Fall Out Boy

Released: May 6, 2003

Songwriter: Patrick Stump Pete Wentz

Producer: Sean O’Keefe

[Intro]
Yeah!

[Verse 1]
My heart ticks in beat with these kids that I grew up with
Living like life's going out of style, and you came to watch us
Play like a "Big shot talent," but at the end of the day you know
Whoa, where we come from and where we call home, whoa

[Chorus]
Hey, Chris, you were our only friend
And I know this is belated, but we love you back

[Verse 2]
They'll say it's not worth it, so we'll leave this town in ruin
Living like life's going out of style, and you came to watch us
Play like a "Big shot talent", but at the end of the day you know
Those busted lips we take back home

[Chorus]
Hey, Chris, you were our only friend
And I know this is belated, but we love you back
So, hey, Chris, you were our only friend
And I know this is belated, but we love you back

[Bridge]
I know you would be there either way
I'm so glad it seems like these times will never fade
(So I'll tell everyone how much this means to me)
I know you would be there either way
(So I'll tell everyone how much this means to me)
I'm so glad it seems like these times will never fade

[Chorus]
Hey, Chris, you were our only friend
And I know this is belated, but we love you back, yeah!
Hey, Chris, you were our only friend
And I know this is belated, but we love you back

[Outro]
I know you would be there either way
I'm so glad it seems like these times will never fade
(I know you would be there either way)
Hey, Chris, you were our only friend
(I'm so glad it seems like these times will never fade)
And I know this is belated, but we love you back!

Fall Out Boy is an American rock band hailing from Wilmette, Illinois. The band was formed in 2001 by Pete Wentz, who supplies bass and lyrics to the band, and guitarist Joe Trohman, who both used to be part of metalcore band Arma Angelus. Trohman later recruited vocalist Patrick Stump, who initially tried out as the band’s drummer, after meeting him in a bookstore. After the release of Project Rocket/Fall Out Boy, a split EP with Project Rocket. It was recorded without current drummer Andy Hurley due to him being disinterested in the project; Hurley later joined in 2003 as a replacement touring drummer.

Fueled By Ramen, who were a small independent label at the time, personally called Fall Out Boy to ask them to record a full-length record after hearing one of their demos online. This album became their 2003 debut, Take This To Your Grave, and was a tipping point between the band’s underground success to success in the mainstream. It was the band’s last album to feature Stump as the lead lyricist.

The band’s 2004 acoustic EP, My Heart Will Always Be the B-Side to My Tongue, became their first charting release and gave fans a taste of what to expect on their sophomore album From Under The Cork Tree. The album creation was set back in February 2005 after Wentz’s suicide attempt, which influenced songs such as “7 Minutes In Heaven (Atavan Halen).” The album was released in May 2005 through Island Records, featuring guest vocals from William Beckett of The Academy Is… and Brendon Urie of Panic! At The Disco.

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