New Friend Request

Gym Class Heroes

About New Friend Request

"New Friend Request" is the second single taken from the Gym Class Heroes album As Cruel as School Children. The single was released on 23 October in the UK and was the band's second consecutive single to be a non-chart qualifier as both physical formats contained a sticker, which is against UK chart rules regarding promotional pack-ins.


Year:
2006
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I remember when I first laid eyes on you
My man Tom introduced us, but I was too shy to say 'hi'
When I finally built up enough nerve to drop a line
You made it clear you wasn't just another myspace mistress
And I didn't take it personal
When you ignored my request to be your friend, I spilled my guts and hit send
Waited two weeks for a response and got nothing
Honestly, it only made me want you more
Week four rolled around, and I was this close to letting go
But something wouldn't let me even though I hardly knew you
It was plain to see we were meant to lock lips
You knocked me out with the brass knuckle tats on your hips
I was on this website late night lurking
When I got a message from you that was labeled urgent
You said you weren't impressed by lame dudes with no game
They're all the same, tryin' to get your instant messenger name
But the fact that you're hittin' me back made me smile
You must've saw somethin' you liked when you was skimming through my profile
You caught me at the most pivotal moments
And now I'm emailing my love a dozen digital roses

[Chorus]
So click approve, so simple
Show me some kind of sign, and let me know it's time to make my move
Just click approve, come on, girl
Baby, I'm one of a kind, and I ain't got time to lose
Click approve, you're killing me here
Show me some kind of sign, and let me know it's time to make my move
Just click approve, come on, girl
Baby, I'm one of a kind, and I ain't got time to lose

Let's face it, it's a sad situation 
When we have to resort to keyboards as a means of making relations
But I don't have the patience, I get straight to the point
So this is me at my most honest
No egos, no Gym Class status, just Travis
Love it or leave it, but you gotta admit
On a scale of 1 to awesome I'm the shit
Just get over it and have it, goddammit, I'd been waitin' too long
I even wrote a song about, like to hear it? Here it go
If I'm being too annoying, let me know (just let me know)
But it's hard for me to not hate
When I'm on myspace, I never see my face in your 'top eight'
Approaching six weeks now, it's kinda obvious that you're either occupied or playing a game
All my money's on the latter; this is not a 'LOL' matter
Why would you pass up a chance this great?
If there were two forces, and I split them down the middle
I could swing back and forth for three days (rephrase)
If I had two horses, and I beat them with authority
I'd gallop all the way to Canada to see your face
But all I got is this Powerbook and I-chat
Besides, I hit you all the time, and you never write back
I stay on my feet (shit)
And be persistent till my name is under 'who you'd like to meet'

[Chorus]

Who cares if we don't know each other's last name?
All I know is that I'm smittin' with your pictures, wishin' you would feel the same
I'll admit I get a little jealous when other dudes leave you comments
Don't let it gas you up; it's all nonsense
Lately I've been romancing the thought of me and you speaking in tongues in this mansion I bought
But it's all wishful thinking
Just give me some kind of sign to let me know I'm not freakin' you out
And if you lovin' what I'm speaking about, then say something
I check my in-box ten times and ain't nothin'
You probably busy doin' something sexy
I just hope I'm in your thoughts next time you log in
And if not, ain't no love lost between you and me
I'll be here when your man ain't fully down as he used to be
So, yeah, it's time to sign out; my vision's getting blurry
This is madness, 'xoxo dash Travis'

[Chorus]

So click approve

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Gym Class Heroes

Gym Class Heroes is a band from Geneva, New York, United States. The group formed in 1997 when Travie McCoy met drummer Matt McGinley during their high school gym class. The band's music displays a wide variety of influences, including hip hop, rock, funk, and reggae. After the addition of guitarist Disashi Lumumba-Kasongo and bassist Eric Roberts in 2003, the group was signed to Fueled by Ramen and Decaydance Records (Fall Out Boy bassist Pete Wentz's independent record label), on which they released their debut album, The Papercut Chronicles. The group gained a strong fan base while promoting the album, appearing at festivals such as The Bamboozle and Warped Tour. In 2006, the group released the gold-selling album As Cruel as School Children. Since that rel… more »

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Written by: DAVID KATZ, DISASHI LUMUMBA-KASONGO, MATTHEW MCGINLEY, SAM HOLLANDER, TRAVIS MCCOY

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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11 facts about this song

Band Origin Fact
"New Friend Request" is a song by Gym Class Heroes, an American band from Geneva, New York, known for their fusion of genres such as rock, hip-hop, and reggae.
Album Information
The song "New Friend Request" features on the band's fourth studio album "As Cruel as School Children," which was released in July 2006.
Production Fact
"New Friend Request" was produced by Patrick Stump from Fall Out Boy, a close friend of the band. Stump produced several songs on the As Cruel as School Children album.
Musical Style
"New Friend Request" showcases Gym Class Heroes' unique blend of musical styles, incorporating elements of hip hop, rock and pop into the song's sound.
Song Theme
The song focuses on the theme of online relationships and the complicated nature of social media interactions, a topic fairly ahead of its time considering the release year was 2006.
Song Lyrics
The lyrics of "New Friend Request" reference the once-popular social networking site MySpace, indicating the era in which the song was written and recorded.
Chart Performance
Although "New Friend Request" didn't chart as high as some of Gym Class Heroes' other hits like "Cupid's Chokehold," it still played a significant role in shaping the band's distinctive style and sound.
Recognition Fact
Billboard magazine described Gym Class Heroes' "New Friend Request" as a "strong single" from the album "As Cruel as School Children."
Fan Response
The song resonated with the fanbase due to its relatable depiction of the complexities and anxieties associated with social media. It offers an early example of the strain that social media can place on relationships.
Music Video
The music video for "New Friend Request", directed by Vem, Haram and Tony Petrossian, enhances the song's narrative with visuals of the band members navigating through computer graphics inspired by various social networking sites.
Interesting Anecdote
The song's second verse features a clever play on typical instant messaging lingo, "Here I am, writing you a little I O U, a notification to let you know I think you're mighty cute." The song itself could be seen as a digital love note.

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