This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
(Yeah)
Walking off that stage tonight
I know what you're thinking, yeah
"He stands alone because he's high on himself"
But if you only knew
I was terrified and would you mind if I
Sat next to you and watched you smile
So many kids but I only see you
And I don't think you notice me, well
I've seen your boyfriend and I don't think he treats you right
But that's none of my business, is it?
I'm not the way you think I am, no
I'm not the way you think I am, no
The only girl who ever gave me the time
Was the one who only wanted five minutes of mine
Knocking boots in the back, how degrading is that?
I decline
I'm too terrified and would you mind if I
Sat next to you and watched you smile
So many kids but I only see you
And I don't think you notice me, well
I've seen your boyfriend and I don't think he treats you right
But that's none of my business, is it?
I'm not the way you think I am, no
I'm not the way you think I am, no
I'm not the way you think I am, no
I'm not the way you think I am, no
I'm not the way you think I am, no (no, no, no, no)
I'm not the way you think I am, no (no, no, no, no)
I'm not the way you think I am, no
I'm not the way you think I am, no, no
Walking off that stage tonight
I know what you're thinking, yeah
"He stands alone because he's high on himself"
But if you only knew
I was terrified and would you mind if I
Sat next to you and watched you smile
So many kids but I only see you
And I don't think you notice me, well
I've seen your boyfriend and I don't think he treats you right
But that's none of my business, is it?
I'm not the way you think I am, no
I'm not the way you think I am, no
The only girl who ever gave me the time
Was the one who only wanted five minutes of mine
Knocking boots in the back, how degrading is that?
I decline
I'm too terrified and would you mind if I
Sat next to you and watched you smile
So many kids but I only see you
And I don't think you notice me, well
I've seen your boyfriend and I don't think he treats you right
But that's none of my business, is it?
I'm not the way you think I am, no
I'm not the way you think I am, no
I'm not the way you think I am, no
I'm not the way you think I am, no
I'm not the way you think I am, no (no, no, no, no)
I'm not the way you think I am, no (no, no, no, no)
I'm not the way you think I am, no
I'm not the way you think I am, no, no
Lyrics submitted by Ryan01GT, edited by Mellow_Harsher
Pretty in Punk Lyrics as written by Patrick Martin Stump Joseph Mark Trohman
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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FOB is so good...this is my favorite kind of music...sorta punkish/emo but with a singer who doesnt just yell, he can REALLY sing well
not many of the few people that i know have ever heard of this song. it's good. my favorite line is "i was terrified would you mind if i sat next to you and watched you smile?"
my favorite song off the first cd...the line a clever napkin commented on the lead singer's voice sounds great busting out that line...the song is brilliantly put together
amazing song did pete or patrick write this?
Not sure which one wrote it. Probably Pete cause he writes most of them, but I've heard Patrick rights a few
Love this song!
"the only girl who ever gave me the time was the one who only wanted five minutes of mine "
:-\ i cant even find a quality line to comment on. Thats never good.
This is a hidden gem of a song... I love the line
"well i've seen your boyfriend and i dont think he treats you right, but thats none of my business is it?"
Awesome!
this song is just so great, i love the end, kind of TBS-esque, but still very fall out boy, and u all r very right, patrick does have an amazing voice, i dont like bands who play crappy music w/ crappy lyrics but everyone thinks they're great just cuz they scream, but fall out boy is a very talented band
this is my fav song. the line "would you mind if i sat next to you and watched you smile?" is like the best line in the world this guy can realy sing