Young and Menace
Fall Out Boy
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We've gone way too fast for way too long And we were never supposed to make it half this far And I lived so much life, lived so much life I think that God is gonna have to kill me twice Kill me twice like my name was Nikki Sixx I woke up in my shoes again but somewhere you exist, singing Oops I did it again, I Forgot what I was losing my mind about I only wrote this down to make you press rewind And send a message, "I was young and a menace" Young, young, young and a menace Woke up on the wrong side of reality And there's a madness that's just coursing right through me And as far as the time, far as the time Not sure I'm there yet but I'm certain I've arrived Oops I, did it again, I Forgot what I was losing my mind about I only wrote this down to make you press rewind And send a message, "I was young and a menace" Young, young, young and a menace I’m just here flying off the deep end I'm just here to become the best yet I'm just here for the psych assessment I'm just here for the, for the (For!) Young and a menace We've gone way too fast for way too long
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Written by: Andrew Hurley, Joseph Trohman, Patrick Stump, Peter Wentz
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Album Classification"Young and Menace" is the lead single from Fall Out Boy's seventh studio album, "M A N I A."
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Release DateThe song was released on April 27, 2017.
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Musical StyleUnlike previous Fall Out Boy songs, "Young and Menace" incorporates elements of EDM (Electronic Dance Music), showcasing the band's experimentation with different genres.
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Lyrics InspirationThe chorus of the song is inspired by a nostalgic nod to the British rock band, 'Nirvana's' song, "Smells Like Teen Spirit."
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Music VideoThe official music video for "Young and Menace" has a surreal theme, featuring a young girl living in a world of giant, oppressive creatures resembling her abusive parents.
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Song MeaningAccording to the band's lead vocalist, Patrick Stump, the song expresses a sense of feeling outside of the norm, comparing it to the misunderstood monster in the video.
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Song PerformanceDespite its unique style change, "Young and Menace" failed to chart in the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. However, it did reach the 18th spot on UK Rock & Metal Singles.
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Initial ReceptionThe song received mixed reviews from critics due to its vast departure from the band's typical pop-punk sound.
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Britney Spears ReferenceThe song features a reference to pop singer Britney Spears, which Bassist Pete Wentz described as a tribute to someone who handled extreme fame at a young age.
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Live Performances"Young and Menace" was played live for the first time on May 18, 2017, during the band's performance at the Chevalier Theatre in Medford, Massachusetts. However, due to its complex production, the song was eventually removed from the live setlist.
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