Dead on Arrival
Fall Out Boy
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I hope this is the last time Cause I'd never say no to you This conversation's been dead on arrival There's no way to talk to you This conversation's been dead on A rivalry goes so deep Between me and this loss of sleep over you This is side one Flip me over I know I'm not your favorite record The songs you grow to like Never stick at first So I'm writing you a chorus And here is your verse No it's not the last time Cause I never say no to you This conversation's still dead on arrival There's no way to talk to you When you're dead on A rivalry goes so deep Between me and this loss of sleep over you This is side one (This is my side one) Flip me over I know I'm not your favorite record The songs you grow to like (songs you grow to like) Never stick at first So I'm writing you a chorus And here is your This is side one Flip me over I know I'm not your favorite record So This is side one Flip me over This is side one Flip me over I know I'm not your favorite record The songs you grow to like Never stick at first So I'm writing you a chorus And here is your verse Here is your verse
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Written by: Andrew John Hurley, Joseph Mark Trohman, Patrick Martin Stump, Peter Lewis Wentz
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Origin and Release"Dead on Arrival" is the first single released by American rock band, Fall Out Boy, from their first studio album, which was called "Take This to Your Grave." It was released in 2003.
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Band MembersAt the time of this release, Fall Out Boy consisted of Patrick Stump, who was the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist, Pete Wentz as the bassist and lyricist, Joe Trohman as the lead guitarist, and Andy Hurley, the drummer.
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Unique FeaturesKnown for its infectious pop-punk sound, "Dead on Arrival" was characterized by Stump's distinct vocals and the band's catchy, energetic guitar hooks.
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Recognitions"Dead on Arrival" was one of Fall Out Boy's breakthrough songs. Though it did not chart on the Billboard Hot 100, it helped to establish the band's presence in the international pop-punk scene.
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Video Game AppearanceThe song was featured in the video game "Rock Band" as a downloadable content track, introducing a new audience to this track and band.
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Song ThemeThe song, like many others on the album, circles around feelings of frustration, specifically with romantic relationships. The lyrics are known for their heartfelt, confessional quality, a characteristic that would become a hallmark of Fall Out Boy's style.
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Album SuccessThe album "Take This to Your Grave," benefited significantly from the success of "Dead on Arrival." It has been certified Gold in the U.S. by the RIAA, showing its wide popularity and reach.
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Influence and Impact"Dead on Arrival," alongside the rest of the album, is often credited for helping to popularize the emo pop-punk movement in the early 2000s, paving the way for other bands in the genre.
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Music Video"Dead on Arrival" also launched Fall Out Boy's relationship with director Shane Drake, who directed the song's accompanying music video. This marked the first of many music videos that Drake would direct for the band in the future.
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Live Performances"Dead on Arrival" is a staple in Fall Out Boy's setlist for their concerts, demonstrating the song's lasting popularity and impact.
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