Dead on Arrival

Fall Out Boy

About Dead on Arrival

"Dead on Arrival" is the debut single by American rock band Fall Out Boy and the first single (second single in the UK) from their first full-length album, Take This to Your Grave (2003). It was released on blue 7" vinyl by Fueled by Ramen. The song is among the band's earliest compositions, and was regularly played in concert until 2013. "Dead on Arrival" was also included on a Kerrang! compilation CD. It is the first track on Fall Out Boy's first greatest hits album, Believers Never Die – Greatest Hits (2009). The song is playable in the game Rock Band. 


Year:
2009
3:15
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I hope this is the last time
Cause I'd never say no to you
This conversation's been dead on arrival
There's no way to talk to you
This conversation's been dead on

A rivalry goes so deep
Between me and this loss of sleep over you

This is side one
Flip me over
I know I'm not your favorite record
The songs you grow to like
Never stick at first
So I'm writing you a chorus
And here is your verse

No it's not the last time
Cause I never say no to you
This conversation's still dead on arrival
There's no way to talk to you
When you're dead on

A rivalry goes so deep
Between me and this loss of sleep over you

This is side one (This is my side one)
Flip me over
I know I'm not your favorite record
The songs you grow to like (songs you grow to like)
Never stick at first
So I'm writing you a chorus
And here is your

This is side one
Flip me over
I know I'm not your favorite record
So

This is side one
Flip me over

This is side one
Flip me over
I know I'm not your favorite record
The songs you grow to like
Never stick at first
So I'm writing you a chorus
And here is your verse
Here is your verse

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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

Origin and Release
"Dead on Arrival" is the first single released by American rock band, Fall Out Boy, from their first studio album, which was called "Take This to Your Grave." It was released in 2003.
Band Members
At the time of this release, Fall Out Boy consisted of Patrick Stump, who was the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist, Pete Wentz as the bassist and lyricist, Joe Trohman as the lead guitarist, and Andy Hurley, the drummer.
Unique Features
Known for its infectious pop-punk sound, "Dead on Arrival" was characterized by Stump's distinct vocals and the band's catchy, energetic guitar hooks.
Recognitions
"Dead on Arrival" was one of Fall Out Boy's breakthrough songs. Though it did not chart on the Billboard Hot 100, it helped to establish the band's presence in the international pop-punk scene.
Video Game Appearance
The song was featured in the video game "Rock Band" as a downloadable content track, introducing a new audience to this track and band.
Song Theme
The song, like many others on the album, circles around feelings of frustration, specifically with romantic relationships. The lyrics are known for their heartfelt, confessional quality, a characteristic that would become a hallmark of Fall Out Boy's style.
Album Success
The album "Take This to Your Grave," benefited significantly from the success of "Dead on Arrival." It has been certified Gold in the U.S. by the RIAA, showing its wide popularity and reach.
Influence and Impact
"Dead on Arrival," alongside the rest of the album, is often credited for helping to popularize the emo pop-punk movement in the early 2000s, paving the way for other bands in the genre.
Music Video
"Dead on Arrival" also launched Fall Out Boy's relationship with director Shane Drake, who directed the song's accompanying music video. This marked the first of many music videos that Drake would direct for the band in the future.
Live Performances
"Dead on Arrival" is a staple in Fall Out Boy's setlist for their concerts, demonstrating the song's lasting popularity and impact.

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