Helena
My Chemical Romance
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Long ago Just like the hearse, you die to get in again We are so far from you Burning on just like a match you'll strike to incinerate The lives of everyone you know And what's the worse you take (worst you take) From every heart you break (heart you break) And like the blade you stain (blade you stain) Well, I've been holding on tonight What's the worst thing I can say Things are better if I stay So long and goodnight So long and goodnight Came a time When every star fall brought you to tears again We are the very hurt you sold And what's the worst you take (worst you take) From every heart you break (heart you break) And like the blade you stain (blade you stain) Well, I've been holding on tonight What's the worst thing I can say Things are better if I stay So long and goodnight So long and goodnight And if you carry on this way Things are better if I stay So long and goodnight So long and goodnight Can you hear me Are you near me Can we pretend To leave and then We'll meet again When both our cars collide What's the worst thing that I can say Things are better if I stay So long and goodnight So long and goodnight And if you carry on this way Things are better if I stay So long and goodnight So long and goodnight
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Written by: Frank Iero, Gerard Way, Matthew Pellisier, Michael Way, Ray Toro
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"Helena" by My Chemical Romance was released in 2005 on their second studio album, "Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge".
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InspirationThe song was written by the band's lead vocalist, Gerard Way, and drummer, Matt Pelissier. It was inspired by the death of Gerard's and bassist Mikey Way's grandmother, Elena Lee Rush.
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Music VideoThe music video of "Helena" was directed by Marc Webb, who later gained fame for directing the Spider-Man films. The video won the award for Best Video at the Kerrang! Awards in 2005.
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Chart Performance"Helena" gained significant success and is one of My Chemical Romance's most celebrated songs. It reached number 33 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Live Performances"Helena" is traditionally played as the last song at My Chemical Romance concerts.
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Critical ReceptionCritics have praised "Helena" for its raw emotion and powerful lyrics. It showcases the band's ability to transform personal tragedy into a universally relatable song.
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Genre-DefiningThe song is considered to be emblematic of the emo genre, and has been cited as heavily influencing the pop-punk and emo revival in the mid-2000s.
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Song Composition"Helena" is centrifuged around the melodic interplay of guitars, driven by a robust drumbeat and dynamic vocals.
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Iconic Dance SequenceThe music video is notable for its iconic dance sequence, which was choreographed by Michael Rooney, the son of Mickey Rooney.
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LegacyThe song remains one of My Chemical Romance’s most popular songs, despite the band breaking up in 2013. The band's reunion in 2019 ignited a renewed interest in their music, including "Helena".
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