Taking Back Sunday - There's No 'I' in Team Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the connection between 'There's No 'I' in Team' and Brand New's song 'Seventy Times 7'?

   'There's No 'I' in Team' by Taking Back Sunday is a direct response to Brand New's song 'Seventy Times 7'. Both songs address the fallout from John Nolan of Taking Back Sunday romancing Jesse Lacey of Brand New's girlfriend. The lyrics include shared lines, reflecting their perspectives on the incident.

2. Who wrote the lyrics for 'There's No 'I' in Team'?

   The lyrics for 'There's No 'I' in Team' were written by Adam Lazzara, Edward Reyes, John Nolan, Mark O'Connell, and Shaun Cooper—all members of Taking Back Sunday at the time.

3. What album features the song 'There's No 'I' in Team'?

   'There's No 'I' in Team' is featured on Taking Back Sunday's debut studio album, Tell All Your Friends, which was released on March 26, 2002.

4. Did Taking Back Sunday release a music video for 'There's No 'I' in Team'?

   No official music video was released specifically for 'There's No 'I' in Team'. However, other tracks from the same album like ‘Cute Without the ‘E’ (Cut from the Team)’ did have music videos directed by Christian Winters.

5. Have Taking Back Sunday and Brand New performed these songs together?

   Yes, despite their past feud, members of Taking Back Sunday and Brand New have reconciled and even performed both ‘There’s No ‘I’ in Team’ and ‘Seventy Times 7’ together during live shows.

6. How does John Nolan describe his writing process for this song?

   "There’s No ‘I’ in Team" reflects John Nolan’s personal experiences including his falling out with Jesse Lacey. Nolan has mentioned that he drew from his own emotional turmoil to write parts of this song.