"
Clothes Off!!" is the fifth single from
Gym Class HeroesGym Class Heroes is an American Rap Rock band from Geneva, New York. The group formed when Travis "Schleprok" McCoy met drummer Matt McGinley and decided to form a band...
' third album,
As Cruel as School ChildrenAs Cruel as School Children is the third Gym Class Heroes album released by Fueled by Ramen. It was released on July 25, 2006. A second version of the album, released on November 4, 2006 additionally contains the single "Cupid's Chokehold"...
. It features
Fall Out BoyFall Out Boy is an American Grammy-nominated rock band from Wilmette, Illinois, formed in 2001. The band consists of vocalist-rhythm guitarist Patrick Stump, lead guitarist Joe Trohman, bassist Pete Wentz and drummer Andy Hurley....
's
Patrick StumpPatrick Stump is an Irish-American singer-songwriter, composer, record producer, and music critic. Most notably, he is a composer, lead singer, rhythm guitarist, and occasional pianist of Fall Out Boy, an American band from Chicago, Illinois...
. It was released in June 2003.
The original hook for the song is from
Jermaine StewartJermaine Stewart was an American pop singer, best known for his Billboard hits, "The Word Is Out" from his 1984 debut album of the same name, and "We Don't Have to Take Our Clothes Off" in 1986, from the album Frantic Romantic.-Early life and career:Born in Columbus, Ohio, to parents Ethel M...
's 1986 single "
We Don't Have To Take Our Clothes Off"We Don't Have to Take Our Clothes Off" is a 1986 song by Jermaine Stewart from his album Frantic Romantic. The track was written by Narada Michael Walden and Preston Glass. This song acquired a great deal of success after being used on hit 1980s television show Miami Vice, and reached number 2 on...
".
A remix to the song was released in November 2003 featuring rappers
Reef the Lost CauzeReef The Lost Cauze, born Sharif Talib Lacey, is a prominent underground hip-hop artist based in Philadelphia. Aside from being a solo artist, Reef is a member of the hip-hop group The JuJu Mob as well as the hip-hop collective, Army of the Pharaohs....
and
Ghostface KillahDennis Coles , better known by his stage name Ghostface Killah, is an American rapper and member of the Wu-Tang Clan. After the group achieved breakthrough success in the aftermath of Enter the Wu-Tang , the members went on to pursue solo careers to varying levels of success...
of
Wu-Tang ClanThe Wu-Tang Clan is a New York City-based hip hop group. Wu-Tang Clan consists of RZA, GZA, Raekwon, U-God, Ghostface Killah, Inspectah Deck, Method Man, Masta Killa, the late Ol' Dirty Bastard, and Cappadonna...
UK CD 1:
- "Clothes Off!!" (explicit album version)
- "Shoot Down the Stars" (recorded live at Fopp
Fopp may be:*"Fopp," a song by Ohio Players*Fopp , an EP by Soundgarden, featuring the song of the same name*Fopp , a British entertainment retailer...
)
UK CD 2:
- "Clothes Off!!" (explicit album version)
- "On My Own Time (Write On)" (recorded live at Fopp
Fopp may be:*"Fopp," a song by Ohio Players*Fopp , an EP by Soundgarden, featuring the song of the same name*Fopp , a British entertainment retailer...
)
- "Clothes Off!!" (video)
- "The Queen and I
"The Queen and I" is the first single from the Gym Class Heroes album, As Cruel as School Children. The song is a more fast-paced song than many other of the group's songs. The song refers to lead singer, Travis McCoy, falling in love with an alcoholic...
" (video)
UK Vinyl:
- "Clothes Off!!" (explicit album version)
- "Etched B-Side"
AU CD:
- "Clothes Off!!" (radio version)
- "The Queen and I
"The Queen and I" is the first single from the Gym Class Heroes album, As Cruel as School Children. The song is a more fast-paced song than many other of the group's songs. The song refers to lead singer, Travis McCoy, falling in love with an alcoholic...
" (live acoustic)
- "Boomerang Theory"
The video starts with the band driving up to a casino with the song "Viva La White Girl" playing.
"
Clothes Off!!" is the fifth single from
Gym Class HeroesGym Class Heroes is an American Rap Rock band from Geneva, New York. The group formed when Travis "Schleprok" McCoy met drummer Matt McGinley and decided to form a band...
' third album,
As Cruel as School ChildrenAs Cruel as School Children is the third Gym Class Heroes album released by Fueled by Ramen. It was released on July 25, 2006. A second version of the album, released on November 4, 2006 additionally contains the single "Cupid's Chokehold"...
. It features
Fall Out BoyFall Out Boy is an American Grammy-nominated rock band from Wilmette, Illinois, formed in 2001. The band consists of vocalist-rhythm guitarist Patrick Stump, lead guitarist Joe Trohman, bassist Pete Wentz and drummer Andy Hurley....
's
Patrick StumpPatrick Stump is an Irish-American singer-songwriter, composer, record producer, and music critic. Most notably, he is a composer, lead singer, rhythm guitarist, and occasional pianist of Fall Out Boy, an American band from Chicago, Illinois...
. It was released in June 2003.
The original hook for the song is from
Jermaine StewartJermaine Stewart was an American pop singer, best known for his Billboard hits, "The Word Is Out" from his 1984 debut album of the same name, and "We Don't Have to Take Our Clothes Off" in 1986, from the album Frantic Romantic.-Early life and career:Born in Columbus, Ohio, to parents Ethel M...
's 1986 single "
We Don't Have To Take Our Clothes Off"We Don't Have to Take Our Clothes Off" is a 1986 song by Jermaine Stewart from his album Frantic Romantic. The track was written by Narada Michael Walden and Preston Glass. This song acquired a great deal of success after being used on hit 1980s television show Miami Vice, and reached number 2 on...
".
A remix to the song was released in November 2003 featuring rappers
Reef the Lost CauzeReef The Lost Cauze, born Sharif Talib Lacey, is a prominent underground hip-hop artist based in Philadelphia. Aside from being a solo artist, Reef is a member of the hip-hop group The JuJu Mob as well as the hip-hop collective, Army of the Pharaohs....
and
Ghostface KillahDennis Coles , better known by his stage name Ghostface Killah, is an American rapper and member of the Wu-Tang Clan. After the group achieved breakthrough success in the aftermath of Enter the Wu-Tang , the members went on to pursue solo careers to varying levels of success...
of
Wu-Tang ClanThe Wu-Tang Clan is a New York City-based hip hop group. Wu-Tang Clan consists of RZA, GZA, Raekwon, U-God, Ghostface Killah, Inspectah Deck, Method Man, Masta Killa, the late Ol' Dirty Bastard, and Cappadonna...
Track listings
UK CD 1:
- "Clothes Off!!" (explicit album version)
- "Shoot Down the Stars" (recorded live at Fopp
Fopp may be:*"Fopp," a song by Ohio Players*Fopp , an EP by Soundgarden, featuring the song of the same name*Fopp , a British entertainment retailer...
)
UK CD 2:
- "Clothes Off!!" (explicit album version)
- "On My Own Time (Write On)" (recorded live at Fopp
Fopp may be:*"Fopp," a song by Ohio Players*Fopp , an EP by Soundgarden, featuring the song of the same name*Fopp , a British entertainment retailer...
)
- "Clothes Off!!" (video)
- "The Queen and I
"The Queen and I" is the first single from the Gym Class Heroes album, As Cruel as School Children. The song is a more fast-paced song than many other of the group's songs. The song refers to lead singer, Travis McCoy, falling in love with an alcoholic...
" (video)
UK Vinyl:
- "Clothes Off!!" (explicit album version)
- "Etched B-Side"
AU CD:
- "Clothes Off!!" (radio version)
- "The Queen and I
"The Queen and I" is the first single from the Gym Class Heroes album, As Cruel as School Children. The song is a more fast-paced song than many other of the group's songs. The song refers to lead singer, Travis McCoy, falling in love with an alcoholic...
" (live acoustic)
- "Boomerang Theory"
Music video
The video starts with the band driving up to a casino with the song "Viva La White Girl" playing. After checking into their rooms,
Travis McCoyTravis McCoy is the lead vocalist of the alternative hip-hop group Gym Class Heroes.-Musician:Travis made his MTV debut in the summer of 2002, as he appeared on stage at the beach house on a standard nation-wide MC Battle that was held on the MTV show Direct Effect.McCoy was arrested on July 1...
makes his way down to the casino floor and runs into an Elvis impersonator, played by Pete Wentz, playing a slot machine. Travis engages in a game of strip poker with several girls, and seemingly wins, as he is the only one that remains dressed. It all turns into a party with Elvis performing on a stage. About half way through the video, Travis encounters people
dressed like animalsFursuits are animal costumes associated with furry fandom . They range from simple tails and ears to full costumes cooled by battery-powered fans. Similar to mascot suits, they allow the wearer to adopt another personality while in costume...
in the hotel, presumably furries at a
conventionA furry convention is a formal gathering of members of the furry fandom — people who are interested in the concept of fictional non-human characters with human characteristics. These conventions provide a place for fans to meet, exchange ideas, transact business and engage in entertainment and...
. A dance-off then takes place with the
fursuitFursuits are animal costumes associated with furry fandom . They range from simple tails and ears to full costumes cooled by battery-powered fans. Similar to mascot suits, they allow the wearer to adopt another personality while in costume...
ers, who are afterwards revealed to be the members of Panic at the Disco (Ryan Ross as the orange cat, Brendon Urie as the black and white dog, Jon Walker as the bear, and Spencer Smith as the seal).
Other cameos include
Patrick StumpPatrick Stump is an Irish-American singer-songwriter, composer, record producer, and music critic. Most notably, he is a composer, lead singer, rhythm guitarist, and occasional pianist of Fall Out Boy, an American band from Chicago, Illinois...
as a crowd member, and entrepreneur
Johnny CupcakesJohnny Cupcakes is an indie clothing brand first created in 2001 as sort of a joke. It was founded by Johnny Earle, who was then touring with the metalcore band On Broken Wings. This clothing line, which started out as a t-shirt line sold out of the back of Earle's car, uses cupcakes as the...
. London rapper
Dizzee RascalDylan Kwabena Mills , better known by his stage name Dizzee Rascal, is a British rapper, songwriter and record producer of Ghanaian and Nigerian descent. His music is a blend of garage MCing, conventional rap, grime, ragga, and electronic music, with extremely eclectic samples and more exotic styles...
is also visible with some women for a short few seconds.
Charts
| Chart |
Peak
position |
| Australian Singles Chart The ARIA charts are the main Australian music sales charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. The charts are a record of the highest selling singles and albums in various genres in Australia. ARIA commenced compiling its own charts in-house from the week ending 26 June...
|
12 |
| Irish Singles Chart The Irish Singles Chart is the Republic of Ireland music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by the Irish Recorded Music Association and compiled on behalf of the IRMA by Chart-Track. Chart rankings are based on sales, which are compiled through over-the-counter retail data...
|
14 |
| New Zealand Singles Chart |
13 |
Poland Singles ChartPoland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country in Central Europe . Poland is bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north...
|
68 |
| UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record industry. The full chart contains the top 200 singles based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 of this list...
|
5 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday; while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
|
46 |
| U.S. Billboard Pop 100 The Pop 100 was a songs chart that debuted in February 2005 and was released weekly by Billboard magazine in the United States. It ranked songs based on airplay on mainstream top 40 radio stations, singles sales, and digital downloads.-History:...
|
35 |