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This Ain't a Scene, It's an Arms Race Lyrics
by Fall Out Boy
21 views • Published on Sep 28, 2026
This Ain't a Scene, It's an Arms Race Lyrics
I am an arms dealer fitting you with
Weapons in the form of words
And don't really care which side wins
Long as the room keeps singing, that's just the business I'm in
This ain't a scene, it's a goddamn arms race
This ain't a scene, it's a goddamn arms race
This ain't a scene, it's a goddamn arms race
I'm not a shoulder to cry on, but I digress
I'm a leading man and the lies I weave are
Oh, so intricate, oh, so intricate
I'm a leading man and the lines I weave are
Oh, so intricate, oh, so intricate
I wrote the gospel on giving up
(You're looking pretty sinking)
But the real bombshells have already sunk
(Prima donnas of the gutter)
At night, we're painting your trash gold while you sleep
Crashing not like hips or cars, no, more like p-p-p-parties
This ain't a scene, it's a goddamn arms race
This ain't a scene, it's a goddamn arms race
This ain't a scene, it's a goddamn arms race
Bandwagon's full, please catch another
I'm a leading man and the lies I weave are
Oh, so intricate, oh, so intricate
I'm a leading man and the lines I weave are
Oh, so intricate, oh, so intricate
Whoa, oh oh oh
Whoo!
All the boys who
The dance floor didn't love
And all the girls whose lips couldn't move fast enough
Sing until your lungs give out
This ain't a scene, it's a goddamn arms race
This ain't a scene, it's a goddamn arms race (Now you!)
This ain't a scene, it's a goddamn arms race (Wear out the groove!)
This ain't a scene, it's a goddamn arms race (Sing out loud!)
This ain't a scene, it's a goddamn arms race (Oh, oh!)
This ain't a scene, it's a goddamn arms race!
I'm a leading man and the lies I weave are
Oh, so intricate, oh, so intricate
I'm a leading man and the lines I weave are
Oh, so intricate, oh, so intricate
Meaning of This Ain't a Scene, It's an Arms Race
“This Ain’t a Scene, It’s an Arms Race” is a frenetic exploration of manufactured drama and the relentless pursuit of attention. Fall Out Boy portrays themselves as cynical “arms dealers,” supplying emotionally charged arguments and fabricated narratives to fuel conflict – it's not about genuine connection but a calculated game of escalation. The lyrics detail a manipulative persona, crafting intricate lies and orchestrating elaborate situations for personal gain, feeding off the chaos they create. The song captures a feeling of anxiety and urgency as if trapped in a never-ending cycle of confrontation, mirroring the destructive nature of superficial relationships and the desire to be noticed. It’s an indictment of those who thrive on manufactured drama, urging listeners to recognize the absurdity while simultaneously participating in the “arms race” with a defiant, almost manic energy – “Sing out loud!”
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