Longtime fans of Fall Out Boy will be thrilled after hearing their new song “ACES.”
I love all eras of Fall Out Boy, but 2005-2007 is my favorite. Fall Out Boy’s new song “ACES” sounds like it’s ripped right off of Infinity on High, and I am so here for it.
The protagonist of “ACES” is dealing with residual trauma, and he and his partner are having trouble being vulnerable with each other. The central poker metaphor of the track adds to the idea of each partner keeping cards close to their chest. However, they’re both “wild,” so while there isn’t a lot of emotional vulnerability yet, there’s plenty of fun and chaos. It references the track “Heaven’s Gate” from Mania, where the narrator asks his lover if they could sneak him into heaven if he doesn’t get in. On “ACES,” these characters aren’t planning on sneaking in; they plan to “dynamite the gates of heaven.” While they’re hurt, they’re also strong, bold, and in this together.
There may be a clever play on words with the title “ACES.” As the song deals with personal trauma, that could be a reference to “ACEs,” or Adverse Childhood Experiences. Pete Wentz is a very clever lyricist, so I think that this play on words was intentional.
“ACES” is far more pop-punk than I’d expect a new Fall Out Boy song to be, so I am thrilled. I hope that they release more music in a similar vein to this, because this is the kind of Fall Out Boy music I listen to the most regularly.
You can watch the music video for “ACES” below.
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