Hayley Williams explained to Kerrang! magazine that, "this song is about pe… Read Full Bio ↴Hayley Williams explained to Kerrang! magazine that, "this song is about people who cover up their reality with frills and make out like they're living a fantasy life. It's one thing to have goals and dreams but it's another thing when you never know where you're standing in the real world. People can be hurt by that." She also added: “Brick By Boring Brick is about not accepting reality and understanding that you don’t have to make everything frilly or pretty-sounding for it to be interesting. Life doesn’t have to be some grand production, and some of the boring parts of being alive are actually the greatest. The song is about breaking down those walls and finding out that the centre of it is what really matters.”" (Source Brick by Boring Brick Songfacts).

Brick by Boring Brick
Paramore Lyrics

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Well, she lives in a fairy tale
Somewhere too far for us to find
Forgotten the taste and smell
Of a world that she's left behind
"It's all about the exposure the, lens," I told her
The angles were all wrong now
She's ripping wings off of butterflies
Keep your feet on the ground

When your head's in the clouds

Well, go get your shovel
And we'll dig a deep hole
To bury the castle, bury the castle
Go get your shovel
And we'll dig a deep hole
To bury the castle, bury the castle

Ba-da-ba-ba-da-ba-ba-da

So one day he found her crying
Coiled up on the dirty ground
Her prince finally came to save her
And the rest you can figure out
But it was a trick
And the clock struck twelve
Well, make sure to build your home brick by boring brick
Or the wolf's gonna blow it down
Keep your feet on the ground
When your head's in the clouds

Well, go get your shovel
And we'll dig a deep hole
To bury the castle, bury the castle
Go get your shovel
And we'll dig a deep hole
We'll bury the castle, bury the castle

Whoa, whoa
Whoa, whoa, whoa

Well, you built up a world of magic
Because your real life is tragic
Yeah, you built up a world of magic

Well, if it's not real
You can't hold it in your hand
You can't feel it with your heart
And I won't believe it
But if it's true
You can see it with your eyes
Oh, even in the dark
And that's where I want to be, yeah

Go get your shovel (you'll be better)
We'll dig a deep hole (off without me now)
To bury the castle, bury the castle (ooh)
Go get your shovel (you'll be better)
We'll dig a deep hole (off without me now)
To bury the castle, bury the castle (ooh)

Ba-da-ba-ba-da-ba-ba-da
Ba-da-ba-ba-da-ba-ba
Ba-da-ba-ba-da-ba-ba-da
Ba-da-ba-ba-da-ba-ba (ba)

Ba-da-ba-ba-da-ba-ba-da
Ba-da-ba-ba-da-ba-ba

Ba-da-ba-ba-da-ba-ba-da
Ba-da-ba-ba-ba, ba-ba-ba-ba

Overall Meaning

Paramore’s “Brick by Boring Brick” is a song about growing up and the pressure to conform to society’s expectations. The song starts by describing a girl who lives in a fairy tale world that is too far for us to find. She has forgotten what the real world is like due to being caught up in her own world of fantasy. The girl is told that life is not just about appearances and that the angles she is using are not correct. This leads to her being disillusioned and she ends up ripping wings off of butterflies.

The chorus of the song talks about burying the castle, which represents the fairy tale world that the girl has created. It is a metaphor for letting go of what is not real and facing the harsh reality of life. This is reinforced when the song talks about building a home brick by boring brick, meaning that the real world is not always exciting, but it is necessary to build a strong foundation.

The second verse of the song talks about a prince coming to save the girl, but it turns out to be a trick. The clock striking twelve is a reference to Cinderella, and this reinforces the idea that fairy tales are not real. The song ends by stating that if something is true, you can see it with your eyes, even in the dark. It encourages the listener to let go of fantasy and embrace the truth.

Line by Line Meaning

She lives in a fairy tale
She lives a life of make-believe

Somewhere too far for us to find
She's unreachable and distant

Forgotten the taste and smell
She can't remember what the real world is like

Of a world that she's left behind
She's moved on from reality

It's all about the exposure the lens I told her
The way you see things is important

The angles were all wrong now
Her perspective was warped

She's ripping wings off of butterflies
She's destroying beautiful things

Keep your feet on the ground
Stay rooted in reality

When your head's in the clouds
Even when you're dreaming big

Well go get your shovel
Get to work and take action

And we'll dig a deep hole
We'll do the work necessary

To bury the castle, bury the castle
We need to let go of the unrealistic

So one day he found her crying
Someone came to save her

Coiled up on the dirty ground
She was in a helpless state

Her prince finally came to save her
Someone finally came to offer help

And the rest she can figure out
She only needs a little help

But it was a trick
The help was not genuine

And the clock struck twelve
Time ran out for the fake magic

Well make sure to build your home brick by boring brick
Stay grounded and focus on the basics

Or the wolf's gonna blow it down
Otherwise, it will all crumble

Well you built up a world of magic
She created a world of fantasy

Because your real life is tragic
Her own life is too difficult to face

If it's not real
Don't hold onto illusions

You can't hold it in your hand
Real things are tangible

You can't feel it with your heart
Real things are felt emotionally

And I won't believe it
Don't be fooled by fake promises

But if it's true
Real things can be trusted

You can see it with your eyes
Real things are visible

Oh, even in the dark
Even when things are hard to see

And that's where I want to be, yeah
She wants to embrace the real world

We'll bury the castle, bury the castle
We need to let go of illusions

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Hayley Nichole Williams, Joshua Neil Farro

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@lourenssianturi4373

2y↑128

Well, she lives in a fairy tale
Somewhere too far for us to find
Forgotten the taste and smell
Of the world that she's left behind
It's all about the exposure
The lens I told her
The angles were all wrong now
She's ripping wings off of butterflies
Keep your feet on the ground
When your head's in the clouds
Well, go get your shovel
And we'll dig a deep hole
To bury the castle, bury the castle
Go get your shovel
And we'll dig a deep hole
To bury the castle, bury the castle
So one day he found her crying
Coiled up on the dirty ground
Her prince finally came to save her
And the rest you can figure out
But it was a trick and the clock struck twelve
Well, make sure to build your home
Brick by boring brick
Or the wolf's gonna blow it down
Keep your feet on the ground
When your head's in the clouds
Well, go get your shovel
And we'll dig a deep hole
To bury the castle, bury the castle
Go get your shovel
And we'll dig a deep hole
And we'll bury the castle, bury the castle
Well, you built up a world of magic
Because your real life is tragic
Yeah, you built up a world of magic
If it's not real
You can't hold it in your hand
You can't feel it with your heart
And I won't believe it
But if it's true
You can see it with your eyes
Oh, even in the dark
And that's where I want to be, yeah
Go get your shovel
And we'll dig a deep hole
To bury the castle, bury the castle
Go get your shovel
And we'll dig a deep hole
To bury the castle, bury the castle

@andrewp.8432

9y↑6

Emily Marcin You are insightful. This is much like the video "Katy Perry - Wide Awake". There are many of the same elements,

- Smaller 'Katy Perry'
- Butterfly symbolism
- Fracturing
- Dissociation
- Alice in wonderland references
- Countless mirrors
- "illumination"
- bad "men"
- Little girl disappearing at the end.

This crap everywhere. I am glad there are more people out there that can see it for what it is.

All comments from YouTube:

@ForeverStarFox

9y↑6.6K

The "ba ba ba ba" part just gives me absolute life

@mckenzeefallon

9y↑13

same

@shaefisher1700

9y↑14

It reminds me of maccas

@TonyettaPerry813

9y↑10

same

@rakedos9057

9y↑26

+Sakara Chan Same especially the last one. I rarely like those shortcuts in song but in this song it's just great !
I love that song.

@war0f1812

9y↑229

Para pa para pa para*

XD

Dances

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@lourenssianturi4373

2y↑128

@aaronjohnson2958

2y↑151

You can hear the honesty in her voice! Thank goodness that all these incredible videos are still available!

@benndarayta9156

1y↑2

There old stuff are timeless

@doomslayer9120

50w↑78

Paramore was so 🔥 back then. I still love them. But this era was on a different level.

@iSleepNot

2y↑1.1K

I was a teen when i first heard this.. now im almost 30 and still hits the same 🤘🏽🤘🏽

@mariaalvarado3980

2y↑11

same but now i'm 26;;

@stewart4975

2y↑13

Isn’t it strange mate how the music now is boring after a few times hearing it but we can always come back to these and they still hit even after a decade. I’m 30 now

@c.n9219

2y↑6

Same. I was 16 the 1st time I saw the clip one Night in MTV

@hmadden

2y↑8

same but 27 right now. I was really teen when this was released..

@SilkyScene

1y↑4

Hayley now 33, she was teen write this song

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@thiccolo86

1y↑543

This song still hits so hard. Every time i hear it i can still feel like shes singing it to me

@zuchryadha8349

1y↑3

Wahh, thats horror

@thiccolo86

1y↑2

@@zuchryadha8349 why?

@zuchryadha8349

1y↑3

@Scooby the budding queen you hearing thats song from your mobile but you feeling shes singing at behind you

@px1207

1y↑3

Me too hun... she is - 🥺

@louizifer8922

28w↑2

Badab bab badab da da daaaaaaaa *guitar solo hits intense

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@syaqira7007

8y↑790

Hayley was like "bitch u forgot your doll"

@amararidenhour7663

8y↑22

*crafting*😂😂

@amyfielding8975

8y↑1

+Disconnected Castaway YASSSS

@ridwanahyamin8243

8y↑2

Lol

@DisplayDaVerdade

8y↑9

wasn't she talking about herself? .-.

@gracie_hannah_banana

7y↑3

oh my god 😂

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@andreagavin9698

1y↑134

A beautiful person with a beautiful voice!!

@michaelfreeman124

She is beauty

@bobbobbo5044

1y↑1

SEXY HAYLEY WILLIAMS IS GETTING OLD 😭

@giacherubini249

47w

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@_4lec

17w↑17

One of their best songs in my opinion in terms of song structure, lyrics, and production.
That bridge hits so hard 🔥

@yukimee7456

1y↑33

Still fall in love with this song
I listened this song when I was 15 and now I am 25..... whenever I feel lonely or sad this song always helps me to recover..thank you so much for creating this amazing song❤️

@Anthonycharlespeguero

51w

❤

@RealASimone

40w

Literally!😩

@kecillalima

2y↑108

Tempo que eu tinha 16 anos!!!! Melhor época da minha vida!!!!

@thiagoreis9394

1y↑3

Saudades dessa época.....

@AmandaSantos-et3rv

1y↑1

AF saudades

@jessicajeffrey901

1y↑15

TILL DIS DAYYYYY im rocking to this song, the story is just tooo good.

@Mouliuable

4y↑3.5K

If anyone was wondering about the meaning of this song (like I was), Hayley explained: "I was writing a story about a girl who escaped reality through pictures and fairy tales and anything that wasn't the real story. This way, she'd look perfect to everyone else and we'd all think that she's got it together. But being that it was all for show, it couldn't last. The lyrics in the chorus finally happened when I pictured her finally doing away with it all - burying everything she'd made up in her mind so she could face the real world for once. For the record, this song isn't autobiographical."

@xelestial_sky

3y↑231

She really wrote this song about me huh.

@Sophia-qq2ys

3y↑23

Thank you!

@PoofyKittyPants

3y↑179

The song is about walking away from the fictions of childhood and becoming an adult.

@joviwright

3y↑65

and then in 26, she became the person she was talking about in this song.

@LuanaMarieJantz2427

3y↑8

I was racionalizing about this, thanks for the explenation.

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@carloscalerogxng

2y↑30

Don't worry you're not the only one listening this masterpiece in 2022 .

@noeldeloria7541

2y↑211

I was 18 when I first heard paramore songs now im 32😂 time flies so fast but paramore's songs never gets old

@OlengGerrard

42w

You must be born on 1990 rights?

@Volleyball74

40w

We get old but Paramore never does

@CF-gv3bi

40w↑4

Hahaha 90's generations are the best..
They inherited the Hard Work of 70's people and passed down lots of technology upgrade to genZ...

@Hoofler

38w↑1

@@CF-gv3bi We are the greatest generation! We were raised oldschool.
We saw the rise of the internet and everything it created.
We got to see all the best video games & movies when they come out!
Nintendo/Rareware...Pokemon...Lord of the Rings...Harry Potter!
We got to witness the greatest things that ever happened in media.
It was new and kids today will never know what's it was like to have been there!

@xthemamabeex

22w

Same! Born in 1990 babayyy

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@jenesisnavarro

42w↑4

Back here after Castles Crumbling... I have so many feelings, emotions. It was so good for Hayley to be featured in that song with Taylor.

@llamamagaming

29w↑36

I used to own this cd when it came out. Singing alone in my room at 16. Memorizing all the songs. Skipping dinner just to learn the lyrics 😂❤

@RStaRaptoR

14w↑1

I had a zune. Punk and goth was in full power. It was awesome. Gaming and music and movies, everything was so much better.

@ckksdiydesigns8808

1y↑15

I've been listening to this song and watching this video since the day it dropped and it just dawned on me now that this is her child self and her letting all of those childish things go and becoming the woman she is now. Beautiful 😍 accepting and burying the past

@ianme4806

3y↑5K

" you built a world of magic because your real life is tragic" that hits u better when its true

@grroleanderr

3y↑102

That line is a bit too accurate

@bluefootwalking

3y↑46

This comment hits from a direction I wasn't expecting

@makmakg242

3y↑32

It hits different when you finished OMORI for the first time

@m3gAm37aLmAnX

3y↑5

@Mak Mak G So true

@Pixel_Dripz

no [;

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@ives3572

2y↑22

Funny how this song's very essense resonates more with you as you grow up and get older and get disillusioned with the real world that you've previously had high hopes for

@linablues6881

So, you are a happy child.

@NikiWonoto26

exactly
- from Indonesia -

@adamirfan7496

36w↑2

Rindunya MTV zaman tu...

@AoiBamen

43w↑77

Ainda choro sempre que escuto essa música, de tão boa que é, é nostálgico e ao mesmo tempo emocionante... As coisas eram tão simples.

@jessecaet

23w↑1

Paramore tem que voltar a fazer música desse nível .

@pleasedont1369

2y↑5

okay, out of context but I was frigging creeped out of this when I first saw the music video lmao

and this is still my favorite Paramore song

@naiaramacedo26

2y↑97

Top 10 da MTV Brasil que saudades🥰

@neyemeoliveira1941

2y↑2

Minha infância era só mtv

@maikequeirozsoares

2y↑2

Tempo bom.

@thiagoreis9394

1y↑3

Essa música tem gosto de adolescência

@junhg7524

51w↑2

simmmmm, que saudades daquele tempo que não volta mais 😔

@micaelaclifford2729

3y↑10.7K

Don't wanna be that person, but I'm gonna be. Who else is listening to this masterpiece in 2021?

@smile5139

3y↑102

How does it feel?

@shouldsleepbetterdoesnt.2668

3y↑19

Me-

@veryaggressivenutmeg148

3y↑57

It popped into my head today out of the blue and now I can’t stop reliving my childhood days 🖤

@ilytrustk

3y↑18

Me. This song just does it’s thing

@Mikaylaswrld

3y↑6

YEEEEESSSS

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@alexandre_cesar

2y↑223

Saudades de ver esse clipe quando passava na antiga MTV

@brunaosmd1728

2y↑18

final de 2009 ate comecinho de 2010 kkk lembro bem quando essa música tava direto no top 10 mtv, bons tempos

@chavier00

2y↑9

Nessa época Paramore conseguiu implacar vários sucessos.

@j16jr60

1y↑7

Acesso Mtv kkkk

@felipeledger

1y↑3

Sim, quantas saudades.

@ghostsongs

1y↑4

Desbloqueou uma memória minha

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@Dalorian1

17w↑1

A childs Energy for Beautiful Future.. BEAUTIFUL 😀

@naebro5336

1y↑10

When this first came out I was 15 and I used to watch this video with my 5 year old cousin who absolutely loved it and made me play it over and over again. Im now 28 and I play this to my 3 year old and 2 year old and theyre the exact same.

@alfredogonzalez2857

2y↑6

An unlocked memory. Music can make us remember things long ago forgotten

@user-do1fi5ts7q

15w↑4

one of my favourite paramore songs. can’t get enough of this masterpiece

@Orient1

4y↑3.9K

Nostalgia is the best and worst feeling ever, who is with me?

@retnugnahte

4y↑43

I tear up

@Orient1

4y↑10

@Pengu Same.

@patchwork_rose1238

4y↑6

Same

@pauljeffs7

4y↑7

@Pengu noob

@katherinecynthia7129

4y↑79

It's the best because you remember the good times, it's the worst because your home sick for a time/place in your life you can't go to

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@waitwhat963

2y↑15

Bruh... It's 2022 and this song is still a bop

@jeffersonpahunang5547

27w↑1

One of favorite song of Paramore. Like I have to bang myself at the cabinet door feelin like a main vocalist and main character in the song😂

@haydnwarwick655

2y↑21

This song still gives me goosebumps like when I first listen to this absolute banger

@calebcorr4343

2y↑6

I’ve never heard a more beautiful lyrically poetic song in all my life

@CosmoRetroGaming

13w↑4

One of my favorite songs of all time!

@chingonaa_nails

3y↑1.9K

Man I miss the innocent days listening to this not even knowing shit about life 😂

@chingonaa_nails

3y↑13

@Drew R fucking for real 😂😂😮‍💨

@tochukwuudu7763

3y↑4

guessing your real life is tragic?

@shanebovell6733

3y↑9

Yea these songs all hit differently now we are no longer teens haha

@thankunext5602

3y↑6

I've literally never seen this video before, these videos were recommended to me based on what I watch, still super young and I hate it like I wanna skip this whole being a teenager phase and just be an adult already, its the worst.

@chingonaa_nails

3y↑1

@Tochukwu Udu nah but I got stresses & thinking I had it tough then vs now lol

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@kb8413

2y↑11

Still listening to this masterpiece in 2022!!! Great way to start ya day off

@MasterLenoXWolfe

2y↑32

This song never gets old, it reminds me of my childhood, imagining things I wanted, as I grew up and now things have changed cause you have responsibilities. Things need to let go

@Manuy5203

1y↑14

2009 to 2022 still listening ♥️🔥

@FemaleShatteredDreamSans-gy6hy

33w

The parts with the person digging looks like it was made during golden hour. I never noticed that. Awesome video!

@TaylorTheHater

19w↑2

This intro gets me pumped

@emilymarcin7290

9y↑293

So after reading a very informative article about Monarch mind control, I FINALLY figured out what this song means- it seems that the young girl is a victim of monarch mind control and Hayley is the personality that the girl left behind when she got mind controlled- and Hayley is singing the song to the alternate personality to wake up and face reality to break free from her mind control. When the girl finally figures it out and does so, she "dies" in a sense, and the original personality of pre-mind control Hayley returns, which explains why the girl gets buried in the grave. Am i the only one who thinks this is the message of the song..?

@ysabellabrave

9y↑21

You're not the only one. Take it from someone who's been there.

@229ALPHA

Thats de

@229ALPHA

Alphazon deep

@andrewp.8432

9y↑6

@justfly3573

9y↑2

Thank you. :) first I was like wow cool song,but what is the message and what is wrong now, why is the girl killed? And now I read your comment and it was changing my thoughts like THAT MAKES THE SONG EVEN BETTER 😁
Btw I'am german so my English is not the best xD sorry for that

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@nordayzestreaming

35w↑13

First paramore song I ever heard and still feel that feeling 10 years later

@rebeccagray5143

2y↑19

Here it is 2022…. Me at nearly 34 yrs old in my bed like old times just jamming out to one of the best bands of my generation, taking me back to a much simpler time! This album was my escape in a very dark time of abuse…. I’m so grateful to have been there for every single album this band put out from All we know to self titled… all of them have been inspiring and helped me through something in one way or another!

@ericquintana5450

I'm also almost 34 and reminiscing about the simple times in my life. 😢 I wish I could turn back time.

@dadatom9054

50w

Lot of good vibes❤
I was... Almost 16, music was definitely the only reason i made it through everything.

@abcde5670

16w↑5

This song is so well written and is just beautiful 🦋

@elaynawhitten4619

29w↑7

This song came out when I was 12- It kind of reminds me of simple times when nothing was difficult and I was running around in my family home and things were somewhat put together and we all got along. :(

@rizkydarma3177

1y↑3

This song is the one that introduced me to Paramore

@ResidentRocker

2y↑2.8K

Aged like fine wine. One of the most poetic, lyrical genius, hell of a song.

@shamaal123

2y↑36

I'm 37 and yes it did💯

@ieyeshiabates3556

2y↑25

I know right. Pure art

@kemaranight2456

2y↑12

I just was listening to “Emergency” off Pandora (“Fences” Radio respectively) & for no reason whatsoever I turned it off to come listen to this classic. Something about this one. “Brick by Boring Brick” oozed a truly different type of passion. I’ll take more “glasses” for years to come 🍷🎶✨

@EragonBa

2y↑21

Especially the "Ba da ba ba da ba ba ha" Part is genius

@hmadden

2y↑11

@Jakob Karkossa that Badaba Badaba bada is magic!!

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@batmom3609

1y↑4

Crying listening to this cause I’m so excited to see you in concert 😭😭😭 thank you for sharing your gift with the world. I love you so freaking much ❤❤❤

@janainasousa794

2y↑22

Que nostalgia meu Deus, só lembro da MTV eu assitindo com minhas amigas,aí que tempo bom

@iheartsleepx0x0

38w↑3

ugh i cant stop listening everthing about this song is just perfect

@guypointingabananatohishea3092

1y↑3

I was bullied when I was in sencodary school, this song helped me a lot. Thank you Paramore.

@IDontKnow-pf6en

2y↑2

i woke up with this stuck in my head....it was awesome

@melodramaticdragon5826

7y↑748

Let's take a moment to appreciate 1.) 2009 special effects and 2.) back when Hayley was blonde.

@Thecookiecutie

7y↑39

Teddi Darling she dyed her hair blonde now

@rachs96_81

7y↑1

Teddi Darling i was forget about her hair colors for the first time I knew paramore 😫

@MiguelAngel-ex4ns

7y↑6

Her hair is dyed color blonde now

@kookjitearsgoldenmaknae7539

7y↑2

To be specific platinum blonde

@zakiyaasuncion4768

7y↑33

she's blonde now.

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@gxbrxxl9626

1y↑9

EXTREMELY nostalgic, GOD DAMN.

@thiagoreis9394

1y↑1

Very nostalgic, friend

@Ch.ul512

2y↑60

It's an odd feeling to come back to a nostalgic song and actually listening to the lyrics only to find out that they sort of resonate with you.. I always just remembered this song for it's melody, as my older sister would play this quite often when i was about 10 years old, so naturally as kids do i didn't really pay much attention or even really understand what the song was saying, i just knew that it had a neat melody and that it's music video was something yanked out of a dream.

Do not usually add to my older comments in such ways, however i really just wanted to say that even a year later this song is still very much in my heart for those bygone times, i cannot express how much this song means to me.

@aspenx-qc3rm

2y↑1

omg same my older sister played this for me! i just rediscovered it today after 10+ years 💖

@Ch.ul512

2y↑1

@aspen x1118 Dude i love that feeling so much, it's like those rare dreams you get at times of early childhood n' such, just overall warm and cozy. Hope that you are able to find more songs that bring back this nostalgic happiness for you as well, cause it sure is something.

@aspenx-qc3rm

2y↑1

@Oso wow you described it perfectly. that’s really nice of you- i hope you find more songs too 💞

@Ch.ul512

@aspen x1118 Hey of course of course, i know we're only strangers to each other but it's something i think that everyone should be able to experience, n' who knows, perhaps it could give you clues for things in the now. 🧡 And i Hope so too, considering how the last few years of my life have went, i want to see if there's some notes i can take from those times, whether they be from myself or others.

@aspenx-qc3rm

@Oso clues for things in the now... for real that's what happened the last time i found a long lost childhood song (move along by all american rejects <3) i appreciate the thoughtful comments btw- being nice to people on the internet unfortunately isn't that popular in this generation 💀.

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@jozayzay9079

2y↑5

I remember watching this video on MTV. Every morning I would wake up extra early just to watch the Bad Romance video because it was poppin at the time. Anyway, this was one of the videos that would come on. I was always fascinated with Brick by boring brick. The way the video ended with her burying the child and it’s doll was so freaking cool to me. I had no idea what it meant at the time. I had no prior knowledge of Paramore back then. Now they are one of my favorite bands. ❤️

@erinw.9256

2y↑3

I remember just losing it when the kid fell in the hole. I thought it was hilarious. And then I grew up and actually listened to the lyrics and look back and wow I was a weird kid.

@jozayzay9079

2y↑2

@Erin W. not gonna lie I probably laughed a little too xD

@demonashura1828

2y↑2

Coming back again and again I miss this kind of music today.

@robertm7758

1y↑2

The para pa para pa para at 3:55 always hits

@harryr5094

8y↑11.3K

The paramore phase... Think everyone has that.

@jaylenstewart4462

8y↑207

Yeah, i just had it a little too late :(

@harryr5094

8y↑80

+Jaylen Stewart I had mine like 2009-2011/12 so I guess I was pretty late too :')

@jaylenstewart4462

8y↑73

+Harry R Smh, lowkey makes me sad that i started to experience their music so late :_(

@harryr5094

8y↑76

+Jaylen Stewart nah their music is always gonna be there 😄

@siren2149

8y↑238

i honestly dont think its a phase xD

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@doggy4070

2y↑15

I love this song. Understanding the meaning is so powerful to me because I can relate to it.

@KIRBA30

2y↑4

There is a movie that always come to life in my head when I hear this song. And the movie's name is "Bridge to Therapbythia"

@RandomUser-ms6gf

1y↑67

Listened to it when I was around 9/10. Now I'm 22, turning 23 this year. Still one of my favorite songs

@studiomikle8400

48w

Same

@bintangfaurrra

46w

bro you're 2001ers?

@studiomikle8400

46w

@bintang faurrra actually 2000 but ya

@owenmcdonald5806

45w↑1

@Studio Mikle 2000 gang lfg

@CapnBlaze-zx5xi

42w↑2

I remember hearing it when I was around 4/5 in 2009 and 2010. I always liked Paramore as a kid, but now I love Paramore even more now!

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@baileyh5569

2y↑1

my friend christina showed me this as a 9 yr old and i never looked at music the same ever since. thank you christina

@DDomingues

14w↑1

the drums in this music is out of this world

@sittingpretty1052

13w

Drummer here. I agree.

@girlinthegalaxy

4y↑2.2K

YOU BUILD A WORLD OF MAGIC,
CUZ YOUR REAL LIFE IS TRAGIC
~Powerful

@brioche8123

4y↑34

girlinthegalaxy the part used to speak to me the most when I was younger because it was so accurate. It still hits me right in the feels now.

@lauranavaherrera8357

4y↑4

Sabes que no

@lllowelll

4y↑9

You and the likers of your comment are certainly 14 year old white girls.

@prisonmike1139

4y↑12

Extra Rice nah definitely not

@Casser89

Sometimes we do that :(

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@FStandsForFun

34w↑3

That band is a diamond in music.

@lizzybethnj617

1y↑8

Hearing Hayley sing this live was truly amazing

@rory_c_19

1y↑1

I’m seeing them live in April, praying they perform this!

@AgathaSandra

1y↑8

omg i almost forgot how i loved this songs back then :")

@Kat-cm2zd

30w↑1

I was about 13 when I heard this song and the music video scared me so much that I wouldn't look at it
Rewatching this at 25 is so different now that I understand the meaning of this song

@dicaeromod

35w↑1

Was just sitting here listening to Decode and this hit me next. Had to revisit the video and shed a couple tears 🥹🫶🏾 I love Paramore, man

@sukiiva3334

7y↑959

2:35 scared the fuck out of me as a child and it still does to this day.

@Samia-2003

7y↑14

Smol Suga lmaoo

@uberclout544

7y↑15

Smol Suga I'm dead 😂

@dulvce3763

7y↑8

Smol Suga MIN SUGA GENIUS JJANG JJANG MAN BOONG BOONG

@sukiiva3334

7y↑5

Maria Hidalgo YEAHHHH

@wnejnuhgno1097

agreed lol

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@johnbraga9469

2y↑19

Meu Deus minha adolescência toda, Que nostalgia 🥺❤

@deleted_user555

2y↑6

Damn good ol days when paramore peaked.
Not that i hate when they turned pure pop, its just the old punk rock really hits better

@Ben_419

47w↑3

This whole album is a masterpiece

@KeepOnWithTheForce

22w↑1

I haven't heard this song in like 12 years. I can't describe the blast of 2010 nostalgia that just hit me when I saw this video in an old Much Music countdown

@mylleroliveira4369

2y↑13

Saudades MTV
saudades da adolescência
Saudades de a única preocupação era ver qual clipe a marimoon iria falar que estava em primeira colocação do dia....
Enfim galera, passa rápido viu

@joelbautista5309

4y↑2.3K

As long as she holds the Microphone, we're still into you Hayley. I love PARAMORE :)

@whocares4932

4y↑26

I see what you did there lol 👍

@mortiferet123

4y↑24

And baby even on our worst nights

@karendecruz8846

4y↑1

Who Cares the y jajajaja

@beecel5839

4y↑4

So bad they seperated

@shhhshhh9419

@Bee Cel ahem separated part-time eh? 🥰

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@oliviahu77

2y↑1

I remember headbanging to this when I was 9. Keep coming back to it.

@williameldridge2798

42w↑2

this gem is still going in 2023

@georginasky5896

42w↑3

When i was a kid don't understand that song, right now when i'm an adult the history change

@marctyrell9764

35w↑1

All you have to say is "CLASSIC"

@soyrebelde2004

1y↑6

I LOVE YOU PARMORE

@michaeledwards6890

8y↑3.4K

7 fucking years ago, time needs to chill

@jhenechan655

8y↑21

Honestly

@jackxzd6924

8y↑1

Michael Edwards yeah

@taylormorgan2312

8y↑17

my god yes man, it feels just like yesterday

@drewjohnson9459

7y↑2

Michael Edwards yo deadass!

@MyChemicallyRomance

7y↑9

Michael Edwards i remember when this song came out 😂

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@Anishah17

25w↑4

Forever love this song

@linnyxmaria

12w

I miss these songs so much!! We need new more bands like these <3

@benedictconcepcion2883

1y↑2

Go get you shovel
And we go to home depot
To bury the castle
Bury the castleeeee...

Parapappara
I love it!
😂

@jessicap8583

34w↑2

Heard this song for the 1st time last, super fun. Fit my life at the time, loved their older stuff too

@joeblazey048

the bridge takes this song to a whole other level

@KatieKuma

9y↑356

Blonde Hayley is hrrrng <3

@jimgorycki4013

9y↑4

Yes
Hayley as a blonde is a great, lovely look ;p

@KatieKuma

9y↑15

Jim Gorycki she pulls off any hair colour tbh! But the blonde, omg..

@KatieKuma

9y↑14

Kennadi Allen I can imagine going from vibrant to a more natural hair colour will make you feel that way!

@create7943

+1schorch YES! I agree!

@bepsera4756

+KatieKuma omg yesss

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@shenge5347

51w↑4

This is a beautiful song and I have loved it ever since I first heard it!

@troylund4534

2y↑19

This song was badass back then, and it’s still badass now. I miss Jeremy on the bass, I loved his style of playing and his bass lines. But Joey isn’t bad himself, he’s definitely kickin’ ass.

@HOOLIGANSSSSss

1y↑3

I remember the first day this came out when I was 11 not realizing how much I related to these lyrics until now

@ccf3384

2y↑14

2022 and still listening 🔥 they’re all masterpieces

@matthewlloyd5420

30w↑1

Dude parmore is the coolest thing ever

@westmezzanine4321

3y↑1.7K

“Make sure to build your heart brick by boring brick or the wolf’s gonna blow it down”

Still one of my all time favorite stand-alone lyrics I’ve ever heard. Apt reference and its meaning itself is consistent with the whole song; find yourself and be able to be emotionally strong willed and resilient or you’re going to get blown over by the curveballs life throws your way. I’ve always liked the candidness of this song, that lyric in particular

@westmezzanine4321

@buzzcut season No u

@willb3486

I bet ya love smelling your own farts too don't ya

@gricklegrass9769

2y↑19

I've probably heard this song 50 times and I never actually heard the reference to the wolf until looking up the lyrics; always thought she was saying "world". Basically the same message, but a valuable nuance to pick up on. Far more specific. Thank you for highlighting this.

@kaleighzavala3450

2y↑4

I love the profile pic :))

@bernardparangan9803

2y↑32

The meaning of the song doesn't just ended up with making yourself strong emotionally by building your heart brick by boring brick. It also tells you that if your going to build a wall around you don't forget to put windows and a door to not loose sight of what reality is. Most people believe that having a strong will is enough to protect themselves. They will not believe in any truth other than the truth they created inside that brick walls of theirs. Try listening to the bridge of the song " if it's not true you can't hold it in your hand...... " the lyrics emphasize that be strong but don't loose sight of what reality truly is. Also, if watch the MV the princess runaway from that castle. She is aware that isolating herself is wrong. But, the more she stayed inside the castle the reality becomes more scary. She becomes anxious about it and run then finally she fell in a deep pit of despair

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@simplyselina

2y↑3

I was 14 when this came out, in my bestie Angie’s room. We loved the MV, we were so young. No she’s a mom to a 10 year old and I’m in my first apartment with my boyfriend. Life moves slowly but we remember it quickly.

@StonedTotheBones0000

39w

This explains my childhood and tbh oftenly my current adulthood as well. Trauma and depression which manifests a coping mechanism of distancing yourself from your reality.