Fall Out Boy

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Brothers and sisters, put this record down
Take my advice 'cause we are bad news
We will leave you high and dry
It's not worth the hearing you'll lose

[Pre-Chorus]
It's just past eight and I'm feeling young and reckless
The ribbon on my wrist says, "Do not open before Christmas"

[Chorus]
We're only liars but we're the best (We're the best)
We're only good for the latest trends
We're only good 'cause you can have almost famous friends
Besides, we've got such good fashion sense

[Verse 2]
Brothers and sisters, yeah, put these words down
Into your notebook (Spit lines like these!)
We're friends when you're on your knees
Make them dance like we were shooting their feet

[Pre-Chorus]
It's just past eight and I'm feeling young and reckless
The ribbon on my wrist says, "Do not open before Christmas"
[Chorus]
We're only liars but we're the best (We're the best)
We're only good for the latest trends
We're only good 'cause you can have almost famous friends
Besides, we've got such good fashion sense

[Bridge]
We're only liars but we're the best
We're only good for the latest trends

[Chorus]
We're only liars but we're the best
We're only good for the latest trends
We're only good 'cause you can have almost famous friends
Besides, we've got such good fashion sense

Fall Out Boy's second album, From Under The Cork Tree, features an interesting track titled "Our Lawyer Made Us Change the Name of This Song so We Wouldn’t Get Sued." This song was originally called "My Name Is David Ruffin And These Are The Temptations," but Fall Out Boy's lawyers intervened and made them change the title. The track's name is a reference to David Ruffin, who attempted to change The Temptations' name to "David Ruffin and The Temptations" but was eventually fired in 1968 due to his ego and histrionics. The song is a warning about the trappings of fame and how it can change a person's values. "Our Lawyer Made Us Change the Name of This Song So We Wouldn’t Get Sued" perfectly captures the group's introspective and self-aware style of storytelling.

About Our Lawyer Made Us Change the Name of This Song so We Wouldn’t Get Sued

Upon its release, "Our Lawyer Made Us Change the Name of This Song so We Wouldn’t Get Sued" became an instant hit. This song starts with the clicking sound of camera shutters, creating an atmosphere of celebrity-induced chaos. The sound is similar to what celebrities encounter while walking through red carpet events. The track lyrics lament the prospect of fame and how it may change a person's life.

The band's name is a tongue-in-cheek reference to the "fallout" caused by the culture's celebrity obsession. They created an ironic commentary about themselves by positioning themselves as part of the problem they were trying to critique.

The original name of the song, "My Name Is David Ruffin And These Are The Temptations," reflects on David Ruffin's attempt to make The Temptations' name more about himself. This reference enables Fall Out Boy to warn people that obsessing over fame because of their name could cause negative consequences like being cut off from past experiences or becoming egotistical.

In popular culture, the song's original name was mistakenly thought to be "I Loved You So Much More Before You Were a MySpace Whore." This error came from a prank Fleetwood Mac played on Fall Out Boy during their shared tour in 2005.

The song's lyrics convey the band's anxiety about the trappings of fame, as well as their cynicism about the music industry. Fall Out Boy's musicians see through the façade of selling out and the trappings of fame, preferring to maintain their authenticity. They stay true to themselves through personal experiences like writer's block and the struggle for self-confidence. The band witnessed the dark side of celebrity and fame, and they were not ashamed to express their reservations.

After the band changed the name of the song to "Our Lawyer Made Us Change The Name Of This Song So We Wouldn't Get Sued," they became more famous, reinforcing the irony of the lyrics that decried the trappings of fame. Nevertheless, Fall Out Boy remained determined not to fall victim to the common music industry pitfalls and to maintain their authenticity.

The message Fall Out Boy conveys in this song is that fame and fortune are hollow and that a person should remain grounded in the things that matter most. There is no real satisfaction in being famous for the sake of being famous. Fame can be like a drug, and once a person gets a taste of it, it can be difficult to let go. Fall Out Boy advises people that their presence is just as meaningful as their name and they should be careful of what price they are willing to pay for the sake of fame.

Bottom Line

"Our Lawyer Made Us Change the Name of This Song so We Wouldn’t Get Sued" represents Fall Out Boy's philosophy of maintaining their authenticity and not falling into the trappings of fame. The song speaks to the vanity and dangers of the music industry and how it can change a person's life. Fall Out Boy is remarkable for being self-aware and for not giving in to the temptations of fame and fortune. This song is a must-listen for those looking for an insightful and introspective look into the life of rock stars.

• Release Date: May 3, 2005
• Artist: Fall Out Boy