I'm Like a Lawyer with the Way I'm Always Trying to Get You
Fall Out Boy
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Last year's wishes are this year's apologies Every last time I come home I take my last chance To burn a bridge or two I only keep myself this sick in the head 'Cause I know how the words get you (off) We're the new face of failure Prettier and younger, but not any better off Bullet proof loneliness at best, at best Me and you setting in a honeymoon If I woke up next to you If I woke up next to you, me and you Setting in a honeymoon If I woke up next to you If I woke up next to you Collect the bad habits that you couldn't bear to keep Out of the woods, but I love A tree I used to lay beneath Kid's teeth stained red From a sour bottle, baby girl With eyes the size of baby worlds We're the new face of failure Prettier and younger, but not any better off Bullet proof loneliness at best, at best Me and you setting in a honeymoon If I woke up next to you If I woke up next to you, me and you Setting in a honeymoon If I woke up next to you If I woke up next to you Me and you setting in a honeymoon If I woke up next to you If I woke up next to you, me and you Setting in a honeymoon If I woke up next to you If I woke up next to you The best way to make it through With hearts and wrists in tact Is to realize two out of three ain't bad, ain't bad Me and you setting in a honeymoon If I woke up next to you, if I woke up next to you Me and you, setting in a honeymoon (Honeymoon) Me and you, setting in a honeymoon If I woke up next to you, if I woke up next to you Me and you, setting in a honeymoon If I woke up next to you honeymoon
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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
TitleThe song's official title is "I'm Like A Lawyer With The Way I'm Always Trying To Get You Off (Me & You)." It's often shortened in conversation and casual use due to its lengthiness.
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AlbumThe song is part of "Infinity on High," Fall Out Boy's third album, released in 2007. In this album, the band experimented with their musical style.
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Commercial SuccessThe song peaked at number 68 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number 23 on the Billboard Pop 100 chart in the United States, making it moderately successful.
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Music VideoThe music video for "I'm Like A Lawyer..." was shot in Africa, showing a love story between two kids during a civil war. The band wanted the video to raise awareness about the ongoing issues in Uganda, specifically the plight of child soldiers.
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BackgroundVocalist Patrick Stump reportedly came up with the song's music on a whim while goofing around with a rented Wurlitzer piano.
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Composition"I'm Like A Lawyer..." deviates from the band's usual pop-punk sound and veers towards pop-rock, illustrating Fall Out Boy's musical versatility.
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The Long Title TropeThis song continues Fall Out Boy's tradition of giving its songs long, quirky titles, a practice they started in their earlier albums.
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Hidden MessageBassist Pete Wentz, the primary lyric writer for the band, stated that the song's title is metaphorical for his struggle with mental health issues.
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Live Performances"I'm Like A Lawyer..." became a staple of Fall Out Boy concerts during the "Infinity On High" tour.
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Social ImpactThe band partnered with the social advocacy organization Invisible Children, which helped produce the music video. Sales and attention from the video helped raise funds to support communities affected by the conflict in Uganda.
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