Fall Out Boy

Released: January 1, 2005

Songwriter: Andy Hurley Joe Trohman Patrick Stump Pete Wentz

Producer: Fall Out Boy

[Intro]
We're pretty boys
For secret girls
Who never stood a ch-ch-ch-ch-chance in the world
I'm not ready for sincerity
I'd tell any lie to keep you listen-listen-listen-listening

[Verse 1]
I gave you pretentious
I gave you indifference, but you only wanted undressed and defenseless
With all your cheap words about hearts and accidents
Who are you kidding? (Who are you kidding?)
So listen-listen-listen

[Pre-Chorus]
Sincerity's in
So don't you sound like you mean it
Hold back your breath
In a year no one will even care

[Chorus]
If it's in
So don't you sound like you mean it
Hold back your breath
In a year

Everyone loves an underdog
That's why you're singing along

With all your cheap words
Who are you kidding?

We're pretty boys
For secret girls
Who are you kidding?

[Pre-Chorus]
Sincerity's in
So don't you sound like you mean it
Hold back your breath
In a year no one will even care

[Chorus]
If it's in
So don't you sound like you mean it
Hold back your breath
In a year

Everyone loves an underdog
That's why you're singing along

With all your cheap words
Who are you kidding?

We're pretty boys
For secret girls
Who are you kidding?

(Hey! Everyone loves an underdog)
(Hey! Everyone loves an underdog)

[Chorus 1]
When the hook sets in
And this all ends
I'll wish it never began
Oh I will die without the attention

[Chorus 1]
When the hook sets in
And this all ends
I'll wish it never began
Oh I will die without the attention

[Pre-Chorus]
Sincerity's in
So don't you sound like you mean it
Hold back your breath
In a year no one will even care

[Chorus]
If it's in
So don't you sound like you mean it
Hold back your breath
In a year

Everyone loves an underdog
That's why you're singing along

With all your cheap words
Who are you kidding?

We're pretty boys
For secret girls
Who are you kidding?

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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