-1. To Metal Heads an emo band is a band that isn't brutal enough to be Thrash Metal or Death Metal.
-2. To Punk Rockers emo bands are like punk rock bands that don't spread Anarchy.
-3. To Goths, emo bands are "emo" because things like My Chemical Romance are more angsty than The Cure; Goth
and emo are both alternative rock but aren't the same music or fashion.
-4. Emo is sometimes used as an insult towards anyone with depression.
-5. Emo is a subculture with dark clothes, bright accessories (arm sleeves, necklaces, piercings), dyed hair, eyeliner, skater shoes and music that's too expressive to be accepted by other subcultures and doesn't sound Goth.
-2. To Punk Rockers emo bands are like punk rock bands that don't spread Anarchy.
-3. To Goths, emo bands are "emo" because things like My Chemical Romance are more angsty than The Cure; Goth
and emo are both alternative rock but aren't the same music or fashion.
-4. Emo is sometimes used as an insult towards anyone with depression.
-5. Emo is a subculture with dark clothes, bright accessories (arm sleeves, necklaces, piercings), dyed hair, eyeliner, skater shoes and music that's too expressive to be accepted by other subcultures and doesn't sound Goth.
"X" is not metal, they're Emo!
by MR CANE!!! June 9, 2019

by Arminsfuton August 21, 2021

"Being emo" can be assumed as wearing a black hoodie and ignoring all social interaction. And that might be true for some people. Being emo is not a bad thing, because you don't have to deal with bitches and fake friends
"Stop going through this stupid emo phase!" -Mom
"It's not a phase Mom it's a lifestyle." -Emo child
"It's not a phase Mom it's a lifestyle." -Emo child
by whyhellothere51 April 6, 2019

People who wear depression on their clothing. Typicaly following Jake Webber's foot steps in Oreo Colored hair and wearing more rings than you have fingers
Mother:"Why are you dressed like a Polly Pocket on crack?"
Daughter:" Because its emo. I'm something special"
Mom" You are something...."
Daughter:" Because its emo. I'm something special"
Mom" You are something...."
by -my-butt- March 31, 2020

by Totally not Eric_Bob August 27, 2017
