Pop 2014

Centuries as a Walkup Song

by Fall Out Boy

Preview

Is "Centuries" a good walkup song?

The choir sample at the open is one of the most theatrical 5 seconds in pop — it sounds like a Roman empire walkup. The slower tempo gives the at-bat gravitas. And the song's lyrical theme of 'remember me for centuries' fits the moment a player wants to make their walkup memorable.

Notable players who've used it

Centuries is one of the most-used 'stadium pop' walkup songs since release. Especially common at the youth and high school level — the song's epic feel works for both individual walkups and team intros. Used as the lead-in song for many Little League and travel ball programs.

How to trim "Centuries" for a walkup

Start at 0:00, run for 20 seconds. The opening choir sample and drum hit are the entire hook. Use the full intro.

The trim point is the difference between a great walkup song and a great walkup. A song's first 15-20 seconds rarely happen to be the best 15-20 seconds — most popular tracks have a build, an intro, or a bridge before the hook lands. Pick the slice that hits hardest. The last second of your trim window should land on a peak, right as the player steps into the box.

Best for

• Any hitter
• Youth players
• Team intro

Clean / explicit version notes

"Centuries" has no explicit content — it's safe for any age and any league. No need for a clean version or careful trimming. Pick the song, set the trim, lock it in.

Songs that pair well with "Centuries"

If "Centuries" is on your shortlist, these are the walkup songs players most often consider alongside it. Same vibe, same energy, same kind of moment at the plate.

• Believer — Imagine Dragons
• We Will Rock You — Queen
• Eye of the Tiger — Survivor

How to set up "Centuries" for your team

Setting up a walkup song requires three things: an app that handles per-player audio, custom trim points, and one-tap playback on game day.

1. Build your roster in Walkup Pro — assign "Centuries" to the player who picked it
2. Scrub to 0:00 and set the trim duration to 20 seconds
3. Connect a Bluetooth speaker at the field (a JBL Charge or similar will cover any youth field — see our guide to the best Bluetooth speakers for a baseball field)
4. On game day, tap to play as the player walks to the box

For a complete game-day setup walkthrough, see how to play walkup songs at baseball games. For more on what makes a great walkup work, see the anatomy of the perfect walkup song.