What a Catch, Donnie
Fall Out Boy
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I got troubled thoughts And the self-esteem to match What a catch, what a catch Whoa You'll never catch us So just let me be Said I'll be fine 'Till the hospital or American Embassy Miss Flack said I still want you back Yeah, Miss Flack said I still want you back I got troubled thoughts And the self-esteem to match What a catch, what a catch And all I can think of Is the way I'm the one Who charmed the one Who gave up on you Who gave up on you They say the captain Goes down with the ship So, when the world ends Will God go down with it? Miss Flack said I still want you back Yeah, Miss Flack said I still want you back I got troubled thoughts And the self-esteem to match What a catch, what a catch And all I can think of Is the way I'm the one Who charmed the one Who gave up on you Who gave up on you What a catch What a catch What a catch What a catch I will never end up like him Behind my back, I already am Keep a calendar This way you will always know I got troubled thoughts And the self-esteem to match What a catch, what a catch And all I can think of Is the way I'm the one Who charmed the one Who gave up on you Who gave up on you Where is your boy tonight? I hope he is a gentleman Maybe he won't find out what I know You were the last good thing We're going down, down in an earlier round And sugar, we're goin' down swinging Dance, dance, we're falling apart to halftime Dance, dance, and these are the lives you'd love to lead Dance, this is the way they'd love If they knew how misery loved me This ain't a scene, it's a goddamn arms race This ain't a scene, it's a goddamn arms race One night and one more time Thanks for the memories Even though they weren't so great He tastes like you, only sweeter Growing up, growing up I got troubled thoughts And the self-esteem to match What a catch, what a catch
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Written by: Andrew Hurley, Joseph Trohman, Patrick Stump, Peter Wentz
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Integrity Music
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12 facts about this song
Song Creator"What A Catch, Donnie" was written by Patrick Stump and Pete Wentz, who are members of the American rock band Fall Out Boy.
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Album InformationThe song is from the band's fourth studio album, "Folie à Deux", which was released in 2008.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 94 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number 14 on the UK Rock and Metal Chart.
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Guest AppearancesThe song features guest vocals from several musicians, including Elvis Costello, Brendon Urie, Travis McCoy, and many other artists.
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Musical Style"What A Catch, Donnie" switches the typical Fall Out Boy's pop punk style to a more somber, piano-driven ballad.
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Song LyricsThe song's lyrics are heavily believed to discuss the mental health struggles and substance abuse problems experienced by the band's bassist Pete Wentz.
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Music VideoA music video for the song was released in October 2008. The video depicts bassist Pete Wentz alone on a boat, symbolizing his feelings of loneliness and isolation.
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Referenced SongsIn its final part, the song includes several melodies and lyrics from previous Fall Out Boy songs, like "Sugar, We're Goin Down", "Thnks fr th Mmrs" and others.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received generally positive reviews from critics, with many praising its emotional depth and maturity compared to the band's previous work.
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Song Title"What A Catch, Donnie" is believed to be a reference to Donnie Hathaway, a soul singer who struggled with severe bouts of depression.
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Song DedicationThe song is believed to be a dedication to all the band's fans who have supported them throughout their career.
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Song's Impact"What A Catch, Donnie" laid groundwork for Fall Out Boy's shift to less punk and more pop-centric sound in their later works.
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