orcgf:

orcgf:

hey let’s talk about why famous last words is one of the best songs on black parade if not THE best song

for one… the rawness of gerard’s vocals really emphasizes this particular song and makes you pay attention to it. the rhythmic guitar crescendoing into a big instrumental backing at the beginning just slaps so hard, and the instrumentals and guitar solos continue to be fucking great throughout. lyrically, this song really hits home for a lot of listeners, especially the lyrics in the chorus and the bridge. not only that, but the song continues to be innovative and interesting while following a pattern recognizable to passive listeners. for example, in the beginning of the second verse, gerard sings the first few lines using different notes than in the first verse, which effectively emphasizes the lyrics while also making that bit sound entirely new. compared to the ever-recognizable title song from this album, famous last words is much more solid and impressive.