The Only Exception
Paramore Lyrics
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My daddy cry and curse at the wind
He broke his own heart and I watched
As he tried to reassemble it
And my mama swore that she would
Never let herself forget
And that was the day that I promised
I'd never sing of love if it does not exist
But, darling, you are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
Well, maybe I know somewhere
Deep in my soul that love never lasts
And we've got to find other ways
To make it alone or keep a straight face
And I've always lived like this
Keeping a comfortable distance
And up until now, I had sworn
To myself that I'm content with loneliness
Because none of it was ever worth the risk
Well, you are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
I've got a tight grip on reality, but I can't
Let go of what's in front of me here
I know you're leaving in the morning when you wake up
Leave me with some kind of proof it's not a dream, oh
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
And I'm on my way to believing
Oh, and I'm on my way to believing
The opening of "The Only Exception" by Paramore sets the stage for an emotionally charged song about love, broken hearts, and the challenges of relationships. The lyrics describe a personal history of witnessing the cycles of love, love lost, and parental disillusionment. The first verse portrays a young child's experience of seeing their dad cry and lose faith in love after a heartbreak. The second verse describes a young woman's attempt to find comfort and contentment in a solitary life, guarded from the potential pain of breaking her heart. The bridge shifts from a place of reluctance towards love to a realization that the only exception to this rule is the person with whom the singer is currently in love.
What is striking about this song is the depiction of love and relationships as both beautiful and terrifying. The lyrics highlight the contradictory nature of love that exists both in the pain of heartbreak and also in the joy of blissful love. The final verse provides a sense of hope, despite the continuous cycle of love and heartbreak. The singer is on her way to believing that this time, love could be the one exception to a long-standing history of heartbreak and disappointment.
Line by Line Meaning
When I was younger
In my childhood years
I saw my daddy cry
I witnessed my father shedding tears
And curse at the wind
And yell at the air in frustration
He broke his own heart
He caused himself emotional pain
And I watched
And I observed
As he tried to reassemble it
As he attempted to put it back together
And my momma swore
My mother made a vow
That she would never let herself forget
That she would always remember
And that was the day that I promised
And that was when I made a pledge
I'd never sing of love
To never express my feelings of love
If it does not exist, but darlin'
Unless, my dear
You are, the only exception
You are the one and only
While you are, the only exception
As long as you remain unique
While you are, the only exception
While you stay as the sole anomaly
While you are, the only exception
As long as you remain the exception
While maybe I know, somewhere
Although I may understand, deep within
Deep in my soul
In the depths of my being
That love never lasts
That love is fleeting
And we've got to find other ways
And we must discover alternative solutions
To make it alone
To cope with solitude
Or keep a straight face
Or put on a brave front
And I've always lived like this
I have always existed in this state
And Keeping it comfortable, distance
And maintaining comfortable distance
And up until now
And until recently
I had sworn to myself that I'm content
I had promised myself to be satisfied
With loneliness
With being alone
Because none of it was ever worth the risk
Because none of it was worth the potential harm
I've got a tight grip on reality
I am firmly grounded in reality
But I can't let go of what's in front of me here
But I cannot release what's present here
I know your leaving in the morning, when you wake up
I am aware that you'll depart tomorrow, as you awaken
Leave me with some kind of proof it's not a dream, oh
Provide evidence that this is not just a fantasy, oh
And I'm on my way to believing
And I am starting to believe
Oh, and I'm on my way to believing
Oh, and I am starting to believe
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Joshua Neil Farro, Hayley Nichole Williams
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Letra:
When I was younger, I saw my daddy cry
And curse at the wind
He broke his own heart and I watched
As he tried to reassemble it
And my momma swore
That she would never let herself forget
And that was the day that I promised
I'd never sing of love if it does not exist
But darling, you are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
Maybe I know somewhere deep in my soul
That love never lasts
And we've got to find other ways to make it alone
Or keep a straight face
And I've always lived like this
Keeping a comfortable distance
And up until now I had sworn to myself
That I'm content with loneliness
Because none of it was ever worth the risk
But you are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
I've got a tight grip on reality
But I can't let go of what's in front of me here
I know you're leaving in the morning when you wake up
Leave me with some kind of proof it's not a dream
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
And I'm on my way to believing
Oh, and I'm on my way to believing
@andreinasantana7466
When I was younger
I saw my daddy cry
And curse at the wind
He broke his own heart
And I watched
As he tried to reassemble it
And my momma swore that
She would never let herself forget
And that was the day that I promised
I'd never sing of love
If it does not exist
But darling,
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
Maybe I know, somewhere
Deep in my soul
That love never lasts
And we've got to find other ways
To make it alone
Or keep a straight face
And I've always lived like this
Keeping a comfortable, distance
And up until now
I had sworn to myself that I'm content
With loneliness
Because none of it was ever worth the risk, but
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
I've got a tight grip on reality
But I can't
Let go of what's in front of me here
I know you're leaving
In the morning, when you wake up
Leave me with some kind of proof it`s not a dream
Ohh...
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
And I'm on my way to believing
Oh, And I'm on my way to believing
@delanceykim3355
My mom's a 63 year old Korean woman who doesn't speak English well. This is one of her favorite songs despite not understanding most of the lyrics. She calls this the "daddy cry" song.
@johnpaularnibal
Cute hehe
@hannahm9893
thats so adorable🥺🥺😭😭😭
@briallenxxi
Awww that's kinda cute
@febreezehuffer
That’s so cute
@Thongdiepvutru9999
OMG , music feel by the heart <3
@fatenmohammeddarjab001
I dedicate this song to my husband.
On 7/02/23 he took his own life.
He was and will always be my only exception.
He taught me how to love and be loved, and for twelve years I was the happiest woman in the world.
Unfortunately our time ends, but I eagerly await eternity to see him again and tell how much he was missed here.
I love you forever, my love ❤
@indob1342
Im crying.. I'm so sorry for your loss may he RIP
@biancaT262
Sorry for your loss 😢😔
@MyBurdenToBury
This breaks my heart so much I hope you find peace one day, just remember he is always with you and hang in there ❤