I’m Not Okay (I Promise)

My Chemical Romance * Track #5 On Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge

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Album Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge

ALBUM

My Chemical Romance

2004

I'm Not Okay (I Promise) by My Chemical Romance

Release Date

Tue Jun 08 2004

Performed by

My Chemical Romance

Produced by

Howard Benson & My Chemical Romance

Writed by

Frank Iero & Mikey Way & Gerard Way & Matt Pelissier & Ray Toro

About

The story of this song is about a girl with interpersonal problems (such as her boyfriend sharing her naked photos) asking for help from her friend, the narrator. The narrator is suffering from his own very real problems but puts them aside to help the girl out, who doesn’t really listen to him.

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I’m Not Okay (I Promise) Lyrics

[Instrumental Intro]

[Verse 1]
Well, if you wanted honesty, that's all you had to say
I never want to let you down or have you go, it's better off this way

[Pre-Chorus]
For all the dirty looks
The photographs your boyfriend took
Remember when you broke your foot from jumping out the second floor?

[Chorus]
I'm not okay, I'm not okay, hey hey, hey
I'm not okay, hey, hey
You wear me out

[Verse 2]
What will it take to show you that it's not the life it seems? (I'm not okay)
I've told you time and time again
You sing the words, but don't know what it means (I'm not okay)

[Pre-Chorus]
To be a joke and, look, another line without a hook
I held you close as we both shook
For the last time, take a good hard look

[Chorus]
I'm not okay, I'm not okay, hey, hey, hey
I'm not okay, hey, hey
You wear me out

[Guitar Solo]

[Pre-Chorus]
Forget about the dirty looks
The photographs your boyfriend took
You said you read me like a book
But the pages all are torn and frayed now

[Bridge]
But I'm okay, I'm okay
I'm okay now, (I'm okay now), but you really need to listen to me
Because I'm telling you the truth
I mean this, I'm okay
Trust me

[Chorus]
I'm not okay, I'm not okay
Well, I'm not okay, I'm not o-fucking-kay
I'm not okay, hey, hey, I'm not okay, —kay

I’m Not Okay (I Promise) Q&A

Who wrote I’m Not Okay (I Promise)'s ?

I’m Not Okay (I Promise) was written by Frank Iero & Mikey Way & Gerard Way & Matt Pelissier & Ray Toro.

Who produced I’m Not Okay (I Promise)'s ?

I’m Not Okay (I Promise) was produced by Howard Benson & My Chemical Romance.

When did My Chemical Romance release I’m Not Okay (I Promise)?

My Chemical Romance released I’m Not Okay (I Promise) on Tue Jun 08 2004.

What have critics said about this song?

Alternative Press gave this album an extremely positive review, but implied that the singles were not what made the album great.

In a stark contrast, Rolling Stone, while dishing out a mediocre review of the album (3 out of 5 stars), called “I’m Not Okay” one of the few “standout tracks.”

Was the song always titled "I'm Not Okay?"

No – an insert that comes with the vinyl pressing of Three Cheers reveals that the song was once called “I Promise It’s The Last Time.” The picture shows the original written lyrics by the band, with this track’s page in the top right.

What did My Chemical Romance say about "I'm Not Okay (I Promise)"?

In May Death Never Stop You rhythm guitarist Frank Iero described this song as feeling “like home.”

… As if those 3 minutes and 9 seconds were where we belonged. There was a feeling of excitement and fun somehow embedded in those four chords. we must have played it thousands of times in total, and...

Does this connect to the story in any way?

Although possible, in my opinion it does not. “I’m Not Okay” was the band’s single, meaning they were most likely pushed to release it by the record.

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