The Only Exception Fact

This soulful acoustic number is a heartfelt song about love. Frontwoman and lyricist Hayley Williams told Kerrang! May 9, 2009, that it's "the first time I've been able to write a song about that." She added: "Josh (Farro - guitar) brought me the music and I thought it was so beautiful. I don't know where my head was at

Playing God Fact

Frontwoman Hayley Williams told Kerrang! May 9, 2009 that this song is "about self-righteous people and me feeling the blow of that." She added: "The man line in the chorus, 'If you point the finger, I might have to bend it back and break it off' is about people who place blame and how they should look at themselves first. It's something I've dealt with since I was young."

Misguided Ghosts Fact

The Sun October 2, 2009 asked vocalist and lyricist Hayley Williams to explain her theory in this song that everyone is just a misguided ghost. She replied: "Some people might think that I actually know what I'm doing

Misery Business Fact

This song is about a mean girl who kind of rules her school and terrorizes everyone. This girl fits the description of a "Prep," who is skinny ("A body like an hourglass"), and is very popular. Lead singer Hayley Williams sings about how being popular doesn't make you great, and how it isn't new ("There are a million other girls who do it just like you").

Looking Up Fact

A number of songs on Brand New were born out of internal strife during a period when Paramore came close to breaking up. On this track frontwoman and lyricist Hayley Williams responds to the rumors that were circulating about the band's future after they'd settled their differences.

Ignorance Fact

This was the first single from American pop punk band Paramore's third studio album, Brand New Eyes.

Frontwoman Hayley Williams told Kerrang! May 9,2009: "In my eyes, this song is a huge turning point for the band. The truth of it is, growing up is not easy. We're five different people who have to work towards the

Hello Cold World Fact

In late 2011 Paramore set up a "Singles Club" on their website giving fans the opportunity to purchase three exclusive tracks, which was not available on iTunes or in stores. This song was released on November 7, 2011 as the second single for members of the "Paramore Singles Club."

Fences Facts

This song is about celebrities and how they have to seem perfect and happy all the time, which is the only way you can make it in Hollywood. The lyrics, "It's obvious that you're dying, dying, it's living proof that the cameras lying" could mean that while Hollywood is doing it's best to make celebrities seem perfect on TV and movies,

Feeling Sorry Fact

Singer and lyricist Hayley Williams told Alternative Press about this song of self-empowerment: "At 20 years old, it's the time when you're either working hard at figuring it out or you don't care at all. I'm talking about life here. The same holds true no matter what age you are, I guess. It's frustrating whenever I see people with so

Decode Fact

This was written for the 2008 movie Twilight, which was based on Stephenie Meyer's first book of her series of vampire novels. Paramore's frontwoman Hayley Williams said in a statement that the title of the song, "is about the building tension, awkwardness, anger and confusion between (story characters) Bella and Edward.

Careful Fact

This is the opening track from American rock band Paramore's third studio album, Brand New.

Frontwoman Hayley Williams discussed this song about carving out a life for yourself with Kerrang! May 9, 2009: "One line goes, 'The truth never set me free, so I'll do it myself.' We're in a situation where we're still young and it's hard being the ones who are going out and doing something a little different to other people our

Brick By Boring Brick Fact

This is the second single from American rock band Paramore's third studio album, Brand New.

On this track frontwoman Hayley Williams lays out her philosophical worldview. She explained to Kerrang! May 9, 2009 that, "this song is about people who cover up their reality with frills and make out like they're living a fantasy life." She added: "It's one thing to have goals and dreams but it's another thing when you

Born For This Fact

Guitarist Josh Farro explained to angryape.com the importance of this song's subject matter: "It's about our fans. It's due to them that we were in a position to release a second album. This is our way of thanking them and telling them that we still need them to drive us forward."

All I Wanted Fact

 Frontwoman and lyricist Hayley Williams said on the deluxe version of the album that this stripped down closing track was written about her boyfriend New Found Glory guitarist Chad Gilbert. She said that