My Chemical Romance

Released: November 19, 2010

Songwriter: Ray Toro Frank Iero Mikey Way Gerard Way

Producer: My Chemical Romance Rob Cavallo

[Intro]
Are y'all ready where you are?
Are y'all ready where you are?
Are y'all ready where you are?
'Cause we're coming for you now
Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na
Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na

[Verse 1]
Right now, I hope you're ready for a firefight
'Cause the devil's got your number tonight
They say we're never leaving this place alive
But if you sing these words, we'll never die
Get off the ledge and drop the knife
Not a victim of a victim's life
Because this ain't a room full of suicides
We're believers, I believe tonight

[Chorus]
We can leave this world, leave it all behind
We can steal this car if your folks don't mind
We can live forever if you've got the time

[Post-Chorus]
(Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na) If you save yourself tonight
(Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na) If you save yourself tonight

[Verse 2]
I'll tell you all how the story ends
Where the good guys die and the bad guys win
Who cares? This ain't about all the friends you made
But the graffiti they write on your grave
For all of us who've seen the light
Salute the dead and lead the fight
Hail! Hail! Who gives a damn if we lose the war?
Let the walls come down, let the engines roar

[Chorus]
We can leave this world, leave it all behind
We can steal this car if your folks don't mind
We can live forever if you've got the time
Whoa!
I'm the only friend that makes you cry
You're a heart attack in black hair dye
So, just save yourself and I'll hold them back
Tonight!

[Bridge]
Are y'all ready where you are at?
If you save yourself tonight
'Cause we're coming for you
Can you save yourself tonight?

[Guitar Solo]

[Pre-Chorus]
Right now!
'Cause I'll hold them back!

[Chorus]
We can leave this world, leave it all behind
We can steal this car if your folks don't mind
We can live forever if you've got the time
You motherfucker, whoa!
You're the broken glass in the morning light
Be a burning star if it takes all night
So, just save yourself and I'll hold them back
Tonight!

[Post-Chorus]
(Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na) If you save yourself, tonight
(Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na) If you save yourself, tonight

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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