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04 May 2008 @ 11:30 am
If she had to live it all over again...  



I just had one of the most memorable nights of my life.

But before we got all the awesomeness of this show, we had to deal with the people from the line. Because, of course, there’s always someone cutting it. And after the whole situation, we still were smashed against the entrance barer. I must say that I really regret not trying to sneak with my camera in my bra or something, because I could totally have gotten great pictures from the place were I was.

Jenny and I were on the forth row on the centre, and xneverxbreakxme on the barricade. Somehow, I ended separated of Jenny, since everybody was shoving even before the show started.
I’m going to try to list the highlights, but I’m probably forgetting something that I might add later (any help provided is welcome, lol).


• Drive By
The bassist, hehehe. Don’t get me wrong, but I don’t know that much about them. They put a up a good show and their songs sound good at least live. I bought the cd afterwards, so I’m gonna check it soon.


• Billy Talent
Benjamin saying, after seeing that everybody was being pushed all the fucking time, before Surrender that “This is not a fucking Limp Bizkit show. This is a My Chemical Romance show and you’re supposed to take care of each other”. Aw, I found that cute, srsly. So people actually calmed down… for the following two songs, and then it started all over again.

Benjamin saying “I love My Chem. But there is a member that I hate. His name is Bob Bryar and I am going to get two guys to kill him.” (?) or something about those lines. Then he called Bob to play Fallen Leaves (do I love this music) with them and it was fantastic. When Bob was done, he was halfway through the stage when BK continued and told him to use the minutes he was giving to Bob, so that he could ran.


• My Chemical Romance
EVERYTHING q.

Frank entered the stage with a cigarette between his lips and I was like “Damn, stop making it look sexy :[“. They started Disappear right away and continued with Dead! before introducing themselves and saying hi to Saint Louis. Gerard messing Frank’s hair was cute, rs.

In between songs, that now I don’t remember which, Gerard said hi to the moms on the audience, and really, they were a lot. I met a few of them on the line and all them were amazing. Then he said something about his pants, I think because they were supposedly too tight and he “wanted to share the feeling.” Lol. “It feels like I have a flower here *points to the crotch, pretends it’s going to open the fly*. I am a man, I ain’t got no flower”. And everybody laughed. Frank came from the other side of the stage and said something while giggling and Gerard restarted. “He saw it and he said it looks like a flower” and it was the mega LOLs.
Before House of Wolves, Gerard started to make wolf noises and the audience went along. It was funny.

Before Mama, he started saying random things in French and then he goes “I don’t know much about French. *insert common French words here*… What about ‘kiss my ass’? Is that French?” and the music started. Even in the end, he still insisted on the French words, lmao. I just understood he saying “Au revoir”.

Before I’m Not Okay, Gerard rambled again. “Karate. I love Karate. I looove Karate movies, but I don’t know karate.”

During I’m Not Okay, Frank came to Ray’s side and motioned like he wasn’t going to let Ray play. It was the cutest thing to see Ray grinning and saying something that, in my mind, meant that there was going to be a payback. I guess it was, because Frank also chuckled and went to his right spot.

During the part “you better run like the devil (…)” of House of Wolves, Frank turned to Mikey and just pushed him with one hand. Omg, he really looked like a kid by his expressiong. Totally priceless.
Gerard made everybody say hi to James Dewee’s parents, because apparently they were there.

Playing Desert Song, and according to Gerard, was Ray’s request <3 After (I don’t remember the music) all them – except for James, who kept playing – went behind the drum set and really seemed discuss something. Gerard came and sang Cancer – that made me burst in tears, but also laugh when between the verses “’cause I’m awful just to see” someone shouted “Hell yeah!” in a really funny way. You could feel the ‘tension’ of the music being broken in those two seconds or less; even Gerard laughed – and finally Ray brought an acoustic guitar. I must admit that I didn’t expect. Gerard talked about how they planned to put it on Revenge but it ended up on LOTMS and also said that LOTMS was about how they wanted people to express themselves; being in a band, drawing a comic book or making a movie. It was beautiful. I’d probably have cried a bit more if I didn’t feel so drained.

Gerard talked about their break – he told us they’d come back in St. Louis in three years or so and everybody went “NOOOOOOO!”, hahaha. Then he continued “I am fucking old, man. You get tired of shaking your ass and partying till 6am in the morning. I am getting old, but you make me feel so young, you know?” :D

“We’re gonna play a Bullets’ song” was enough to make me go crazy – and looking for my cell phone to call bunchofliars <3 – and I must say that for a brief moment I wanted them to play at least a bit of Vampires again, but Gerard said they wouldn’t do it and that “they also couldn’t play the whole song” :{ But headfirst is just a great, powerful song and all that I wanted to do was pull my friend from the cell phone and make her listen to it with me, there.

Gerard made everybody point their middle fingers to the ceiling during “you’re never take me alive” verses.

I didn’t see much of Mikey or Frank action, since I was on Ray’s side of the stage, unless I’d be on stretching my legs as much as I could. But Mikey was unstoppable, shaking his long hair and making a pose when Gerard introduced him before Give ‘Em Hell, Kid.




After the show, the guys from Drive Buy were signing stuff (they had said before they wanted “to meet and hug Saint Louis”) and that was probably the only time I used my camera (when my mom heard they weren’t allowed, she took it back to the hotel, lol):

http://img389.imageshack.us/img389/9653/hpim1392nl3.jpg



And Frank was the only one to came out after. I passed him three or four times, but the line to have something (“just one thing and no cameras!”) signed was huge. I went to the end after I bought my merch and the Drive By’s cd, but when he was halfway done he had to go. I was kind of sad at first, because I was this close and then… But you know what, nothing about this night will make me feel less happy and satisfied. The sensation of the first My Chem show is just indescribable. Too good to put in words.

Sorry if I forgot something. I’m writing this at 2 am, on the road and the lack of sleep/food/lights is making me dizzy. I just have to say thanks to Jenny, xneverxbreakxme and her mom, for buying my extra ticket, hahaha. And for the entertaining people on the line. :D

That’s what I remember of them playing:
Disappear
Dead
Cemetery
Way Home
Black Parade
Jetset
I Don’t Love You
House of Wolves
Mama
Prison
Headfirst
KAYF
Not OK
Teenagers
Famous
Cancer
Desert
Give em Hell
Helena


Also, if someone – anyone – has any pictures of the show and/or the one we got with the S//C street team, please contact me? I’d really love to print them to make my personal scrapbook, so don’t worry about me reposting and claiming they’re mine. If I post somewhere, of couse I’ll give you the credits or whatever you want. I’m just desperate for pics, guys, from the best night of my year so far. (Ahahaha to my friends that wanted me to go to the prom instead, k?)


ETA: here are some nice reviews, with a more complete setlist.

 
 
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Abbey: Mikey Way- Black & White stripe hoodie[info]thegrlwhowaited on May 4th, 2008 04:42 pm (UTC)
Gerard said that he paid 40 bucks for a pair of pants. And his zipper kept falling down. Even after he said that,I saw him trying zip up his pants.

Yeah,He said it looked like a flower everytime he looked down at it. lol He said, "But I don't have a flower" And he went on to say that Frank has seen 'his flower'.lol

I don't think I saw everything you saw. Because you were probably on floor in front of the stage.

I thought it was a pretty awesome concert despite fact that I had to put my camera in coat check.lol

Other than that I could pretty much see the stage. Except for these two girls in front of me. The girls were about a foot taller than me. Maybe. I never stand on floor in front of the stage,mainly because I'm short and I'd have trouble seeing.

It was my first MCR concert.lol.I didn't get to see them back when they came to St.Louis in 2004 for taste of Chaos.


Edited at 2008-05-04 04:44 pm (UTC)
this song is about being attacked by Jamsters.: big hug *-*[info]takethispike on May 4th, 2008 06:12 pm (UTC)
yeah, I was on the floor. on Ray's side, third row from barricade, I think. and I couldn't hear every little thing because there were some people screaming around me and I am definitely a bit deaf myself.

it was my first MCR concert too :D I didn't have the chance to see them when they went to Brazil, because I had JUST came here, so I am quite thankfull about this last tour, even though I know they need a well deserved rest.
Abbey: MCR (B & W)[info]thegrlwhowaited on May 4th, 2008 09:01 pm (UTC)
Oh I know. People screaming. I'd scream but I don't think I'm that loud or anything.My hearing is back to normal.

Aren't you happy and relieved that you finally got to see them? I know I am. Since it's going be a little while before they go on tour again.

They do.When i told my dad they were going on a 2yr break,he like what for? lol I said,because they've been touring for long time.
gerard's broken dick: just breathe[info]idktbh on May 4th, 2008 04:42 pm (UTC)
holyshittt
that sounds like an awesome night
d'aww poor geetard for being old and useless :P
this song is about being attacked by Jamsters.: big hug *-*[info]takethispike on May 4th, 2008 06:18 pm (UTC)
it was really amazing :D
he just want us to take care of him for being old, lol.
I am the mastermind[info]mpopstar on May 4th, 2008 04:53 pm (UTC)
OMFG!
James, that was beautiful!

It bugs me that I can't remember this much, and I've been to to three of the four shows here in Brazil...

Gerard is indescribable. They all are. But his ramblings during the shows are the funniest thing ever!

I'm so, so happy for you, thanks foe sharing this!
this song is about being attacked by Jamsters.: big hug *-*[info]takethispike on May 4th, 2008 06:30 pm (UTC)
Re: OMFG!
yeah, neither of you made the reviews I requested. BAD BAD BAD GIRLS! LOL. but you had the pics and videos, so it made me glad at the same time.

Gerard is such a diva! And I was waiting for Mikey to crowdsurf or something, because he really looked energetic. I couldn't take my eyes off Ray and Bob, though. Ahh, I just wanna hug them all :DD
ガブリエラ: my chemical romance[info]bindmyhands on May 4th, 2008 04:55 pm (UTC)
OMG JAM :DDDD
I'm so glad for you! Reading your review made me remember all I felt when I saw them. Isn't the feeling of seeing them near you... amazing? And I so wanted Gerard to do some messes like that thing of "his flower" LOL But he didn't do anything like that here XD
xoxo <3
this song is about being attacked by Jamsters.: big hug *-*[info]takethispike on May 4th, 2008 06:27 pm (UTC)
IT IS! I could be still hyper now, but my throat and my legs hurts. but there's nothing like that. I will just have the most stupid grin on my face for the rest of the year, just remembering everything.
ガブリエラ: frankie face[info]bindmyhands on May 4th, 2008 09:37 pm (UTC)
hdushd i understand you *-*
and i guarantee you the pain in the legs and throat will last for a few days D: kidding XD it did for me, i hope you get better soon! XD
this song is about being attacked by Jamsters.: sup jimmy[info]takethispike on May 5th, 2008 12:26 pm (UTC)
yeah, now my arms are aching too. I was complaining about the pain and a guy just asked me why the rollercoaster did that to me. I didn't understand until I realized he probably thinks the 'I survived The Black Parade' on my t-shirts refers to a real rollercoaster @__@
The Clau: Happy Ray[info]claudieko on May 4th, 2008 05:23 pm (UTC)
Hahahahahahahaha, that was awesome!
this song is about being attacked by Jamsters.: big hug *-*[info]takethispike on May 4th, 2008 06:25 pm (UTC)
indeed it was! all that I wanted to do half of the time was hold ~teh fro~ so Ray could sing properly.
and it's funny to watching him and Frank together, lol
Aly Tyler: frankie[info]onetouchspark on May 4th, 2008 06:09 pm (UTC)
loved your review!sounds like fun, i never been to a mcr show before and gerard messing franks hair is smth i really look forward to, haha.
this song is about being attacked by Jamsters.: big hug *-*[info]takethispike on May 4th, 2008 06:22 pm (UTC)
I hope you have the chance to see them soon! It took me three years or so to finally happen to me, but it was worth it every second.
Aly Tyler[info]onetouchspark on May 4th, 2008 06:43 pm (UTC)
the sucky part about that is, that they're going to have a break :'(
too bad i didnt get into them while they were still on tour! argh, im slow with catching up lol.
Alex: Gerard - My Soul[info]zombeezle on May 4th, 2008 06:14 pm (UTC)
This show was seriously awesome. I loved every minute of it despite the obnoxious pushing through the doors when they let the line go.

I was pretty sad I didn't bring my camera in because I could of gotten away with it and I had an awesome spot.

Frankie ran away from the autograph line right before me, but my friend got the artwork I drew for him to him right before he took off. It was awesome.

Amazing concert.
If you do get contacted with any photos or anything, let me know. I'd love to have them too.
this song is about being attacked by Jamsters.: big hug *-*[info]takethispike on May 4th, 2008 06:21 pm (UTC)
oh, I will!

I hated the pushing on the lines, because if it wasn't for Jenny, I'd probably be squeezed for a long time there. I'm not that strong to make my way by myself, you know.

and about the camera, I feel your pain. the woman barely touched me and didn't even get a look on my purse when I offered it. I got a good spot too, and was trying not to think the good pics I could've taken.

I was waaay on the end of the line and it took me a few seconds to realize what was happening. I was sad about it, but also amazed that he had already signed so many stuff. Frank is just beyond words.
Alex: Frankie - Pansy[info]zombeezle on May 4th, 2008 06:28 pm (UTC)
Frank really is a doll. I mean him signing all that was just amazing. Really blew me away.

As for the camera yeah I was barely felt up too I could of gotten away with it so easily but I opted to not think about it when they got on stage.

The line pushing was NUTS. We were pretty close to the front of the line and my friends and I all had to lock arms to keep from being knocked down. It was insanity at its finest.

I'm glad you had an awesome time though!
alia: gtard[info]alia_chem on May 4th, 2008 06:58 pm (UTC)
They played Cemetery Drive and Jetset?
Those were the two songs I wanted to see played in Chicago but they didn't end up doing them ]:
Glad you had a good time, loved the review :]
100% maybe.: gerard[info]tribulation on May 4th, 2008 09:19 pm (UTC)
“This is not a fucking Limp Bizkit show. This is a My Chemical Romance show and you’re supposed to take care of each other”.


LOLLOL. Great review!

[info]lizziemurder on May 4th, 2008 10:47 pm (UTC)
that sweet.
i wish i could see them again.
i saw them april 17th and 18th..
my 4th and 5th time.
i got franks pick and my friend got rays, so it was worth it.

i love my chem shows!
♪ Jacqui ♪[info]pretty_paulie on May 5th, 2008 03:33 pm (UTC)
Aw. It's sounds like you had a fun time! Yay for the Frank and Gerard flower thing! ♥
hotpants mcgee[info]berserkide on May 5th, 2008 04:39 pm (UTC)
The S//C street team photos are all available here!
this song is about being attacked by Jamsters.: kittykitty[info]takethispike on May 5th, 2008 05:32 pm (UTC)
ahh, thank you very much! :D
Bella[info]bellacometti on September 21st, 2008 02:41 am (UTC)
Oi Jam, aqui é a Bella [xparalyzed] e fiz esse novo LJ. Estou te adicionando, aqui, ok?! =)
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this song is about being attacked by Jamsters.: man thongs[info]takethispike on September 22nd, 2008 06:12 am (UTC)
vou te adicionar de volta, bella :D

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gerardtard[info]gerardtard on November 23rd, 2008 06:31 pm (UTC)
I was there!
I was there too!
I was on the floor but on Frank's side!
It was funny when the Billy Talent guy was talking about how they had 2 days off in STL and that they went golfing and he's like WE SUCK AT GOLF!
Hey you said your prom was that night?
Well the 2 girls I was standing in line with said their prom was that night too. Their names were Kelsey and Chelsea and they were from Jefferson City.
Do you know them?
Oh and if anyone sent you pictures from the show could you send them to me please?
OMG DID YOU SEE BOB WALK ACROSS THE STREET!
please reply to me!
this song is about being attacked by Jamsters.: hmm lindsey[info]takethispike on November 24th, 2008 01:18 am (UTC)
Re: I was there!
we were on opposite sides, I was on Ray's side.

yeah, my prom was that night, but since I've seen their tour dates, I knew what I'd choose lol. I don't think I met Kelsey or Chelsea, but then again my memory is not really good with names. on which part of the line you were? I was at the one near the parking lot, for -21 people :P

and I didn't see Bob, not that I remember ahhaa. I have some serious memory issues, you see.
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