They don't want to be just another of the countless ordinary anonymous kids there are. Lots of school shooters want to be remembered. Song MeaningIts from the point of view of school shooters. To be honest, I love everything Fall Out Boy have ever done and I think that Centuries, Immortals, American Psycho and My Songs Know What You Did In The Dark are amongst the most catchy songs around- but I can see why the lack of their traditional, cymbal-heavy awesomeness could leave some fans disappointed. I agree with ten10868 in the sense that the song may well describe an event that was described much worse than it was, and it could be the change in sound and approach to music.
The bit about not stopping til the world knows your name might be about having to eventually change your sound as a band to conform to mainstream musical interests and sounds, so there is almost a sense of inevitability about it all. It also sounds like 'heavy metal' could have influenced the band, and led to the development of their signature earlier sound (love Andy Hurley so much). They are no longer the alternative, emo-punk band they used to be, FOB are now much more mainstream and poppy- and that's okay. These songs have really turned into classics/legends now, compared to their newer music in the eyes of some fans. The 'legends' can 'turn to dust/gold' could reference their earlier stuff and how everyone seemed to love it, tracks like 'sugar, we're going down', 'dead on arrival' and 'saturday'.
My InterpretationI think that this track could be about Fall Out Boy's changing sound. You look so pretty, but you're gone so soon
My shadow's over you 'cause I am the opposite of amnesia Until you die for me, as long as there's a light The bruises on your thighs like my fingerprintsĪnd I can't stop 'til the whole world knows my name
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