All We Know
Paramore Lyrics
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But we can't
We held the world out in our hands
And you ran away
It takes some time to let you go
And it shows
And remember, 'cause I know that we won't forget at all
Now we could follow you back home
But we won't
Is this what you had waited for
Just to be alone?
It takes some time to let you go
And it shows
'Cause all we know is falling, it falls
And remember, 'cause I know that we won't forget at all
You never
You never said
This wasn't what you wanted
Was it?
Was it?
This isn't what you wanted
This isn't what you wanted
'Cause all we know is falling, it falls
And remember, 'cause I know that we won't forget at all
"All We Know" by Paramore is a song about moving on from heartbreak and the difficulty of accepting that someone you loved has left. It's a song about confusion and the inability to understand why things didn't work out. The lyrics suggest that the singer has been left by someone they loved and thought they understood, but in reality, they didn't know them as well as they thought.
The song starts by expressing frustration about the inability to understand why the person they loved ran away despite all their efforts to understand. The following line "we held the world out in our hands, and you ran away" suggests that the singer had high hopes in their relationship and felt like they could conquer the world, but the other person left leaving them devastated. The chorus "Cause all we know is falling, it falls and remember, 'cause I know that we won't forget at all" expresses the sense of loss that the singer is going through and the idea that despite everything falling apart, they will always remember what they had.
The second verse of the song suggests a moment of hesitation by the singer, who might be considering following the person they love, but ultimately decides against it. The line "is this what you had waited for, just to be alone?" suggests that the singer thinks that the other person wanted to be alone, which hurt them even more. The chorus is repeated to reinforce the message of loss that the singer is experiencing.
Overall, "All We Know" deals with a common theme of heartbreak and loss, expressed through the band's signature emo/pop punk sound. It's a relatable song for young listeners who have experienced breakups or other forms of loss.
Line by Line Meaning
We've tried so hard to understand
We have attempted to comprehend the situation with significant effort
But we can't
However, we are unable to do so
We held the world out in our hands
We had control of everything and the power to decide what happens
And you ran away
But you left and avoided any responsibility or involvement in the situation
It takes some time to let you go
It is a process that requires some period to move on and forget about you
And it shows
Our struggle for moving on is displayed to see by others
'Cause all we know is falling, it falls
This is all we have ever known and we are still losing and failing
And remember, 'cause I know that we won't forget at all
We will always recall this, so don't expect us to forget what has happened
Now we could follow you back home
We have the ability to come with you back home
But we won't
However, we choose not to do so
Is this what you had waited for
Is this result you have been anticipating?
Just to be alone?
Just to be lonely and away from everyone else?
You never
You never did
You never said
You never explicitly stated
This wasn't what you wanted
That this outcome was not what you desired
Was it?
Is that correct?
This isn't what you wanted
This wasn't the ideal outcome for you
'Cause all we know is falling, it falls
We continue to lose and fail
And remember, 'cause I know that we won't forget at all
We will always remember this, so don't expect us to forget it
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Hayley Nichole Williams, Joshua Neil Farro
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@kempish5347
We've tried so hard to understand
But we can't
We held the world out in our hands
And you ran away
It takes some time to let you go
And it shows
'Cause all we know is falling, it falls
And remember, 'cause I know that we won't forget at all
Now we could follow you back home
But we won't
Is this what you had waited for
Just to be alone?
It takes some time to let you go
And it shows
'Cause all we know is falling, it falls
And remember, 'cause I know that we won't forget at all
You never
You never said
This wasn't what you wanted
Was it?
Was it?
This isn't what you wanted
This isn't what you wanted
'Cause all we know is falling, it falls
And remember, 'cause I know that we won't forget at all
@JasonLSmallsJunior
[Verse 1]
We've tried so hard to understand
But we can't
We held the world out in our hands
And you ran away
[Pre-Chorus]
It takes some time to let you go
And it shows
[Chorus]
'Cause all we know is falling, it falls
Remember, cause I know that we won't forget at all
[Verse 2]
Now we could follow you back home
But we won't
Is this what you had waited for
Just to be alone
[Pre-Chorus]
It takes some time to let you go
And it shows
[Chorus]
'Cause all we know is falling, it falls
Remember, cause I know that we won't forget at all
[Bridge]
You never
You never said
This wasn't what you wanted
Was it?
Was it?
This isn't what you wanted
This isn't what you wanted
[Chorus]
Cause all we know is falling, it falls
Remember, cause I know that we won't forget at all
@Alex_Off-Beat
It blows my mind that Hayley was only 15 when she wrote this album. Most of the band weren't even old enough to drive themselves to the studio!
@renandlen2
Shit they were on fucking warped tour calling them self a christain band as well! They had some Major balls and earned so much respect from other beefy guy punk bands 🥰. They all were something else during the time. If i could hold anyone queen. Its Hailey
@wtvr4772
goated
@7uipy
hayley’s parents drove them to shows at these times LMFAO
@magicslave3066
I mean artists get fame really young these days so why does it matter
@Shadow0fd3ath24
@@magicslave3066 now maybe...back then it was very rare especially in rock
@megamcee
This kind of voice at 17. God damn...
@shirkatriz9405
We love you Jeremy <3 I can't believe it :( #1eaSBHD2ssA
@eveningninja9824
All We Know Is Falling, the album this track is on, was actually released when she was still 16 =D
@DaMimikyugorl_
Dude seriously!!!