Feeling Sorry
Paramore Lyrics


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We still live in the same town, well, don't we?
But I don't see you around anymore
I go to all the same places, not even a trace of you
Your days are numbered at twenty four
And as I'm getting bored waiting 'round for you
We're not getting any younger, and I
Won't look back 'cause there's no use
It's time to move forward

I feel no sympathy
You live inside a cave
You barely get by, the rest of us are trying
There's no need to apologize
I've got no time for feeling sorry

Well, I tried not to think of what might happen
When your reality, it finally cuts through
Well, as for me, I got out and I'm on the road
The worst part is that this (this), this could be you
You know it too, you can't run from your shame
You're not getting any younger, time
Keeps passing by, but you waited awake
It's time to roll over

I feel no sympathy
You live inside a cave
You barely get by, the rest of us are trying
There's no need to apologize
I've got no time for feeling sorry

And all the best lies
They are told with fingers tied
So cross them tight
Won't you promise me tonight
If it's the last thing you do, you'll get out

I feel no sympathy
You live inside a cave
You barely get by the rest of us are trying
There's no need to apologize
I've got no time, I've got no time

I feel no sympathy
You live inside a cave
You barely get by the rest of us are trying
There's no need to apologize
Got no time





I've got no time for feeling sorry
I've got no time for feeling sorry

Overall Meaning

In the lyrics to "Feeling Sorry," Paramore lead singer Hayley Williams speaks to an individual who has, according to the chorus, "barely get[s] by, the rest of us are trying." The verses paint a picture of a stagnant relationship between the two, with Williams lamenting that she still lives in the same town as this person but never sees them around anymore. She emphasizes the importance of not dwelling on the past and instead moving forward, especially because "We're not getting any younger." The chorus drives home the message that Williams has no sympathy for this person's situation and that they need to take responsibility for their own actions and predicament.


The second verse highlights the other person's sense of shame and the fact that they have not been able to move out of their current situation. Williams urges them to make a change and not waste any more time, even though she has no obligation to feel sorry for them. The bridge shifts from addressing this person directly to making more general statements about lies and promises, ultimately reiterating that it's time for this person to leave their cave at last.


Overall, the song is a call to action and an affirmation of individual responsibility. Williams' strong vocals and the pulsing instrumentation create a sense of urgency and determination that complements the lyrics' messages.


Line by Line Meaning

We still live in the same town, well, don't we?
Even though we still live in the same place, I haven't seen you around.


But I don't see you around anymore
I used to see you around, but I haven't lately.


I go to all the same places, not even a trace of you
I frequent all of our usual spots, but I haven't seen you there recently.


Your days are numbered at twenty four
You're not getting any younger, time is running out.


And as I'm getting bored waiting 'round for you
I'm tired of waiting for you to show up.


We're not getting any younger, and I
We're both getting older and time is passing by.


Won't look back 'cause there's no use
I won't dwell on the past, it won't change anything.


It's time to move forward
It's time to focus on the future and move on.


I feel no sympathy
I don't feel sorry for you.


You live inside a cave
You hide away from the world.


You barely get by, the rest of us are trying
You struggle to survive, while the rest of us are doing our best.


There's no need to apologize
You don't need to say sorry.


I've got no time for feeling sorry
I don't have time to feel sorry for you.


Well, I tried not to think of what might happen
I avoided thinking about the possible negative outcomes.


When your reality, it finally cuts through
When you're faced with the harsh truth of your situation.


Well, as for me, I got out and I'm on the road
I left and am now on my own journey.


The worst part is that this (this), this could be you
The sad truth is that you could be in this same situation.


You know it too, you can't run from your shame
You're aware of your circumstances and can't hide from them.


Time keeps passing by, but you waited awake
Time is moving on, but you continue to stay awake and worry.


It's time to roll over
It's time to relax and stop worrying about things you can't control.


And all the best lies
The most convincing lies.


They are told with fingers tied
They are told with a sense of guilt or obligation.


So cross them tight
Make sure to hold onto that guilt tightly.


Won't you promise me tonight
Can you make a promise to me right now?


If it's the last thing you do, you'll get out
Promise me that you'll leave your current situation, no matter what.


Got no time
I don't have time for this.


I've got no time for feeling sorry
I'm too busy to feel sorry for you.




Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Hayley Nichole Williams, Joshua Neil Farro, Taylor Benjamin York

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

stxries unfold

If you are feeling reckless and youthful - listen to All We Know Is Falling

If you feel angry - Listen to riot!

If you are upset - Listen to Brand New Eyes

If you feel happy and accepting - Listen to self titled

💕



Victoria Rodrigues

We still live in the same town, well, don't we?
But I don't see you around anymore
I go to all the same places, not even a trace of you
Your days are numbered at twenty-four

And I'm getting bored waiting around for you
We're not getting any younger and I
Won't look back, 'cause there's no use
It's time to move forward

I feel no sympathy, you live inside a cave
You barely get by the rest of us are trying
There's no need to apologize
I've got no time for feeling sorry

But I try not to think of what might happen
When your reality it, finally cuts through
Well, as for me, I got out and I'm on the road
And the worst part is that this (this), this could be you

And you know it too, you can't run from your shame
You're not getting any younger and time
Keeps passing by, but you wave it away
It's time to roll over

I feel no sympathy, you live inside a cave
You barely get by the rest of us are trying
There's no need to apologize
I've got no time for feeling sorry

And all the best lies
They are told with fingers tied
So cross them tight, won't you promise me tonight?
If it's the last thing you do, you'll get out

I feel no sympathy, you live inside a cave
You barely get by the rest of us are trying
There's no need to apologize
I've got no time, got no time

I feel no sympathy, you live inside a cave
You barely get by the rest of us are trying
There's no need to apologize
Got no time

I've got no time for feeling sorry
I've got no time for feeling sorry



Alessia Travisano

We still live in the same town, well, don't we?
But I don't see you around anymore.
I go to all the same places, not even a trace of you.
Your days are numbered at twenty four.
And as I'm getting bored waiting 'round for you,
We're not getting any younger, and I
Won't look back 'cause there's no use
It's time to move forward!
I feel no sympathy,
You live inside a cave!
You barely get by, the rest of us are trying,
There's no need to apologize,
I've got no time for feeling sorry!
Well I tried not to think of what might happen,
When your reality, it finally cuts through.
Well, as for me, I got out and I'm on the road.
The worst part is that this (this), this could be you.
You know it too, you can't run from your shame!
You're not getting any younger, time,
Keeps passing by, but you waited awake.
It's time to roll over!
I feel no sympathy,
You live inside a cave!
You barely get by, the rest of us are trying,
There's no need to apologize,
I've got no time for feeling sorry!
And all the best lies,
They are told with fingers tied!
So cross them tight,
Won't you promise me tonight
If it's the last thing you do, you'll get out
I feel no sympathy,
You live inside a cave.
You barely get by the rest of us,
You're trying, there's no need to apologize,
I've got no time, I've got no time!
I feel no sympathy,
You live inside a cave!
You barely get by the rest of us,
You're trying, there's no need to apologize,
Got no time!
I've got no time for feeling sorry!
I've got no time for feeling sorry!



All comments from YouTube:

stxries unfold

If you are feeling reckless and youthful - listen to All We Know Is Falling

If you feel angry - Listen to riot!

If you are upset - Listen to Brand New Eyes

If you feel happy and accepting - Listen to self titled

💕

stxries unfold

+jose charron thank you 😊😊

Youtube User

so so soooo true!!

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what about singles club?

Azul Montserrat

No wonder brand new eyes is the album whose songs I most listen to.

Lemon Juice

If you feel overly happy in a cringey way, listen to self titled

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phantom

When I fist listened to this I honestly got kinda angry. How could someone who was in the same place as the person that this song is referring to, be so insensitive towards them? But as time got by, I finally understood. You can't excuse treating someone like shit because of your problems, or your disorders, or whatever. And it gets to a point that abandoning yourself hurts others, and it starts being an act of selfishness not to even try to take the helping hand that that person is desperately lending to you. It's not about telling a depressed person to "get over themselves", it's actually saying "I was exactly where you are, but I got out, even though it was immensely difficult to do so, just because I *tried*. I didn't give up on myself, I didn't give up on this relationship. Not like you did, which ended up hurting me deeply. So that's why I don't feel sorry for you."
At least that's what this song means to me.

Francis Ricard

I don't think the person doesn't feel sorry for the other. I think it's more like: I've been there, you don't need to apologize.

Joel Bautista

@Francis Ricard Indeed my bro.

Sarcastic Livia

I get it 😊 we all got our own stuff and ways of interpreting songs. Regardless of meaning its a great song to scream sing about injustice or wanting better for u 😊👍

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