Dead on Arrival Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Hope this is the last time, 'cause I'd never say no to you
This conversation's been dead on arrival
And there's no way to talk to you
This conversation's been dead on
[Pre-Chorus]
A rivalry goes so deep
Between me and this loss of sleep over you
[Chorus]
This is side one, flip me over
I know I'm not your favorite record
The songs you grow to like never stick at first
So I'm writing you a chorus, and here is your verse
[Verse 2]
No, it's not the last time, 'cause I'd never say no to you
This conversation's still dead on arrival
And there's no way to talk to you
When you're dead on
[Pre-Chorus]
A rivalry goes so deep
Between me and this loss of sleep over you
Hope this is the last time, 'cause I'd never say no to you
This conversation's been dead on arrival
And there's no way to talk to you
This conversation's been dead on
[Pre-Chorus]
A rivalry goes so deep
Between me and this loss of sleep over you
[Chorus]
This is side one, flip me over
I know I'm not your favorite record
The songs you grow to like never stick at first
So I'm writing you a chorus, and here is your verse
[Verse 2]
No, it's not the last time, 'cause I'd never say no to you
This conversation's still dead on arrival
And there's no way to talk to you
When you're dead on
[Pre-Chorus]
A rivalry goes so deep
Between me and this loss of sleep over you
[Chorus]
This is side one, flip me over
I know I'm not your favorite record
The songs you grow to like never stick at first
So I'm writing you a chorus, and here is your, whoo!
[Bridge]
This is side one, flip me over
I know I'm not your favorite record, no
So, this is side one
Flip me over
[Chorus]
This is side one, flip me over
I know I'm not your favorite record
The songs you grow to like never stick at first
So I'm writing you a chorus, and here is your verse
[Outro]
Here is your…
Dead on!
This is side one, flip me over
I know I'm not your favorite record
The songs you grow to like never stick at first
So I'm writing you a chorus, and here is your, whoo!
[Bridge]
This is side one, flip me over
I know I'm not your favorite record, no
So, this is side one
Flip me over
[Chorus]
This is side one, flip me over
I know I'm not your favorite record
The songs you grow to like never stick at first
So I'm writing you a chorus, and here is your verse
[Outro]
Here is your…
Dead on!
About
Genius Annotation
“Dead on Arrival” is the 2nd track off their 1st studio album entitled “Take This To Your Grave”. This was also Fall Out Boy’s 1st commercial single released on May 6th, 2003.
The lyrics of “Dead on Arrival” tell a story of a guy who seems to be interested in a girl. The girl is using him and his feelings for her as a way to get things or just to have someone to hold even if she doesn’t care about him.
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Producer
Writers
Engineer
Additional Engineering
Label
Lyricist
Percussion
Drums
Background Vocals
Mixing Engineer
Assistant Engineer
Mastering Engineer
Lead Vocals
Rhythm Guitar
Bass Guitar
Recorded At
Smart Studios, Gravity Studios, and Rosebud Recordings
Released on
April 4, 2003
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