A Little Less Sixteen Candles, A Little More "Touch Me"

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About A Little Less Sixteen Candles, A Little More "Touch Me"

"A Little Less Sixteen Candles, a Little More 'Touch Me'", is a song by American rock band Fall Out Boy and the third and last single taken from their second studio album, From Under the Cork Tree (2005). "A Little Less Sixteen Candles, a Little More 'Touch Me'" was released to radio on March 14, 2006. Released in 2006, though the song never reached the popularity that previous singles "Sugar, We're Goin Down" and "Dance, Dance" achieved, it received moderate playtime on both pop radio and alternative rock radio stations and peaked at No. 65 on the US Billboard Hot 100. The video also reached No. 1 on TRL on both May 5 and May 8, 2006, being the third consecutive single from the album to reach the top position. The song was originally titled "A Little Less Molly Ringwald, a Little More Samantha Fox". Molly Ringwald is an actress who starred in the 1984 movie Sixteen Candles, referenced in the final song title. "Touch Me" is a reference to the hit song by Samantha Fox. The accompanying music video to "A Little Less Sixteen Candles, a Little More 'Touch Me'" was nominated for Best Video Inspired by a Film at the First Annual Fuse Fangoria Chainsaw Awards 2006. 


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I confess, I'm messed up
Dropping "I'm sorry's" like you're still around
And I know you dressed up
Said "hey kid you'll never live this down"

You're just the girl all the boys want to dance with
And I'm just the boy who's had too many chances

I'm sleeping on your folk's porch again, dreaming
She said, she said, she said, "Why don't you just drop dead?"

I don't blame you for being you
But you can't blame me for hating it
So say, what are you waiting for?
Kiss her, kiss her
I set my clocks early 'cause I know I'm always late

Write me off, give up on me
Cause darling what did you expect
I'm just off, a lost cause
A long shot, don't even take this bet

You can make all the moves, you can aim all the spotlights
Get all the sighs and the moans just right

I'm just always on
You said you'd keep me honest
(You're always on)
But I won't call you on it
(You're always on)

I don't blame you for being you
But you can't blame me for hating it
So say, what are you waiting for?
Kiss her, kiss her
I set my clocks early 'cause I know I'm always late

I set my clocks early 'cause I know I'm always late

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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: Andrew John Hurley, Joseph Mark Trohman, Patrick Martin Stump, Peter Lewis Wentz

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10 facts about this song

Title Origin
The title of the song "A Little Less Sixteen Candles, A Little More "Touch Me"" is a reference to the 80s teen movies "Sixteen Candles" and a line from the Elvis Presley song "A Little Less Conversation".
Release Date
This song was released as the third single from their second studio album, "From Under The Cork Tree", on March 14, 2006.
Chart Performance
Though not as commercially successful as previous singles, it still managed to make it to number 65 in the UK Singles Chart, ranking highly in the Billboard Pop 100 as well.
Music Video
The music video for "A Little Less Sixteen Candles, A Little More "Touch Me"" known for its vampire-theme and action-packed plot, portraying the band members as a team of vampire hunters.
Critical Reception
Critics often praise the band's ingenious blend of pop-punk and emo within the song, and it has been positively reviewed for its catchy hooks and engaging melody.
Songwriting Credits
The song was written by all the four members of Fall Out Boy: Patrick Stump, Pete Wentz, Joe Trohman, and Andy Hurley.
Song Length
The song has a duration of 2 minutes and 49 seconds, making it one of the shorter tracks on the album.
Live Performances
"A Little Less Sixteen Candles, A Little More "Touch Me"" has been regularly included in the band's live performances and was also a part of their setlist during their monumental comeback concert at Chicago's Riviera Theatre in 2013.
Album Success
The song contributed to the overall success of "From Under The Cork Tree," which is certified double platinum by the RIAA.
Pop Culture Reference
The song's title and lyrics are rich in pop culture references, which Fall Out Boy has been famously known for.

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