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.
Under Pressure Live
My Chemical Romance Lyrics
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Pressing down on you no man ask for
Ooh, under pressure
That burns a building down
Splits a family in two
Puts people on streets
Ba-ba-beh, ba-ba-beh
Be-day-da, be-day-da
It's the terror of knowing
What this world is about
Watching some good friends scream, "Let me out"
Pray tomorrow takes me higher
Pressure on people, people on streets
Dee-day-da (dee-day-da)
Chippin' around
Kick my brains 'round the floor
These are the days
It never rains but it pours
Ba-ba-dah, ba-ba-dah
Ba-ba-dah, ba-ba-dah
People on streets
Ba-de-dah-da
People on streets
Ba-dah-dee-da, dee-da, dee-da, dee-da
And it's the terror of knowing
What this world is about
Watching some good friends scream, "Let me out"
Pray tomorrow takes me high, higher
Turned away from it all like a blind man
Sat on a fence but it don't work
Keep coming up with love but it's so slashed and torn
Why? Why? Why?
Love, love, love (love, love)
Insanity laughs under pressure we're cracking
Can't we give ourselves one more chance
Why can't we give love that one more chance
Why can't we give love, give love, give love, give love, give love
Give love, give love, give love, give love
'Cause love's such an old fashioned word
And love dares you to care for
The people on the edge of the night
And love dares you to change our way of
Caring about ourselves
This is our last dance
This is our last dance
This is ourselves
Under pressure
Under pressure, under pressure
The song "Under Pressure" is a collaborative effort between Queen and David Bowie, which was originally released in 1981. The lyrics deal with personal and societal pressures that can cause individuals to crack under stress. My Chemical Romance's cover of the song was performed live, and adds a new layer of emotion and intensity to the lyrics. The opening lines set the tone for the song, speaking to the idea that everyone feels the weight of the world on their shoulders at some point, and that this pressure can cause not only physical destruction, but also emotional unrest between family and friends.
As the song continues, the lyrics explore the idea of people feeling trapped and unable to escape their circumstances. The lines "Watching some good friends screaming 'let me out'" paint a picture of people who feel trapped in situations they can't control. This is followed by a plea for relief in the form of prayer and the desire for something better tomorrow. The chorus repeats throughout the song, emphasizing the idea that everyone feels pressure in some form, and that it can lead to despair and isolation.
Towards the end, the lyrics take a turn towards love and connection as a way to combat the pressures of the world. The lines "And love dares you to care for the people on the edge of the night/And love dares you to change our way of/Caring about ourselves" show a call to action, urging individuals to look beyond their own problems and reach out to others. The song ends with the repeated phrase "Under pressure," reminding listeners that the pressures of the world are always present.
Line by Line Meaning
Pressure pushing down on me
The stress and expectations from society has become unbearable for me to handle.
Pressing down on you no man ask for
The pressure is taking a toll on you as well despite not asking for it.
Under pressure... that burns a building down
The pressure of life can bring about monumental destruction both physically and mentally.
Splits a family in two
The overwhelming pressure can be common cause of discord even within the tight-knit family units.
Puts people on streets
Due to the competitiveness of modern-day society, people can be left without a place to call their own.
It's the terror of knowing
The feeling of helplessness and anxiety that comes with comprehending how complex and chaotic the world we live in really is.
What this world is about
Trying to understand and figure out the intricacies of our world which can be a scary and uncertain process.
Watching some good friends
Observing those close to you suffer under similar struggles.
Screaming `let me out'
The desperation to escape the system and its constraints overload, overwhelmed.
Pray tomorrow... gets me higher
Hoping that tomorrow will be better and bring about some relief from the current situation brings about prospects of peace.
Pressure on people... people on streets
The immense expectations put on individuals often lead to their downfall and social unrest.
Chippin' around... kick my brains around the floor
Frantically trying to deal with the stress that takes a toll on your mental health leads to a debilitating loss of control.
These are the days
This is the state of society at present, and it's not pleasant.
It never rains but it pours
In times of adversity, multiple problems arise simultaneously, causing a even bigger turmoil.
Turned away from it all like a blind man
The helplessness and confusion of the individual and succumbing to pressure causes one to blind oneself from reality.
Sat on a fence but it don't work
Sitting idly by and not taking charge of the situation, in the long run, doesn't provide any relief.
Keep coming up with love but it's so slashed and torn
Attempts to show compassion and kindness often go unnoticed or met with hostility or negativity.
Why... why... why
The desperation to understand why the world is so rough and unfair and to find some sort of solace or reasoning.
LOVE
The importance of love and compassion even in these tumultuous times.
Insanity laughs un der pressure we're cracking
The unbearable psychological strain can push individuals to the brink of insanity and changing beyond recognition.
Can't we give ourselves one more chance
Hoping to take a breather and recalibrate ourselves in these difficult times.
Why can't we give love that one more chance
Letting go of resentment and anger to embrace love and understanding.
Cause love's such an old fashioned word
Love may seem outdated or mature, but it continues to be a powerful tool to unite people.
And love dares you to care for
Empathy and kindness demanded by love makes us truly care for our fellow beings.
The people on the edge of the night
The ones who are in the extremity of destitution and hopelessness are the ones who deserve most care and love.
And love dares you to change our way of
To be truly compassionate and loving we must change our way of thinking and approach towards a more accommodating means of coexisting.
Caring about ourselves
To care for others we first need to care for ourselves physically and mentally.
This is our last dance
This is our chance to change and to make an impact in this limited time we have on this earth.
This is ourselves
This is who we truly are and it's upon us to make the best of it.
Under pressure
The inescapability of societal pressure and how to endure it.
Pressure.
The final line reiterating the message hurled throughout the song.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: David Bowie, John Richard Deacon, Brian Harold May, Freddie Mercury, Roger Meddows Taylor
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@caifabe8050
I imagine it more like:
Quinn: Okay I think we've got everyone.
Mikey: What about me? Where's my bass? 2 vocalists, 2 drummers, 3 guitarists, why only 1 bass?
Gerard: The song only really requires one bass.
Mikey: We can both play the same part just doubled?
Jeph: It doesn't really work like that, man.
Frank: Yeah, too much low end muddies up the mix and this is being professionally recorded for TV so it needs to sound clear.
Mikey: Can I play something else?
Gerard, Bert and Ray: frantically searching for something
Mikey: Hey guys I found a tambourine.
Ray: But we don't have anything to mic or amplify it with.
Mikey: I don't care if they can't hear me. I just want to be doing something.
Bert: Oh, um....... okay sure, yeah.
Mikey: Can I stand on Bob's drum riser?
Bob: Remember when Frank did that on TRL?
Frank: laughing Oh yeah, that was fucking PRICELESS
Mikey: I promise I'm not gonna stand on your bass drum.
Bob: Alright. But if you knock my set over I'm kicking your ass on the bus.
Mikey: OKAYS
band goes on stage
@tym6136
this is how i imagine it went down...
gerard: "i just dont think two bassists is necessary"
everyone else: *agreeing *
ray: "what will mikey play then?"
gerard: "i dont fuckin know"
bert: *runs from the corner and trows a tambourine at mikey * "play that, its the most important part of the song, like what amazing song doesnt have tambourine?"
gerard: "good idea bert"
mikey: *sighs and takes the tambourine * "whatever, lets go preform"
@Rickprimest
Not one bottle of shampoo was purchased on this tour.
@Scoot694
I believe it
@marissaa.4861
I laughed way too fuckin hard at this comment
@Corazon-gu5ti
Ahahaha
@richardace4029
Zach Blackwell I see no lice... oops I mean lies. 😂😂😂
@ysgbakehouse
😂😂😂
@akirahikari5471
Let's talk about Mikey, alright?
1. Do you even hear what he does with the tambourine?
2. He basically moved more energetic than normally, which is... weird. And scary.
@donteatcrayons5511
The tambourine brings out the best in people
@renzarrubio1839
O'Hare Safe Air facts
@Fa5Squad
Cuz he's gay