Future Freaks Me Out

Motion City Soundtrack

About Future Freaks Me Out

"The Future Freaks Me Out" is a song by the pop punk band Motion City Soundtrack. It is featured on the group's debut album, I Am the Movie, and was released as the band's first single in Europe. "The Future Freaks Me Out" was released to radio on September 16, 2003. The B-side for the CD single was "1000 Paper Cranes", which originally featured on I Am the Movie (the version released by the band while unsigned) but was the only song missing for the Epitaph CD release. The song has become a crowd favorite at Motion City Soundtrack shows. It is usually played as the band's last song and is often sung in part by the audience. 


Year:
2003
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I'm on fire and now I think I'm ready to bust a move
Check it out I'm rocking steady
Go!

Betty won't stop listening to modern rock
How she hates to be alone
I try to compensate her lack of love with coffee cake
Ice cream and a bottle of ten dollar wine she says hey
I rock the Haro sport
I rock the cow girl blues
I rock too fast for love I'm footloose in my Velcro shoes
What's up with Will & Grace?
I don't get drum and bass
The future freaks me out

I'm on fire and now I think ready to bust a move
Check it out I'm rocking steady
To the beat in my head
It goes oh, oh, oh, oh
I know she's the only one
I'd rather waste our time together
Yea, ?cause we can get down

Betty can't quit carving question marks in my wrist
How come we're so alone
We waste away the days with nicotine and television samples
From an era we hate to admit we embrace
We fail to represent
We fail to be content
We fail at everything we ever even try to attempt
And so the story goes
As only Betty knows
It's time to take control

I'm on fire and now I think ready to bust a move
Check it out I'm rocking steady
To the beat in my head
It goes oh, oh, oh, oh
I know she's the only one
I'd rather waste my time with her

(Betty, I need you
I miss you
I'm so alone without you
To call up on the weekends with my cellular phone)

Betty it's so hard to relate
To the whole human race
I don't know where to begin
I don't know where to begin
If we can both find a way
To do the things that we say
We might not sit in our rooms
And drink our daydreams away
Betty, I'm a dreamer
No i'm not a vicious schemer
Oh betty won't you.. ah f*ck it

I'm on fire and now I think ready to bust a move
Check it out I'm rocking steady
To the beat in my head
It goes oh, oh, oh, oh
I know she's the only one
I'd rather waste our time together
Yeah, cause we can get down.

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Motion City Soundtrack

Motion City Soundtrack is an American rock band from Minneapolis, Minnesota, formed in 1997. The band consists of founding members Justin Pierre (lead vocals and guitar) and Joshua Cain (lead guitar and backing vocals), along with keyboardist and moog synthesist Jesse Johnson, bassist and backing vocalist Matthew Taylor, and drummer, percussionist and backing vocalist Tony Thaxton. Motion City Soundtrack has released five studio albums and sold almost 600,000 records throughout their career, including over half a million in the United States alone. more »

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Written by: Jesse Johnson, Joshua Cain, Justin Pierre, Matthew Taylor, Tony Thaxton

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12 facts about this song

Release and popularity
"Future Freaks Me Out" was released in 2003 as part of Motion City Soundtrack's first studio album, "I Am the Movie."
Song Title
The title "Future Freaks Me Out" subtly communicates the band's anxiety about the future and uncertain life changes.
Musical Features
This track is known for its catchy melody combined with the band's unique integration of synth and punk-rock elements.
Chart Performance
Despite its popularity, "Future Freaks Me Out" didn't chart seriously but gained substantial acclaim in alternative and punk circles.
Music Video
The music video for "Future Freaks Me Out," laden with retro-futuristic imagery, was released in 2003 and enthused the band's fans.
Lyrics
Lyrically, the song reflects the personal feelings of anxiety about growing up and the fear of uncertainty about the future held by Justin Pierre, the band's lead vocalist.
Band's Signature
The song is often recognized as the band's signature track and a fan favorite in live performances.
Album Promotion
"Future Freaks Me Out" was one of the two songs released as singles to promote "I Am the Movie." The other one was "My Favorite Accident."
Re-recorded Version
The song was re-recorded for the album, different from the original version that was released as a single. The re-recorded version was better produced, emphasizing the band's blend of punk and pop.
Longevity
Even years after its release, "Future Freaks Me Out" continues to be a standout track and is often played at the band's live shows.
Inspirational Track
The song's candid lyrics about the fear of future and change have resonated with many listeners, making it an inspirational anthem for those struggling with similar anxieties.
Critical Acclaim
Music critics and fans praised "Future Freaks Me Out" for its energetic performance and relatable lyrics, cementing Motion City Soundtrack's place in the alternative punk rock scene.

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