Welcome To The Black Paraded
My Chemical Romance Lyrics

When I was a young boy
As a child, the singer's father took him to the city to see a marching band.

He said, son, when you grow up
The father asked the singer if he would be willing to save those who are struggling and overlooked.

Would you be the savior of the broken, The beaten, and the damned?
The singer is asked by his father whether or not he will take on the challenge of helping those who are misunderstood and looked down upon by society.

He said, will you defeat them Your demons and all the non-believers?
The father asks the artist if he will overcome his own struggles, and if he will be able to convince others to believe in a greater cause.

The plans that they have made?
The artist questions the motives and goals of certain groups and organizations.

Because one day I'll leave you
The singer is aware of his own mortality, and that he won't be able to continue to lead those in need forever.

A phantom to lead you in the summer
Even after death, the singer will continue to inspire others to persevere through hard times.

To join the black parade
The 'black parade' is a metaphor for death, the idea being that those who have died are now marching to the afterlife.

Sometimes I get the feeling She's watching over me
The artist believes that a loved one who has passed away is still looking after him.

And other times I feel like I should go
The artist sometimes feels like he should join those who have passed away and are marching in the 'black parade.'

And through it all The rise and fall The bodies in the streets
The singer acknowledges the difficult and oftentimes tragic nature of life.

And when you're gone, we want you all to know
The artist wants those who have passed away to know that they will be remembered and their legacies will live on.

We'll carry on, we'll carry on
The promise that those who have passed away won't be forgotten and their causes will be continued.

And though you're dead and gone, believe me
The idea that even though someone has passed away, their memory and influence is still impactful.

Your memory will carry on
Those who have passed away will still be remembered and their legacy will live on.

A world that sends you reeling From decimated dreams
The artist acknowledges that the world can be harsh and often destroys one's hopes and aspirations.

Your misery and hate will kill us all So paint it black And take it back
The idea that negativity and anger can be toxic and destructive; the desire to take control and overcome that negativity.

Let's shout it loud and clear Defiant to the end We hear the call
The idea of rising up and fighting back until the very end, all while staying true to oneself.

And though you're broken and defeated Your weary widow marches
Even when someone is struggling or has passed away, their spirit of perseverance and strength lives on in those they have left behind.

On and on, we carry through the fears (Oh, oh, oh) Disappointed faces of your peers (Oh, oh, oh)
The belief that even through difficult times and judgment from others, one must persevere and remain true to themselves.

Take a look at me 'Cause I could not care at all
The artist is unapologetically himself, even if others might not approve or understand.

Do or die You'll never make me
The idea that the artist won't back down or give up, even in the face of adversity.

Because the world Will never take my heart You can try You'll never break me
The singer's resilience and determination to remain true to himself and his beliefs, even if the world tries to change him.

We wanna all We want to play this part
The desire for everyone to have a role and purpose to play in life.

Won't explain Or say I'm sorry
The singer doesn't feel the need to justify or apologize for who he is or the choices he's made.

I'm unashamed I'm gonna show my scar
The singer is proud of who he is, even if he has been hurt or suffered in the past.

Give a cheer For all the broken Listen here Because it's who we are
The idea of celebrating and supporting those who have been broken by life, because it is a part of their identity and makes them who they are.

I'm just a man I'm not a hero Just a boy who had to sing this song
The artist is humble and recognizes that he is just like everyone else, despite being a musician or a public figure.

We wanna know We want to play this part Do or die (we'll carry on)
The idea that everyone has a role to play, and no matter how difficult things may become, they will persevere and carry on with their mission.