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''. The song impacted radio on March 13, 2007.

Music video

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", showing William Beckett on the phone with

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; however, Wentz is having his makeup done at the time by one of the video's chimpanzees. "We've Got a Big Mess on Our Hands" has also been briefly featured on the second episode of the comedy series ''

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and also on '' Newport Harbor: The Real Orange County''.

Track listing

# "We've Got a Big Mess on Our Hands" – 3:26

References

The Academy Is... songs 2007 singles 2007 songs Fueled by Ramen singles Song recordings produced by Butch Walker Songs written by Mike Carden Songs written by William Beckett (singer) {{2000s-rock-single-stub Music videos directed by Alan Ferguson (director)