The song received critical acclaim from music critics, who hailed its musical diversity. It was serviced to mainstream radio in the United States and Italy; a 12-inch vinyl of the single was released for Record Store Day 2014. The song became Paramore's highest-peaking single on the US Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 10 and received 'double platinum' certification from the RIAA having sold over two million singles. Internationally, the song garnered moderate commercial outcomes, reaching the top 40 of Australian, Canadian, and Venezuelan charts. On February 8, 2015, the song won the Grammy Award for Best Rock Song at the 57th ceremony, becoming Paramore's first Grammy win, and making Williams the first woman to score that honor since Alanis Morissette in 1999.
Ain't It Fun
Paramore Lyrics
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We love you, we love you, and we are Paramore
Woo, hey, hey
Put those dancing shoes on
I wanna see your moves
I don't mind
Lettin' you down easy but just give it time (c'mon)
You're not the big fish in the pond no more
You are what they're feedin' on
So what are you gonna do
When the world don't orbit around you?
Alright, sing it out
Hey
Ain't it fun
Livin' in the real world?
Ain't it good
Bein' all alone?
Where you're from
You might be the one who's runnin' things
Well, you can ring anybody's bell and get what you want
See, it's easy to ignore trouble, what
When you're livin' in a bubble
So, what are you gonna do
When the world don't orbit around you? (Oh, ah)
So, what are you gonna do
When nobody wants to fool with you, ah, hey
Ain't it fun
Livin' in the real world?
Ain't it good
Bein' all alone? Alright, you help me sing this one, come on
Ain't it good to be on your own?
Ain't it fun you can't count on no one?
Ain't it good to be on your own?
Ain't it fun you can't count on no one?
Ain't it fun
Livin' in the real world?
Alright, we're gonna take y'all to church, let's go
Don't go cryin' to your mama
'Cause you're on your own in the real world, hey
Don't go cryin' to your mama
'Cause you're on your own in the real world
Don't go cryin' to your mama
'Cause you're on your own in the real world
Don't go cryin' to your mama
'Cause you're on your own in the real world
Ain't it fun? Ain't it fun?
Baby, now you're one of us
Ain't it fun? Ain't it fun?
Ain't it fun?
Ain't it fun
Livin' in the real world?
Ain't it good, ain't it good
Bein' all alone?
Don't go cryin' to your mama (now to your mama)
'Cause you're on your own in the real world
Don't go cryin' to your mama (to your mama)
'Cause you're on your own (hey) in the real world (world)
Don't go cryin' to your mama
'Cause you're on your own, this is the real world
Don't go cryin' to your mama
'Cause you're on your own in the real world (this is the real world)
Don't go cryin' (this is the real world) to your mama (don't go cryin')
'Cause you're on your own in the real world
Don't go cryin' to your mama
'Cause you're on your own in the real world
Don't go cryin' to your mama
'Cause you're on your own in the real world
Don't go cryin' to your mama
'Cause you're on your own in the real world (alright, everybody I want you to sing it with me)
Don't go cryin' to your mama
'Cause you're on your own in the real world
Don't go cryin' to your mama
'Cause you're on your own in the real, you
Don't go cryin' to your mama
'Cause you're on your own, sing it louder
Don't go cryin' to your mama
'Cause you're on your own in the real world (alright, this time louder than never, louder than ever, go)
Don't go cryin' to your mama
'Cause you're on your own in the real world (that's right, sing it for me one more time)
Don't go cryin' to your mama
'Cause you're on your own in the real world, ah-ha, wooh, yeah
Paramore's "Ain't it Fun" is an empowering song that challenges the listener to come to grips with the harsh realities of life. The lyrics express a message that challenges an arrogant and self-centered individual, who has lost their status or power, to deal with the new reality of being nobody’s favorite or being unable to control everyone and everything. The song urges the individual to be self-sufficient and not to rely on their parents or others to come to their rescue when they experience adversity. The songwriters use the chorus, "Ain't it fun living in the real world" as a way of saying that life can be challenging and unpleasant, but it is still a good thing that should be embraced.
The first verse of the song speaks to the fall from grace experienced by an individual who was once the big fish in the pond but has since lost their lofty status. This person is accustomed to being the center of attention and receiving adulation from people around them. The songwriter admonishes this individual to accept that they are no longer the biggest deal around and that others have taken their place. The second verse addresses the issue of living in a bubble, ignorant of troubles that other people are facing. The message here is that it is easy to ignore problems when one is removed from the harsh realities of the world.
Overall, the song's message is to embrace life's challenges and to be self-sufficient, not afraid to embrace your independence in a world where no one owes you anything.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't mind
I'm okay with something
Lettin' you down easy but just give it time
I'll be gentle with you, but it might take a while
If it don't hurt now, but just wait, just wait a while
Even if it doesn't hurt now, it will eventually
You're not the big fish in the pond no more
You're no longer the most important person
You are what they're feedin' on
Others are taking advantage of you
So what are you gonna do
When the world don't orbit around you?
What will you do when you realize you're not the center of attention?
So what are you gonna do
When nobody wants to fool with you?
What will you do when no one wants to be around you?
Ain't it fun
Livin' in the real world?
Isn't it interesting to experience the world as it truly is?
Ain't it good
Bein' all alone?
Isn't it nice to be independent?
Where you're from
You might be the one who's runnin' things
In your hometown, you might be important
Well, you can ring anybody's bell and get what you want
See, it's easy to ignore trouble
When you're livin' in a bubble
You can get what you want and ignore problems when you're in a comfortable position of power
Don't go cryin' to your mama
'Cause you're on your own in the real world
Don't complain to your family because you have to deal with life by yourself
Ain't it fun? Ain't it fun?
Baby, now you're one of us
Ain't it fun? Ain't it fun?
Ain't it fun?
Welcome to the real world, where things aren't always easy or fun
('Cause the world don't orbit around you)
Ain't it good, ain't it good
Bein' all alone?
It's nice to be independent and not have to rely on others to fulfill your needs
Don't go cryin' (this is the real world) to your mama (don't go cryin')
'Cause you're on your own in the real world
You have to learn to handle things on your own in the world
Don't go cryin' (don't you cry) to your mama (to your mama)
'Cause you're on your own ('cause you're on your own) in the real world
Stop being dependent on your family, because you're on your own now
Don't go cryin' (don't go, don't go cryin' to your mama)
Don't go cryin' (don't you cry)
Stop complaining and learn to handle things on your own
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Hayley Nichole Williams, Taylor Benjamin York
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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