<P> `` Centuries '' contains part of the melody from the song `` Tom 's Diner '' by Suzanne Vega . The segment is not a sample , but was actually re-recorded by American singer Lolo for the track . Stump described the inclusion as `` a tip of the hat '' to `` Tom 's Diner '' , a song which the band wanted to `` re-inject '' into popular culture . </P>
<P> `` Centuries '' contains part of the melody from the song `` Tom 's Diner '' by Suzanne Vega . The segment is not a sample , but was actually re-recorded by American singer Lolo for the track . Stump described the inclusion as `` a tip of the hat '' to `` Tom 's Diner '' , a song which the band wanted to `` re-inject '' into popular culture . </P>
who sings in the beginning of centuries by fall out boy
who sings in the beginning of centuries by fall out boy
American singer Lolo
American singer Lolo