The band consists of lead vocalist Gerard Way, guitarists Ray Toro, Frank Iero and bassist Mikey Way. Shortly after forming, the band signed to Eyeball Records and released their debut album I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love in 2002. They signed with Reprise Records the next year and released their major label debut Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge in 2004; the album was a commercial success and was awarded platinum status a little over a year later.

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.

Kill All Your Friends
My Chemical Romance Lyrics

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Well, you can hide a lot about yourself
but, honey, what are you gonna do?
And you can sleep in a coffin, but the past ain't through with you
'Cause we are all a bunch of liars, tell me, baby, who do you wanna be?
And we are all about to sell it, 'cause it's tragic with a capital T
Let it be, let it be, let it be

'Cause we all wanna party when the funeral ends

Ba ba ba, ba ba ba
And we all get together when we bury our friends
Ba ba ba, ba ba ba
It's been eight bitter years since I've been seeing your face
Ba ba ba, ba ba ba
And you're walking away
And I will die in this place

Sometimes you scrape and sink so low
I'm shocked at what you're capable of
And if this is the coronation, I ain't feeling the love
'Cause we are all a bunch of animals that never paid attention in school
So, tell me all about your problems, I was killing before killing was cool
You're so cool, you're so cool, so cool

'Cause we all wanna party when the funeral ends
Ba ba ba, ba ba ba
And we all get together when we bury our friends
Ba ba ba, ba ba ba
It's been nine bitter years since I've been seeing your face
Ba ba ba, ba ba ba
And you're walking away
And I will die in this place

You'll never take me alive, you'll never take me alive
Do what it takes to survive, 'cause I'm still here
You'll never get me alive, you'll never take me alive
Do what it takes to survive, and I'm still here
You'll never take me alive, you'll never get me alive
Do what it takes to survive, and I'm still here
You'll never get me
You'll never take me
You'll never get me alive

'Cause we all wanna party when the funeral ends
Ba ba ba, ba ba ba
And we all get together when we bury our friends
It's been ten fucking years since I've been seeing your face 'round here

And you're walking away
And I will drown in the fear

Overall Meaning

The song "Kill All Your Friends" by My Chemical Romance is a reflection on the struggles and contradictions of youth. It delves into the theme of identity and the way people cope with their fears and feelings of isolation. The lyrics show that individuals often try to hide their true selves, but the past always finds a way to catch up with them. The opening line of the song, "Well, you can hide a lot about yourself, but honey, what are you gonna do?" is a direct question to listeners, urging them to embrace their true selves and not hide behind facades.

The chorus of the song, "We all wanna party when the funeral ends, And we all get together when we bury our friends" speaks to the idea of living life to the fullest, with wild abandon, because tomorrow is never promised. It's a reminder to enjoy the good times and the company of friends while we can.

The song ends with a message of defiance and strength, with the repeated refrain "You'll never take me alive, you'll never get me alive, do what it takes to survive and I'm still here." It's a reminder that no matter how hard life gets, we must keep fighting and never give up.

Line by Line Meaning

Well, you can hide a lot about yourself, but, honey, what are you gonna do?
You can try to hide your true nature, but eventually it will be revealed.

And you can sleep in a coffin, but the past ain't through with you
Even if you try to forget your past, it will always have an effect on your present and future.

'Cause we are all a bunch of liars, tell me, baby, who do you wanna be?
We all have a tendency to lie, but we need to decide who we want to be and strive towards that.

And we are all about to sell it, 'cause it's tragic with a capital T
We are all willing to sell out for our own benefit, even if it results in a tragic outcome.

Let it be, let it be, let it be
Sometimes it's best to just accept the situation and let it be.

'Cause we all wanna party when the funeral ends
We often celebrate and let loose after a tragic event, such as a funeral.

And we all get together when we bury our friends
Death brings people together, even if it is a sad occasion.

It's been eight bitter years since I've been seeing your face
The artist is bitter about someone they haven't seen in years.

And you're walking away
The person the artist is bitter about is leaving.

And I will die in this place
The artist is willing to stay in a negative situation until the end.

Sometimes you scrape and sink so low
Sometimes you hit rock bottom and feel like you can't sink any lower.

I'm shocked at what you're capable of
The artist is surprised by the actions of another person.

And if this is the coronation, I ain't feeling the love
If this is the pinnacle of success, the singer doesn't feel satisfied or loved.

'Cause we are all a bunch of animals that never paid attention in school
We are all flawed and imperfect, even if we didn't pay attention in school.

So, tell me all about your problems, I was killing before killing was cool
The singer has experienced difficult times and wants to know about the other person's problems. They also experienced hardships before it became popular or cool to do so.

You're so cool, you're so cool, so cool
The artist is being sarcastic and doesn't actually think the other person is cool.

You'll never take me alive, you'll never take me alive
The artist is determined to continue living on their own terms.

Do what it takes to survive, 'cause I'm still here
The singer will do whatever it takes to stay alive and persevere through hardships.

It's been ten fucking years since I've been seeing your face 'round here
The singer is emphasizing the amount of time that has passed since they last saw the other person.

And you're walking away
The other person is leaving again.

And I will drown in the fear
The artist will be overwhelmed with fear as they continue to face difficulties without the other person's support.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Bob Bryar, Frank Iero, Gerard Way, Michael Way, Ray Toro

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