Spot The Real Fall Out Boy Song Titles : Music Quiz

by Amanda Flinner

By the time Fall Out Boy released their third studio album, Infinity On High, their record label was fed up with the pop-punk band's penchant for long and winding song titles. In a wry attempt to appease the masters, bassist/lyricist Pete Wentz removed all the vowels from the single once titled "Thanks For The Memories" and created the hit "Thnks Fr Th Mmrs." That's the myth, anyway.

One thing's for sure, Fall Out Boy's catalog isn't short on quirky song titles, some more verbose than others. Can you identify the real ones?

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January 14, 2021

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AdornMiguel

Miguel wrote "Adorn" about his girlfriend, the model and artist Nazanin Mandi, when he was returning home from a long trip and was anxious to see her.

SundownGordon Lightfoot

The inspiration for Gordon Lightfoot's "Sundown" came when he was worrying about his girlfriend, who was out at bars all day while he was home writing songs.

Lady MarmaladeLabelle

The chorus of "Voulez-vous coucher avec moi ce soir" in "Lady Marmalade" is French for "Do you want to sleep with me tonight?" When Labelle performed it on television, they had to change it to "Voulez-vous danser avec moi ce soir" (Do you want to dance with me tonight?).

How Dry I AmIrving Berlin

Irving Berlin wrote "How Dry I Am" in anticipation of Prohibition, envisioning a bleak future without alcohol.

Edge Of SeventeenStevie Nicks

The death of John Lennon was an influence on the Stevie Nicks hit "Edge Of Seventeen." He's the one with the "words of a poet and voice from a choir."

The Safety DanceMen Without Hats

The Men Without Hats lead singer wrote "The Safety Dance" after getting kicked out of a bar for dancing too aggressively. The song is literally about being safe to dance if you want to.