My Chemical Romance

Released: June 8, 2004

Songwriter: Matt Pelissier Ray Toro Frank Iero Mikey Way Gerard Way

Producer: Howard Benson

[Intro]
Oh baby, here comes the sound!

[Verse 1]
Took a train outta New Orleans
And they shot me full of ephedrine
This is how we like to do it in the murder scene
Can we settle up the score?

[Chorus]
If you were here, I'd never have a fear
So go on, live your life
But I miss you more than I did yesterday

[Post-Chorus]
(You're beautiful!)

[Verse 2]
Well, I'm a total wreck, and almost every day
Like the firing squad or the mess you made
Well, don't I look pretty walking down the street
In the best damn dress I own?

[Chorus]
If you were here, I'd never have a fear
So go on, live your life
But I miss you more than I did yesterday

You're so far away
So c'mon, show me how
'Cause I mean this more than words can ever say

[Bridge]
Some might say we are made from the sharpest things you say
We are young and we don't care (Whoa-oh)
Your dreams and your hopeless hair (Whoa-oh)
We never wanted it to be this way for all our lives
Do you care at all?

[Chorus]
If you were here, I'd never have a fear
So go on, live your life
But I miss you more than I did yesterday

You're so far away
So c'mon, show me how
'Cause I mean this more than words can ever say

[Outro]
What'd you call me?
Well, there's no way I'm kissing that guy!
Well, come on, come on, come on, come on!
Yeah!

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

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