Cancer
My Chemical Romance
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Turn away If you could get me a drink Of water 'cause my lips are chapped and faded Call my aunt Marie Help her gather all my things And bury me In all my favorite colors My sisters and my brothers, still I will not kiss you 'Cause the hardest part of this Is leaving you Now turn away 'Cause I'm awful just to see 'Cause all my hair's abandoned all my body All my agony Know that I will never marry Baby I'm just soggy from the chemo But counting down the days to go It just ain't living And I just hope you know That if you say (if you say) Good-bye today (good-bye today) I'd ask you to be true (I'd ask you to be true) 'Cause the hardest part of this Is leaving you 'Cause the hardest part of this Is leaving you
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Written by: Bob Bryar, Frank Iero, Gerard Way, Michael Way, Ray Toro
Lyrics © BLOW THE DOORS OFF CHICAGO
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11 facts about this song
Album Inclusion"Cancer" is a track from My Chemical Romance's third studio album, 'The Black Parade'. The album was released in 2006 and is considered a rock opera, with cancer as one of the main themes.
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Genre DefinitionThe genre of the song is classified as emo, pop-punk, and alternative rock.
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InspirationThe song is inspired by and written from the perspective of a dying cancer patient saying his goodbyes, reflecting the dark theme of the album.
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PopularityThough never released as a single, "Cancer" has gained popularity among fans due to its raw and emotional lyrics, and has garnered around 70 million streams on Spotify as of 2021.
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Cover VersionTwenty One Pilots covered "Cancer" for the 10th-anniversary edition of 'The Black Parade' in 2016. This version has more electronic elements compared to the original piano-driven track.
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Live PerformancesDuring live performances, the lead singer Gerard Way would wear hospital patient attire and perform this song on a pink piano, intensifying the emotional impact of the track.
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Song LengthThe song is one of the shortest tracks on the album, coming in at just over two and a half minutes.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Cancer" are poignant, exploring themes of death, loss, and grief. They were written by the band's lead vocalist, Gerard Way.
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Musical InstrumentationPrimarily, the song is a simple ballad showcased by piano and minimal orchestral accompaniments. It notably lacks the heavy guitars and drums usual to My Chemical Romance's sound.
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Critical ReceptionDespite its harrowing theme, the song received positive reviews from critics. They praised its raw and emotional narrative, which contrasted considerably with the more upbeat mainstream music of that era.
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The Black Parade ConceptThe album 'The Black Parade' is a concept album that details the story of a character known as 'The Patient', who dies from cancer. The song "Cancer" directly deals with 'The Patient’s' impending death.
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