: The act of burning their old records was a deliberate statement that the band was moving forward and "shedding" their past image to start with a clean slate.
: Patrick Stump noted that the song reflects an "adult" theory of handling past permanence, contrasting with the more volatile emotions of their earlier work. The Young Blood Chronicles (Full Series)
The video serves as a dramatic reset for the band after their three-year hiatus. : The act of burning their old records
: Two women exit a black van and toss Fall Out Boy's past into the flames, including instruments, amplifiers, and copies of their previous albums like Take This To Your Grave and From Under the Cork Tree .
is the first installment of The Young Blood Chronicles , an 11-part musical film series by Fall Out Boy. Each chapter corresponds to a song from their 2013 comeback album, Save Rock and Roll . The Storyline: Part 1 : Two women exit a black van and
: The "merch burning" in the video is often interpreted as a nod to rumors that some upset fans burned their gear when the band first announced their hiatus in 2009.
: At the end of the video, the back of the van is opened to reveal the four members of Fall Out Boy—Patrick Stump, Pete Wentz, Joe Trohman, and Andy Hurley—hooded and bound as captives. Meaning and Context The Storyline: Part 1 : The "merch burning"
: It begins late at night in a forest clearing where a figure, played by rapper 2 Chainz , starts a massive bonfire.