Released: May 27, 2002

Songwriter: Matt Pelissier Mikey Way Ray Toro Gerard Way

Producer: Eyeball Records Alex Saavedra Geoff Rickly

[Intro]
And if they get me and the sun goes down into the ground
And if they get me, take this spike to my heart and
And if they get me and the sun goes down
And if they get me, take this spike and
You put the spike in my heart!

[Backwards Whispering]

[Verse 1]
And if the sun comes up
Will it tear the skin right off our bones?
And then as razor sharp white teeth rip out our necks
I saw you there

Someone get me to the doctor, someone get me to a church
Where they can pump this venom gaping hole
And you must keep your soul like a secret in your throat
And if they come and get me
What if you put the spike in my heart?

[Pre-Chorus]
And if they get me and the sun goes down
And if they get me, take this spike and
Come on!

[Chorus]
Can you take this spike?
Will it fill our hearts with thoughts of endless night time sky?
Can you take this spike?
Will it wash away this jet black feeling?

[Verse 2]
And now the nightclub sets the stage for this
They come in pairs
She said, "We'll shoot back holy water like cheap whiskey
They're always there"

Someone get me to the doctor and someone call the nurse
And someone buy me roses and someone burned the church
We're hanging out with corpses and driving in this hearse
And someone save my soul tonight, please save my soul

[Chorus]
Can you take this spike?
Will it fill our hearts with thoughts of endless night time sky?
Can you take this spike?
Will it wash away this jet black now?
Let's go! Come on!

[Bridge]
And as these days watch over time
And as these days watch over time
And as these days watch over us
Tonight

And as these days watch over time
And as these days watch over time
And as these days watch over us
Tonight

I'll never let them, I'll never let them
I'll never let them hurt you, not tonight
I'll never let them, I can't forget them
I'll never let them hurt you, I promise

[Breakdown]
Struck down before our prime
Before you got off the floor

Can you stake my heart? Can you stake my heart?
And these thoughts of endless night
(Bring us back into the light)
Can you stake my heart? Can you stake my heart?
And this venom from my heart
(Bring us back into the light)
(Bring us back into the light)
Can you stake my heart? Can you stake my heart?
(Bring us back into the light)
Can you stake my heart? Can you stake my heart?
(Bring us back into the light)
Can you stake me before the sun goes down?

[Outro]
And as always, innocent like roller coasters
Fatality is like ghosts in snow
And you have no idea what you're up against
Because I've seen what they look like
Becoming perfect as if they were sterling silver chainsaws
Going cascading

My Chemical Romance

My Chemical Romance is an alt/punk/hardcore rock band that produced four studio albums and a compilation album over their initial twelve-year lifespan from 2001-2013. They then went on a six-year hiatus, until Halloween of 2019, when they announced a long-awaited revival of the band. They have touched the hearts of millions through their honest, raw lyrics and inspirational stories.

The band started after front-man and founder Gerard Way witnessed the 9/11 terror attacks in New York City. He felt compelled to empower people and make a difference in the world. As a result, he wrote the band’s first song, “Skylines And Turnstiles.” He shared the lyrics with his friend Matt Pelissier, who agreed to be the then-unnamed band’s drummer. Gerard then recruited Ray Toro, whom he used to be in a band with as the lead guitarist, and eventually invited his brother Mikey Way to be the bassist, and Frank Iero to be the rhythm guitarist.

Their first album, I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love, was released in 2002 and was recorded in Matt Pelissier’s attic. Because of this, some of the songs are lovingly referred to as the “attic demos.” The album’s copyright warning