My Chemical Romance

Lyrics

[Chorus]
Move your body when the sunlight dies
Everybody, hide your body from the scarecrow
Everybody, hide

[Verse 1]
Make a wish when your childhood dies
Hear the knock, knock, knock when she cries
We're all alone tonight
Hold your breath when a blackbird flies
Count to seventeen and close your eyes
I'll keep you safe inside

[Pre-Chorus]
He burns my skin
Never mind about the shape I'm in
I'll keep you safe tonight
Yeah, yeah, shut up and run with me!

[Chorus]
Move your body when the sunlight dies
Everybody, hide your body from the scarecrow
Everybody, hide
Move your body when the sunlight dies
Everybody, hide your body from the scarecrow
Everybody, hide
[Verse 2]
Blow a kiss at the methane skies
See the rust through your playground eyes
We're all in love tonight (All in love tonight)
Leave a dream where the fallout lies
Watch it grow where the tear stain dries
To keep you safe tonight

[Pre-Chorus]
He burns my skin
Never mind about the shape I'm in
I'll keep you safe tonight
Yeah, yeah, shut up and run with me!

[Chorus]
Move your body when the sunlight dies
Everybody, hide your body from the scarecrow
Everybody, hide
Move your body when the sunlight dies
Everybody, hide your body from the scarecrow
Everybody, hide

[Guitar Solo]

[Bridge]
Love, love, love won't stop this
Bomb, bomb, love won't stop this
Bomb, bomb, love won't stop this bomb
Run, run, bunny, run
Run, run, bunny, run
[Chorus]
Move your body when the sunlight dies
Everybody, hide your body from the scarecrow
Everybody, hide
Move your body when the sunlight dies
Everybody, hide your body from the scarecrow
Everybody, hide
Move your body when the sunlight dies
Everybody, hide your body from the scarecrow
Everybody, hide
Move your body when the sunlight dies
Everybody, hide your body from the scarecrow
Everybody, hide

For the diehard fans of rock and alternative music, there is no band quite like My Chemical Romance. From their signature black-on-red aesthetic to their emotionally charged lyrics and theatrical live performances, the band had a tremendous impact on the rock music scene in the early 2000s. One of their most iconic songs is "S/C/A/R/E/C/R/O/W," which appears on their fourth album, 2010's Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys.

About S/C/A/R/E/C/R/O/W

"S/C/A/R/E/C/R/O/W" is the tenth track on My Chemical Romance's album Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys. The song is a reaction to an atomic bomb blowing up the world, inspired by real events and applied to the desolation of the desert surrounding Battery City in the Killjoy universe. The band had always been known for their poignant and emotional lyrics, and they didn't disappoint with this track. The lyrics capture the feeling of horror and despair that one would experience in the face of a nuclear apocalypse. The song is thematically similar to other songs on the album, which tells the story of a group of rebels known as the Killjoys fighting against a totalitarian corporation called Better Living Industries.

My Chemical Romance is known for their theatricality, and the music video for "S/C/A/R/E/C/R/O/W" is no exception. The video features the band members dressed up as post-apocalyptic rebels, roaming the desert wasteland and fighting against the forces of Better Living Industries. The music video was directed by Marc Webb, who had previously directed the band's videos for "The Ghost of You" and "I'm Not Okay (I Promise)."

In the Killjoy universe, the S/C/A/R/E/C/R/O/W Unit is a squadron comparable to a police force led by the leader of Better Living Industries. My Chemical Romance drew inspiration from real-life events to create the story of the Killjoys, and the album has been praised for its creativity and originality.

Interestingly, "S/C/A/R/E/C/R/O/W" has some surprising connections to children's television. The song's melody is similar to "Every Snowflake's Different," a song that the band performed on the show Yo Gabba Gabba. The band also released a children's book called The Scarecrow Blues, which was inspired by the song.

Despite the bleak subject matter of "S/C/A/R/E/C/R/O/W," the song has resonated with many fans and has become a fan favorite. The song's chorus, "So leave the lights on / I'm coming home," captures the feeling of hope and perseverance in the face of adversity. The song has been covered by numerous other artists and has been used in movies and television shows.

Bottom Line

With its emotionally charged lyrics and theatrical music video, "S/C/A/R/E/C/R/O/W" is one of My Chemical Romance's most iconic songs. The song captures the feeling of horror and despair that one would experience in the face of a nuclear apocalypse. The song has become a fan favorite and has been covered by numerous other artists.

Despite its dark subject matter, "S/C/A/R/E/C/R/O/W" is ultimately a song about hope and perseverance. The song's message of resilience in the face of adversity is one that is relevant today more than ever.

• Release Date: November 22, 2010
• Artist: My Chemical Romance