"Uma Thurman" is one of Fall Out Boy's most overt appropriations of pop culture in their music. The lyrics center around an object of appreciation who"wants to dance like (actress) Uma Thurman." The reference is to her iconic scene in the film Pulp Fiction with John Travolta. read more
This lead single from Fall Out Boy's third album, 'Infinity On High' (2007), was one the band's first massive hits. It took the second spot on Billboard's Hot 100, the top spot on Pop 100, landed on many international charts, and helped earn the album platinum status in its first month. It was a funky, unapologetic pop song about writing pop songs. read more