Whoa
Paramore Lyrics
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It gets better everyday
I've hoped for change
But still I feel the same
There's something wrong
'Cause everybody knows
That we can do this on our own
And we got everybody singing
Whoa, whoa-oh, whoa whoa-oh
And we got everybody singing
Whoa, whoa-oh, whoa whoa-oh
We're doing fine
And it gets better every time
We're doing fine
But I'll let you decide
There's something wrong
'Cause everybody knows
That we can do this on our own
And we got everybody singing
Whoa, whoa-oh, whoa whoa-oh
And we got everybody singing
Whoa, whoa-oh, whoa whoa-oh
And I'll confess
That I can be a little selfish
Yeah I'll admit
I don't want you to help me through this
I don't want to start over again
And we got everybody singing
And we got everybody singing
Whoa, whoa-oh, whoa whoa-oh
And we got everybody singing
Whoa, whoa-oh, whoa whoa-oh
And I'll confess
That I can be a little selfish
I can, I can
Yeah, I'll admit
I don't want you to get me through this
I don't want to start over again
The lyrics to Paramore's song "Whoa" convey a sense of both hope and desperation. The singer has been hoping for change but still feels the same, indicating a frustration with the lack of progress they have seen. The lines "There's something wrong / 'Cause everybody knows / That we can't do this on our own" suggest a recognition that they need help to make the changes they desire.
The chorus of "Whoa whoa oh whoa whoa oh" can be interpreted as a call for unity and collective action. The repetition of the phrase "everybody singing" emphasizes the importance of working together towards a common goal. The second verse continues this theme, with the singer acknowledging that while they may be "doing fine," they still need others to help them succeed.
The final lines of the song reveal a vulnerability on the part of the singer. They confess to being selfish and not wanting to start over again. This admission adds complexity to the song's themes of hope and unity, suggesting that personal struggles and insecurities can complicate efforts to make collective change.
Line by Line Meaning
I've hoped for change
The singer has been hoping for a change in their life.
It gets better everyday
Despite their desire for change, things have been improving gradually over time.
But still I feel the same
Despite the improvements, the singer still feels unhappy or unsatisfied with their current situation.
There's something wrong
The artist sense that something is amiss or not quite right in their life.
'Cause everybody knows
That we can't do this on our own
Other people are necessary for support and help in navigating life's challenges.
And we got everybody singing
Whoa whoa oh whoa whoa oh
The community is united and rallying together in solidarity.
Were doing fine
And it gets better every time
Despite ongoing struggles, there have been consistent improvements and successes.
But I'll let you decide
The artist isn't sure if others would agree that things are going well.
There's something wrong
'Cause everybody knows
That we can do this all alone
While it may be possible to navigate life's challenges alone, the artist realizes that it's not ideal or preferred.
And I'll confess
That I can be a little selfish
The artist admits that they can prioritize their own interests above others.
Yeah I'll admit
I don't want you to help me through this
I don't want to start over again
While the singer recognizes the value of community and support, they are hesitant to rely on others for help due to fear of starting over or vulnerability.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Hayley Nichole Williams, Joshua Neil Farro
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[Verse 1]
I've hoped for change
It gets better everyday
I've hoped for change
But still I feel the same
[Pre-Chorus]
There's something wrong
Cause everybody knows
That we can't do this on our own
[Chorus]
And we got everybody singing
Whoa, whoa oh, whoa, whoa oh
And we got everybody singing
Whoa, whoa oh, whoa, whoa oh
[Verse 2]
We're doing fine
And it gets better every time
We're doing fine
But I'll let you decide
[Pre-Chorus]
There's something wrong
Cause everybody knows
That we can do this on our own
[Chorus]
And we got everybody singing
Whoa, whoa oh, whoa, whoa oh
And we got everybody singing
Whoa, whoa oh, whoa, whoa oh
[Bridge]
And I'll confess
That I can be a little selfish
Yeah I'll admit
I don't want you to help me through this
I don't want to start over again
And we got everybody singing
[Chorus]
And we got everybody singing
Whoa, whoa oh, whoa, whoa oh
And we got everybody singing
Whoa, whoa oh, whoa, whoa oh
[Outro]
And I'll confess
That I can be a little selfish
I can, I can
Yeah I'll admit
I don't want you to get me through this
I don't want to start over again
@kristiantheamazingphangirl875
I actually enjoy Paramore's songs old or new. It doesn't matter. It's all amazing
@enyalarreguirdgz
Agree, finally a true Paramore's fan!
@natehazel7121
I like a number of songs by them from all their albums even from their hit single and twilight days
@Maria-nz6tc
Kristian Robertson Same! all their albums are amazing.
@LaisARamos-gk4ep
Man,I'm glad that I'm not the only one to feel this way...
Most of the people who complain about Paramore's change are those people who think that how hard a band can play is the only parameter to determine if a rock band is legitimate or not,which is stupid because this rule kinda standardizes punk music and punk rock is against standardization(or at least it's supposed to be against standardization), and also because this rule probably has something to do with boys parading their masculinity and ,consequentely, following the very same social conventions which punk rock used to make fun of glam metal for following...
@kristiantheamazingphangirl875
Laís A. Ramos yes
@Futonpotatos
This song would make good credits for a movie
@jackcypher5228
i was thinking about it. xD
@psychoticriot7635
BunKnee OML SO TRUE
@JJ-cn5ux
when i hear paramore I feel like I can play a guitar then i start playing the guitar and im like nvm lol