Why did your chemical romance write cancer?

Gerard Way, the lead vocalist and songwriter for My Chemical Romance, has explained that "Cancer" is about his grandmother, Elena Rush. He said that Rush had been diagnosed with breast cancer and died from it in 2007. Way stated, "I wrote the song about her dying, what she was going through. I had never seen anything like that before. It was the first time I had to confront the idea of death."

The lyrics of "Cancer" reflect the pain and suffering experienced by Rush and her loved ones. The song begins with Way singing about the moment he learned of his grandmother's diagnosis: "The doctor said, 'Your mother's sick.' I couldn't believe it." He goes on to describe the physical and emotional toll that the disease takes on her, as well as the impact it has on their family.

The chorus of the song is a cry of anguish and despair: "Cancer, cancer, cancer. Can't you take a day off?" Way repeats this line throughout the song, conveying the sense of helplessness and frustration he felt in the face of his grandmother's suffering.

In the bridge, Way sings about the lessons he learned from his grandmother's experience: "I learned that nothing lasts forever. I learned that love is the most important thing." These lines reflect the growth and maturity that often comes with facing the loss of a loved one.

"Cancer" is a powerful and moving tribute to Rush and to all those who have been affected by cancer. The song is a reminder of the importance of love and support in the face of adversity, and it offers hope that even in the darkest of times, there can still be light.