I Write Sins Not Tragedies
Fall Out Boy Lyrics
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Well imagine,
As I'm pacing the pews in a church corridor
And I can't help but to hear
No, I can't help but to hear an exchanging of words:
"What a beautiful wedding! What a beautiful wedding," says a bridesmaid to the waiter,
"And, yes, but what a shame, what a shame the poor groom's bride is a whore."
I chime in with a,
"Haven't you people ever heard of closing the Goddamn door?!"
No, it's much better to face these kinds of things
With a sense of poise and rationality.
I chime in,
"Haven't you people ever heard of closing the Goddamn door?!"
No, it's much better to face these kinds of things
With a sense of...
Oh, Well in fact
Well I'll look at this way
I mean technically our marriage is saved
Well this calls for
A toast so
Pour the champagne
Oh! Well in fact
Well I'll look at it this way
I mean technically our marriage is saved
Well this calls for a toast
So pour the champagne, pour the champagne!
I chime in with a
"Haven't you people ever heard of closing the Goddamn door?!"
No, it's much better to face these kinds of things
With a sense of poise and rationality
I chime in
"Haven't you people ever heard of closing the Goddamn door?!"
No, it's much better to face these kinds of things
With a sense of
Poise and Rationality!
I chime in
"Haven't you people ever heard of closing the Goddamn door?!"
No, it's much better to face these kinds of things
With a sense of poise and rationality
I chime in
"Haven't you people ever heard of closing the Goddamn door?!"
No, it's much better to face these kinds of things
With a sense of
Poise and rationality! Again...
Overall Meaning
The lyrics to Fall Out Boy's song I Write Sins, Not Tragedies paint a vivid picture of a wedding taking place as the singer paces the pews of a church corridor. The singer overhears a conversation between a bridesmaid and a waiter, praising the wedding but lamenting that the groom's bride is a whore. The singer interrupts with a frustrated and profane exclamation, suggesting that the door should have been closed to avoid such gossip. However, they quickly reassert their composure, asserting that it's better to handle such situations with poise and rationality. This sentiment is repeated throughout the song, with the singer chiding those who would jump to conclusions or gossip.
At its core, the song seems to be about appearances and the tension between what seems to be true and what actually is. The singer is frustrated with the tendency to judge people based on their outward appearance, rather than taking the time to understand the reality of the situation. At the same time, they recognize the importance of maintaining a certain level of composure and presenting oneself in the best possible light, even in difficult circumstances.
Overall, the song is a clever exploration of superficiality and perception, set to an upbeat and catchy melody that perfectly captures the irony and frustration of the situation.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh
Expression of surprise
Well imagine,
Picture this
As I'm pacing the pews in a church corridor
As I walk back and forth in the church hallway
And I can't help but to hear
And I cannot avoid hearing
No, I can't help but to hear an exchanging of words:
No, I cannot avoid hearing a conversation
"What a beautiful wedding! What a beautiful wedding," says a bridesmaid to the waiter,
"This is a stunning wedding!" exclaims a bridesmaid to the waiter
"And, yes, but what a shame, what a shame the poor groom's bride is a whore."
"But it's a pity that the groom's bride is promiscuous."
I chime in with a,
I interject with,
"Haven't you people ever heard of closing the Goddamn door?!"
"Have you never thought to shut the damn door?"
No, it's much better to face these kinds of things
No, it is better to deal with such incidents
With a sense of poise and rationality.
With calmness and sensibility.
Oh, Well in fact
Actually,
Well I'll look at this way
I see it like this
I mean technically our marriage is saved
Our marriage is technically rescued
Well this calls for
This requires
A toast so
Let's make a toast, and
Pour the champagne
Drink champagne
I chime in again,
I once again interrupt with,
"Haven't you people ever heard of closing the Goddamn door?!"
"Have you never thought to shut the damn door?"
No, it's much better to face these kinds of things
No, it is better to deal with such incidents
With a sense of
With
Poise and Rationality!
Calmness and Sensibility!
I chime in
I interject again with
"Haven't you people ever heard of closing the Goddamn door?!"
"Have you never thought to shut the damn door?"
No, it's much better to face these kinds of things
No, it is better to deal with such incidents
With a sense of
With
Poise and rationality!
Calmness and sensibility!
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