Fall Out Boy’s “Centuries” - Songwriter Royalties

A decade from release, “Centuries” by Fall Out Boy isn’t remembered for its moment; it’s recognized for its staying power. Released in 2014 on the album American Beauty/American Psycho, the track arrived with the force of a modern rock anthem and the early earnings reflect that moment. In 2015 alone, the catalog generated over $28,000, capturing the intensity of radio rotation, fan adoption, and cultural saturation that defined its launch period.

What followed wasn’t a drop-off. As the song moved out of its debut cycle, annual earnings settled into a more measured band, ranging from roughly $5,000 to $8,000 between 2016 and 2021. That transition matters. It marks the point where the catalog stopped relying on hype and began behaving like a durable piece of repertoire. More recently, engagement strengthened again, with earnings rising to over $7,000 in 2022, approximately $9,000 in 2023, and remaining above $8,000 in 2024. In 2025, the catalog has generated $6,724 year-to-date—demonstrating continued relevance rather than a brief resurgence.

With a Dollar Age of 11.31 years, this catalog has been thoroughly tested across more than a decade of market cycles. Its five-year CAGR of -0.54% is nearly flat, reflecting stable performance in an asset class often defined by sharp swings. For a catalog with this level of maturity, that steadiness is especially compelling. Rather than spikes followed by drop-offs, the earnings profile shows consistency — a repeatable, durable pattern that aligns well with a high dollar age asset supported by long-term listening behavior.

“Centuries” lives up to its name. It’s not defined by a single moment, but by its ability to keep showing up—long after the first chorus fades.

Released in September 2014, Centuries by Fall Out Boy quickly established itself as one of the defining rock crossover hits of the 2010s. Serving as the lead single from the band’s sixth studio album American Beauty / American Psycho, the song was engineered for mass appeal—anchored by an anthemic, chant-driven hook and production built for arenas and broadcast environments. That positioning translated directly to chart performance, with “Centuries” peaking at No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100, reaching No. 22 on the UK Singles Chart, and hitting No. 1 on the UK Rock & Metal Singles Chart.

Beyond charts, the song became a fixture in television and live-event media. It was prominently used by ESPN as a promotional theme during the inaugural 2014–2015 College Football Playoff season and later served as the theme for WWE SmackDown’s 15th Anniversary episode in October 2014, reinforcing its status as a go-to “event” track. In more recent years, “Centuries” found new life in interactive media, being added to Just Dance VR on October 15, 2024 and then featured in Just Dance 2025 Edition via Just Dance+ on February 18, 2025, giving the song continued global visibility on widely played gaming platforms. Centuries has earned 8× Platinum certification in the U.S. and amassed more than 1.47 billion Spotify streams alongside roughly 492 million YouTube views, underscoring its sustained audience reach and enduring media relevance well beyond its initial release window. In 2015, an official remix featuring Juicy J, a founding member of Three 6 Mafia, was released, offering an alternate take that expanded the song’s stylistic footprint and connected it with a hip-hop-driven audience.