I Don't Care

Fall Out Boy

About I Don't Care

"I Don't Care" is a song by American rock band Fall Out Boy and the lead single from the group's fourth studio album Folie à Deux in 2008. It was first available for listening on the band's website and mozes.com on September 3, 2008. The song impacted radio on September 16. It is its album's best known song, being certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), denoting shipments of one million units, with over 500,000 sales in its first four months alone. In the United States, the song reached No. 21 on the Billboard Hot 100, placing lower than the No. 2 lead single, "This Ain't a Scene, It's an Arms Race", of the band's previous 2007 album Infinity on High. It received radio play at Modern Rock and Pop stations, charting at No. 21 on Billboard's Hot Modern Rock Tracks and No. 22 on Pop Songs. The song has been described as a very political track by Patrick Stump, the lead vocalist and guitarist of the band, but not political in the traditional sense; more about the politics of a relationship. Stump has said that this song is about the superficiality and selfishness that is associated with pop culture. The song was ranked No. 68 on Rolling Stone's list of the 100 Best Songs of 2008. 


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2008
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Say my name, and his in the same breath,
I dare you to say they taste the same,
Let the leaves fall off in the summer
And let December glow in flames

Erase myself and let go,
Start it over again in Mexico
These friends, they don't love you
They just love the hotel suites, now

I don't care what you think,
As long as it's about me
The best of us can find happiness, in misery
I don't care what you think,
As long as it's about me
The best of us can find happiness, in misery

Oh, take a chance, let your body get a tolerance,
I'm not a chance, but a heat wave in your pants
Pull a breath like another cigarette,
Pawn shop heart trading up, said no

I'm the oracle in my chest,
Let the guitar scream like a fascist,
Sweat it out, shut your mouth,
Free love on the streets, but
In the alley it ain't that cheap now

I don't care what you think,
As long as it's about me
The best of us can find happiness, in misery
I don't care what you think,
As long as it's about me
The best of us can find happiness, in misery

Said-a, I don't care just a-what you think,
As long as it's about me, you said-a
I don't care just what you think,
As long as it's about me, you said-a
I don't care (I don't care)
You said I don't care (I don't care)
Said I don't care, I don't care
I don't care (I don't care), I said-a, I don't care

I don't care what you think,
As long as it's about me
The best of us can find happiness, in misery
I don't care what you think,
As long as it's about me
The best of us can find happiness, in misery

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Fall Out Boy

Fall Out Boy is an American pop punk band from Wilmette, Illinois, formed in 2001. The band consists of vocalist/guitarist Patrick Stump, bassist Pete Wentz, guitarist Joe Trohman, and drummer Andy Hurley. The members originally played in local underground hardcore bands before forming Fall Out Boy. With Pete Wentz as the band's primary lyricist and Patrick Stump as the primary composer, Fall Out Boy broke out of the underground music scene and reached mainstream success with their major label album From Under the Cork Tree. Released in 2005 as the follow-up to their 2003 debut Take This to Your Grave, the album won several awards and achieved double platinum status after selling more than 2.5 million albums in the United States, and with top ten singles "Sug… more »

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Written by: Peter Wentz, Patrick Stump, Joseph Trohman, Andrew Hurley, Norman Greenbaum

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10 facts about this song

Song Formation
"I Don't Care" is a song by the American rock band Fall Out Boy and it was released as the lead single from their fourth studio album, "Folie à Deux" in 2008.
Chart Performance
The song was a crossover success, peaking at No. 21 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and reaching top 20 in various other charts worldwide.
Grammy Nominations
The song received a nomination for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals at the Grammy Awards.
Music Video Controversy
The music video for "I Don't Care" faced controversy in 2008 due to allegations of plagiarism from a band called Cali Swag District. The video also features numerous cameo appearances including that of Pharrell Williams, Gilby Clarke, Mark Hoppus, Spencer Pratt, among others.
Song Meaning
The lyrics of the song are about everyone being essentially the same underneath all personal trappings and possessions.
Band Reactions
The band members stated that "I Don't Care" is a punk rock song with a pop anthem chorus, highlighting their quintessential rebellious spirit.
Live Performances
This song has been performed live multiple times by Fall Out Boy, it is part of their set list in various music festivals and tours.
Fan Reactions
Despite initial mixed reactions to its style, "I Don't Care" has since been acclaimed by fans as one of Fall Out Boy's greatest hits.
Cover Versions
"I Don't Care" has been covered by numerous artists and bands, reflecting its influence in the pop and rock music landscapes.
Business Success
More than a decade after its release, the song continues to provide strong revenue for the band, both from streaming platforms and physical sales.

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