The manifestos are manifesting themselves!
Here’s a great explanation of the connections between the new songs and the manifestos from Citizens For Our Betterment!
With fall out boy coming out with all these new tracks, i can’t help but notice that those manifestos from the mixtape days are showing up in lyrics of said songs.
these ones have already been used:
Patrick’s
“Exposes! Scandals! Are America’s sweethearts in love with their own sins? It is our responsibility as citizens for our own betterment to find out. Come November fourth we will.”
is in “Americas Sweethearts”
Andy’s
“Our future is now, it’s in your hands. Have you ever asked yourself: why why why won’t the world revolve around me? Now it can. At Citizens For Our Betterment we will fight for you. Please fight for us on November 4th 2008.”
is in “America’s Sweethearts”
Gabe’s
“Do you have troubled thoughts and the self-esteem to match? Have you ever thought the problem isn’t YOU, it’s THEM. We are the tireless volunteers that stand as pillars against antiquated ideas. We are the purveyors of dreams. Choose US or THEM this November.”
is in “What a Catch, Donnie”
Joe’s
“Have you ever made a promise to yourself? Like I will never turn out like you? Well now you don’t have to. Come November 4th, vote early and vote often. This message has been approved by the Citizens For Our Betterment.”
is in “Headfirst Slide Into Cooperstown On A Bad Bet” (kinda, “i will never end up like him…”)
Pete’s
“Change is here, if we want it to be. I don’t care what you think, as long as its about me. Make your voice heard. Citizens for our betterment urging you to make a decision on November 4th 2008.”
is in “I Don’t Care”
These manifestos haven’t been used yet:
William’s
“Do you ever look in the mirror and say ‘I will never believe in anything again?’ Do you yawn at these speeches that only pay lip service to real plights? This is youre chance to shake that person in the mirror, to give that speech yourself. Change is here, it is yours if you want to take it. November 4th will be a day to remember. Vote with us, vote for us.”
Tyga:
“Are you sick of the way we treat our problems here? De-Tox just to Re-Tox? So are we. It’s time for a real solution. This message has been brought to you by Citizens for our Betterment and does not necessarily represent the views of the party or the candidate.”
I’ll certainly be looking for them in the new songs. those fall out boy(s) are tricky.
