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.
Vampire Money
My Chemical Romance Lyrics
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How about you, Frank?
Oh, I'm there, baby
How about you, Mikey?
Fucking ready
Well, I think I'm alright
One, two, three, four
Everybody party 'til the gasman comes
Sparkle like Bowie in the morning sun
And get a parking violation on La Brea 'til it's done
Hair back, collar up, jet black, so cool
Sing it like the kids that are mean to you, c'mon
When you wanna be a movie star (c'mon)
Play the game and take the band real far (c'mon)
Play it right and drive a Volvo car (c'mon)
Pick a fight at an airport bar
The kids don't care if you're alright honey
Pills don't help but it sure is funny
Gimmie gimmie some of that vampire money c'mon
Oh, you look like somebody I used to love
Three, two, one we got the bomb
Everybody hurry 'til the taxman comes
Glimmer like Bolan in the morning sun
And get your finger on the trigger
Tap the barrel of the a gun
Hair back, motherfucker, jet black, so cool
Sing it like the kids that are mean to you (c'mon)
When you wanna be a movie star (c'mon)
Play the game and take band real far (c'mon)
Play it right and drive a Volvo car (c'mon)
Pick a fight at an airport bar
The kids don't care if you're all right honey
Pills don't help but it sure it's funny
Gimmie gimmie some of that vampire money c'mon
Oh fuck yeah
That's right
One, two, three, four
Well three, two, one we came to fuck
Everybody party 'til the gasman comes
Sparkle like Bowie in the morning sun
And get a parking violation on La Brea 'til it's done
Hair back, collar up, jet black, so cool
Sing it like the kids that are mean to you (c'mon)
When you wanna be a movie star (c'mon)
Play the game and take band real far (c'mon)
Play it right and drive a Volvo car (c'mon)
Pick a fight at an airport bar
The kids don't care if you're all right honey
Pills don't help but it sure is funny
Gimmie gimmie some of that vampire money c'mon
C'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon
The lyrics to "Vampire Money" by My Chemical Romance are a tongue-in-cheek commentary on the entertainment industry and its obsession with money and fame. The song begins with a call and response between the band members, emphasizing their readiness to "party" and "fuck." The lyrics then describe the trappings of stardom, such as driving a Volvo and picking fights at airport bars. The chorus repeats the phrase "gimme some of that vampire money," alluding to the idea that those in the industry suck the life out of their fans for financial gain.
The song's verses also reference individuals in the entertainment industry, such as David Bowie and Marc Bolan, who were known for their flamboyant and unique styles. The lyrics encourage listeners to embrace their individuality and rebel against those who may have bullied or mistreated them in the past. The repeated phrase "c'mon" throughout the song serves as an anthem for rebellion and individuality.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, are you ready, Ray? (yeah)
Let's get started and make some music.
How about you, Frank?
Are you ready to rock?
Oh, I'm there, baby
I'm ready to go and play some music.
How about you, Mikey?
Are you ready to rock out and play some music?
Fucking ready
I'm completely ready to go.
Well, I think I'm alright
I'm feeling pretty good and ready to start playing music.
One, two, three, four
It's time to start playing some music.
Three, two, one we came to fuck
The band is here to play some intense, high-energy music.
Everybody party 'til the gasman comes
Let's have a wild and crazy time until the party comes to an end.
Sparkle like Bowie in the morning sun
Let's shine brightly and show our creativity and artistry like David Bowie did.
And get a parking violation on La Brea 'til it's done
We're not afraid to live life on the edge and push boundaries, even if it means getting a parking ticket.
Hair back, collar up, jet black, so cool
Let's look awesome and stylish with our hair slicked back, collars up, and wearing all black.
Sing it like the kids that are mean to you, c'mon
Sing with passion and let out all your frustration and anger towards those who have hurt you.
When you wanna be a movie star (c'mon)
When you want to be famous and well-known like a movie star, take action.
Play the game and take the band real far (c'mon)
If you want your band to get noticed, you need to play the game and work hard.
Play it right and drive a Volvo car (c'mon)
Be responsible and smart with your money, so you can live comfortably while pursuing your passion.
Pick a fight at an airport bar
Take a risk and stand up for yourself, even if it means getting into a fight at an airport bar.
The kids don't care if you're alright honey
Don't worry about what others think of you, especially the younger generation.
Pills don't help but it sure is funny
Taking pills won't solve your problems, but sometimes it's just amusing to try.
Gimmie gimmie some of that vampire money c'mon
We want to be rich and successful, like vampires, taking every opportunity to make money and be on top.
Oh, you look like somebody I used to love
You remind me of someone from my past that I once loved.
Three, two, one we got the bomb
We are unstoppable and explosive, ready to take the world by storm with our music.
Everybody hurry 'til the taxman comes
Let's make as much money and have as much fun as possible before we have to pay taxes.
Glimmer like Bolan in the morning sun
Let's shine brightly, like Marc Bolan of T. Rex, in the morning sunlight.
And get your finger on the trigger
Be ready to take action and seize every opportunity that comes your way.
Tap the barrel of the a gun
Be daring and fearless, like a cowboy tapping the barrel of a gun.
Hair back, motherfucker, jet black, so cool
Let's look bold and fashionable, with our hair slicked back and dressed in all black.
When you wanna be a movie star (c'mon)
When you have big dreams of becoming a Hollywood star, you need to work hard and not give up.
Play the game and take band real far (c'mon)
If you want your music to be heard by the world, you need to work hard and play the game.
Play it right and drive a Volvo car (c'mon)
Make good decisions with your finances and investments, so you can drive a nice car and live comfortably.
Pick a fight at an airport bar
Don't be afraid to stand up for yourself and fight for what you believe in, even if it means getting into a brawl at an airport bar.
The kids don't care if you're all right honey
The younger generation won't be affected by your well-being, so focus on your own happiness and success.
Pills don't help but it sure is funny
Taking unnecessary medications won't help you feel better, but it can be humorous.
Gimmie gimmie some of that vampire money c'mon
We want to be as rich and successful as vampires, always taking every opportunity to make more money and become more famous.
C'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon
Let's keep pushing forward and working hard to achieve our dreams and goals.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: FRANK IERO, GERARD WAY, MICHAEL WAY, RAY TORO
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gwenj
on Kill All Your Friends
bruh why's this my favourite song