This Ain't a Scene, It's an Arms Race
Fall Out Boy
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I am an arms dealer Fitting you with weapons in the form of words And I don't really care which side wins As long as the room keeps singing That's just the business I'm in This ain't a scene, it's a god damn arms race This ain't a scene, it's a god damn arms race This ain't a scene, it's a god damn arms race I'm not a shoulder to cry on, but I digress I'm a leading man and the lies I weave are oh-so intricate, oh-so intricate I'm a leading man and the lies I weave are oh-so intricate, oh-so intricate I wrote the gospel on giving up (You look pretty sinking) But the real bombshells have already sunk (Prima donnas of the gutter) At night we're painting your trash gold while you sleep Crashing not like hips or cars No, more like parties This ain't a scene, it's a god damn arms race This ain't a scene, it's a god damn arms race This ain't a scene, it's a god damn arms race Bandwagon's full, please catch another I'm a leading man and the lies I weave are oh-so intricate, oh-so intricate I'm a leading man and the lies I weave are oh-so intricate, oh-so intricate All the boys who the dance floor didn't love And all the girls whose lips couldn't move fast enough Sing until your lungs give out This ain't a scene, it's a god damn arms race This ain't a scene, it's a god damn arms race (Now you) This ain't a scene, it's a god damn arms race (Wear out the groove) This ain't a scene, it's a god damn arms race (Sing out loud) This ain't a scene, it's a god damn arms race (Oh, oh) This ain't a scene, it's a god damn arms race I'm a leading man and the lies I weave are oh-so intricate, oh-so intricate I'm a leading man and the lies I weave are oh-so intricate, oh-so intricate
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Written by: Andrew John Hurley, Joseph Mark Trohman, Patrick Martin Stump, Peter Lewis Wentz
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Release"This Ain't a Scene, It's an Arms Race" was released on November 21, 2006, as the lead single from Fall Out Boy's fourth studio album, "Infinity on High".
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a commercial success, reaching the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Pop 100 and No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it the band's highest-charting single.
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CertificationsThe song has been certified Platinum by the RIAA in the United States, indicating over a million copies sold.
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Musical Style"This Ain't a Scene, It's an Arms Race" was noted for its blend of pop punk, pop rock, and R&B styles. The song's sound marked a departure from the band's earlier punk-oriented music.
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Song MeaningThe song is seen as a commentary on the band's rapid rise to fame and the "arms race" that is the music industry.
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Music VideoThe music video for "This Ain't a Scene, It's an Arms Race" was directed by Alan Ferguson and shows the band members in a parody of their own lives, including exaggerated versions of the controversies and drama associated with them.
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International SuccessThe song also achieved international success, reaching the top 10 in countries such as Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom.
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Live PerformancesFall Out Boy performed "This Ain't a Scene, It's an Arms Race" at the 2007 MTV Video Music Awards, showcasing the band's energetic live approach.
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Grammy NominationThe song received a nomination for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals at the 50th Annual Grammy Awards in 2008.
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Lyric MisinterpretationThe lyric, "I wrote the gospel on giving up" was often misheard as "I love the gospel of giving up", leading to a humorous response from the band on the misconception.
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