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"I Don't Care" (CD single)
- By Fall Out Boy
- Genre: Punk Rock
Common Sense Media says
Slick, hook-heavy single is cynical but tame.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this song is about "finding happiness in misery," even if it means presenting a life of vanity and selfishness. There's mention of a cigarette and very minor innuendo in a few lines, but that's it. Side note: The video is a little more crass, involving the band members dressing as nuns urinating in an alley, flashing strangers, and stealing tips from a street musician.
What's the story?
I DON'T CARE is the first single from Fall Out Boy's album Folie a Deux. It's about "finding happiness in misery" even in disregard to yourself or others. There is also a video available that features the band, a Sarah Palin look-alike, and some hilarious, uncivilized behavior.
Is it any good?
Tight jeans and eyeliner aside, Fall Out Boy actually has the chops to back up their Maybelline and hair gel. "I Don't Care" is slick and catchy, with exciting vocals and FOB's pumping drum and bass lines. The chorus chants, "I don't care what you think as long as it's about me, the best of us can find happiness in misery." The lyrics are smart and simple, and will no doubt find lots of airtime on the radio. This single will definitely whet fans' appetites for Folie a Deux.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about the image of young punk-pop bands like Fall Out Boy. Do you think it's necessary to present a particular image to sell a product, such as albums or concert tickets? Should the music be enough on its own, or do we, as consumers, buy into the "whole package"?
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luv it
it's an awsome song and so is the music video
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good song
the go too low on the notes at some points but its a good song.
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Awsome song
This song is awsome, whith a great message. Ok, maybe it is a little bit iffy, But I still love it.
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... I was looking for Punk Rock?
Uh, Fall Out Boy is SOOO far from punk, it's just not even funny that someone made the mistake of labeling it as punk. I am surprised that FOB ever made such an honorable label, even by someone who doesn't know music. I don't know how I feel about FOB, but this song isn't too awful.
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Don't let younger kids watch music video
This song is clever with references to Nirvana ("I don't care what you think as long as it's about me") and even "Spirit in the Sky" (listen close to the guitar riff) and makes fun of celebrities' vanity. The song is considerbly tame with only two sexual references, but the music video is a different story. While absolutely hilarious, it is a little rude and more edgy than the song, but that's the whole point. As long as you can understand sarcasm, you should be fine with the song.
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| Artist: | Fall Out Boy |
| Release date: | September 3, 2008 |
| Label: | Island |
| Genre: | Punk Rock |
| Parental advisory: | No |
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