On December 18, 2010, Paramore posted on their official website that Josh Farro and Zac Farro was officially left the band. The post stated,
"...A couple of months ago, Josh and Zac let us know they would be leaving the band after our show in Orlando last Sunday. None of us were really shocked. For the last year it hasn't seemed as if they wanted to be around anymore. We want Josh and Zac to do something that makes them happy and if that isn't here with us, then we support them finding happiness elsewhere. But we never for a second thought about leaving any of this behind..."
On December 22, 2010, Josh Farro post a response on his Blogger account, telling his version about his deperture. The post that Josh wrote was entirely different from the band's post. He said that the band was no more than "a manufactured product of a major-label." He also blames Hayley Williams because treating the rest of the group member as her solo project.
On February 2, 2011, Josh Farro confirmed that he is now in the new band called Novel American.
On March 21, 2011, Paramore said that they were about to entering a studio in Los Angeles with producer Rob Cavallo to record their next studio-album.
Without the Farro brothers.
Idea
Josh And Zac Farro Lyrics
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You look just like you did back then
All we need is a sunset, Springsteen and an old Chevette
We're right back on that riverbank
Down a long dirt road on an empty tank
First love, first anything
That moon saw everything
Does it take you back
Is that a good memory or a great idea
Do we just reminisce or get outta here
Back to when you called me baby
Slow and softly in my ear
Is that a good memory or a great idea
Is that a great idea
I can see your bedroom window now
Easin' up and you sneakin' out
Scared to death of your old man
If he'd a caught us, we'd both be dead
It ain't no doubt you looked real fine
As I recall, you weren't real shy
Tank-top and cut-off jeans
You knew how to get to me
Does it take you back
Tell me baby, does it make you think
Is that a good memory or a great idea
Do we just reminisce or get outta here
Back to when you called me baby
Slow and softly in my ear
Is that a good memory or a great idea
Is that a great idea
First anything, first everything
Is that a good memory or a great idea
Do we just reminisce or get outta here
Back to when you called me baby
Slow and softly in my ear
Is that a good memory or a great idea
Is that a great idea
Do we just reminisce or get outta here
Back to when you called me baby
Slow and softly in my ear
Is that a good memory or a great idea
Is that a good memory or a great idea
It's a great idea
Come on, take my hand little baby
It's a great idea
The song "Idea" by Josh and Zac Farro is a nostalgic track that takes the listener on a journey through memories of the past, particularly of a young love. The opening lines "My, oh my, how long it's been, you look just like you did back then" set the tone for the rest of the song. The duo reminisces about the good old days spent on the riverbank, down a long dirt road, and in each other's company. They mention the moon seeing everything and how the memories take them back to their first love, their first anything. They wonder whether those memories are good or great ideas to be acted upon.
The song is an emotional rollercoaster that makes the listener question their past and whether the memories should be left as they are or acted upon. The evocative lyrics paint a vivid picture of young love and the beauty that comes with it. The song has a slow, country-like melody that makes it easy to follow along with the lyrics and feel the emotions behind the words.
Line by Line Meaning
My, oh my, how long it's been
Wow, it has been a long time since we last saw each other
You look just like you did back then
You still look as youthful and beautiful as you did when we were young
All we need is a sunset, Springsteen and an old Chevette
All we need is a beautiful evening sky, some Bruce Springsteen music, and a vintage Chevette car to take us back to the old days
We're right back on that riverbank
We can mentally travel back in time and feel as if we are once again sitting on that riverbank
Down a long dirt road on an empty tank
Remember how we used to travel down long country dirt roads with barely any gas in our car?
First love, first anything
We were young, naive and experiencing everything for the first time, like love and other adult activities
That moon saw everything
The moon was a witness to all that we did, good and bad
Does it take you back
Do you feel transported back in time like I do?
Say baby, does it make you think
Do these memories make you ponder and reminisce like they do for me?
Is that a good memory or a great idea
Are these memories just pleasant recollections, or could it be a fantastic idea to act on them?
Do we just reminisce or get outta here
Should we just talk about the past or should we do something about it?
Back to when you called me baby
Let's go back to the time when you used to call me affectionate names like 'baby'
Slow and softly in my ear
You used to say sweet and tender things to me in a low, sultry voice
I can see your bedroom window now
I can vividly remember how your bedroom window looked when I used to visit you late at night
Easin' up and you sneakin' out
You used to sneak out of your bedroom to meet me, and I was always careful not to make any noise
Scared to death of your old man
You were terrified of your dad finding out about our secret meetings
If he'd a caught us, we'd both be dead
If your father had caught us, we would've been in a lot of trouble
It ain't no doubt you looked real fine
You looked incredibly attractive and appealing to me back then
As I recall, you weren't real shy
You were always bold and confident, not timid or bashful
Tank-top and cut-off jeans
You used to dress in a casual and sexy way that always caught my attention
You knew how to get to me
You knew exactly how to get me interested and aroused
It's a great idea
Let's act on these nostalgic thoughts and memories, it could be a brilliant plan
Come on, take my hand little baby
Let's go forward into the future together, holding hands and being affectionate like we used to when we were young
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Peermusic Publishing
Written by: CLINT LAGERBERG, JOSEPH CHARLES KELLEY, LEE THOMAS MILLER
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