I'm Not Okay (I Promise)
My Chemical Romance
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Well if you wanted honesty, that's all you had to say I never want to let you down or have you go, it's better off this way For all the dirty looks For photographs your boyfriend took Remember when you broke your foot from jumping out the second floor? I'm not okay I'm not okay I'm not okay You wear me out What will it take to show you that it's not the life it seems? (I'm not okay) I told you time and time again you sing the words but don't know what it means To be a joke and look Another line without a hook I held you close as we both shook for the last time Take a good hard look I'm not okay I'm not okay I'm not okay You wear me out Forget about the dirty looks The photographs your boyfriend took You said you read me like a book, but the pages all are torn and frayed I'm okay I'm okay I'm okay, now (I'm okay, now) But you really need to listen to me Because I'm telling you the truth I mean this I'm okay (trust me) I'm not okay I'm not okay Well, I'm not okay I'm not o-fucking-kay I'm not okay I'm not okay (okay)
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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
GENRE"I'm Not Okay (I Promise)" by My Chemical Romance falls into the genres of pop punk, emo-pop, and alternative rock.
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ALBUMThe song is from the album "Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge", which was released in 2004 and marked a significant breakthrough for the band.
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CHART PERFORMANCEIt reached no. 86 on Billboard Hot 100 in the United States. The song was much acclaimed and performed well on major music charts globally.
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AWARDSIt earned My Chemical Romance the Best Video award at the 2005 MTV Video Music Awards.
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INSPIRATIONThe song lyrics were inspired by lead singer Gerard Way's experiences in high school where he felt a profound sense of not fitting in.
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MUSIC VIDEOThe song's music video pays homage to the 1980's teen drama/comedy movie 'The Breakfast Club'. It was directed by Marc Webb who later became a renowned Hollywood director.
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IMPACTOften described as an anthem for the outsider, "I'm Not Okay (I Promise)" has deeply resonated with fans, especially those who have felt alienated or misunderstood.
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POP CULTUREThe song became synonymous with the early 2000s emo and punk rock scene, largely due to the band's theatrical image and unique sound.
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LIVE PERFORMANCESDuring live performances, this song often involved audience participation, with Gerard Way leading the crowd to shout the song's hook, "I'm not okay".
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RECOGNITIONIn 2011, NME included the song in its list of "150 Best Tracks of the Past 15 Years". It became not just a hit, but a cultural touchstone.
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