Released: November 22, 2010

Songwriter: Ray Toro Frank Iero Mikey Way Gerard Way

Producer: My Chemical Romance Rob Cavallo

[Verse 1]
I don't like being alone
Run up these streets, turn up the stereo
Synthetic animals like me never have a home
I'm not the one you will be walking through
And if you kill him for me
Well, then I'll kill him for you!
I'll meet you down at the metro station
Because motherfuckers got a motivation
Now, I'm going to show you how much I love you
Oh, my magazine is full of ugly things

[Pre-Chorus]
Don't need the system
We can kill them if we try
Shoot up everything we see
And we'll write it on the wall
I hope you die!

[Chorus]
Manipulation
Just to form an alibi
You're the prototype for me
And if heaven wants to take us they can try

[Verse 2]
Sometimes I sleep
I like to talk about television
Oh, a toxic letter now
Heartbreak, heartbeats
Got the eyes on you
And give us something to say
'Cause I got something to prove
I don't have much of an education
But I got a knack for elimination
Now turn up the dial
Hit the tires that screech
Let's go!
(Right here)
(Right now)
This is the bonus stage!

[Pre-Chorus]
Don't need the system
We can kill them if we try
Shoot up everything we see
And we'll write it on the wall
I hope you die

[Chorus]
Manipulation
Just to form an alibi
You're the prototype for me
And if heaven wants to take us they can try

[Bridge]
I want annihilation
A new design for X and Y
I want your violation
Deflect the system with our mind
Exterminate the dream
Extermination you can, buy

[Pre-Chorus]
Don't need the system
We can kill them if we try
Shoot up everything we see
And we'll find it on the wall
I hope you die

[Chorus]
Manipulation
Just to form an alibi
You're the one that's right for me
And if heaven wants to take us they can

[Outro]
I hate you
Kill everybody!
I hate you
Kill everybody!

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