Discover the story of the song > Welcome to the Black Parade – My Chemical Romance

The song is from the perspective of a young boy whose father takes him to see a marching band, and tells him that one day he will be the savior of those who are broken and beaten. The protagonist feels like his partner is watching over him, and though he sees the pain and misery in the world, he believes that they must carry on and keep going. The lyrics encourage resilience in the face of adversity and being true to oneself, even if the world tries to break you.