"That song is such a happy accident. I love that song! That’s something I was playing around with on my guitar right after Josh and Zach Farro had left the band. It was an old song. It was this old thing I kept picking on guitar over and over again. It wasn’t complete. It was a few lines. I showed it to Taylor four or five months later. If you look at the timeline, that was way before we started writing the album. It’s something that came up again. I saved it on my voice memos on my iPhone. I was going through all of these ideas we wanted to shape up for demos. We played around with it for a long time. Finally, I was at the studio one day with Jeremy, Taylor, and Justin Meldal-Johnson. Justin was like, “Jam on it right now! See if we can figure it out lyrically”. I kid you not; the thing we recorded that day just jamming out live in the living room of the studio with iPhone apps open with drums on them and little keyboards Jeremy was playing is what’s on the record. That ended up making it. The other half is the guys jamming at Sunset Sound in the live room. It’s a really special song. It’s super emotional for me."
Lyrically, the song reiterates one of the overarching themes of the album – looking ahead rather than dwelling on the past.
"It was important to the whole the record to be an ode to the future. I guess that song, long before we got ready to really write the record, shaped my thought process, where we were headed and where we needed to go. I was so tired of rehashing the past. We were doing so many interviews at the time about what was going on in the band and all of this black, negative stuff. I was just over it. So, it was a little song that got us through a lot."
Future
Paramore Lyrics
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That's how you had it, yeah
Pretty sure
It is, it's goes clapping a bit (so interesting that way)
Alright, here we go
Gonna go an octave down this time
I'm writing the future
We don't talk about the past
We don't talk about the past, now
So I'm writing the future
I'm leaving a key here
Something won't always be missing
It won't always feel emptier
Just think of the future
And think of your dreams
You'll get away from here
You'll get away eventually
So just think of your future
Think of a new life
Don't get lost in the memories
Keep your eyes on a new prize
The first verse of Paramore's song "Future" sets up the idea that the singer is looking ahead to their future and putting their hopes and dreams into words. The repetition of "I'm writing" emphasizes the importance of actively taking control of one's future and mapping it out. The line "We don't talk about the past" suggests that the singer is motivated to move on from past traumas or mistakes and focus on creating a better future.
In the second verse, the singer leaves behind a key, implying that they are leaving a part of themselves behind as they move forward. By acknowledging that "something won't always be missing," the singer recognizes that there has been a void or emptiness in their life, but they are confident that it will eventually be filled.
The chorus shifts to an encouragement to the listener to also think about their future and their dreams. The repetition of "think of" emphasizes the importance of visualizing and actively working towards achieving those goals. The line "don't get lost in the memories" serves as a reminder that dwelling on the past can be detrimental to moving forward.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm writing the future
I am creating my own destiny
I'm writing it out, loud.
I am boldly declaring my intentions
We don't talk about the past
We are not dwelling on what's already happened
We don't talk about the past, now
There is no need to bring up what's already been done
So I'm writing the future
I am taking control of my life and forging my own path
I'm leaving a key here
I am paving the way for others to follow in my footsteps
Something won't always be missing
A sense of purpose and fulfillment will come in due time
It won't always feel empty, here
This feeling of emptiness is only temporary
Just think of the future
Focus on what lies ahead
And think of your dreams
Let your aspirations guide your actions
You'll get away from here
You have the power to leave your current situation behind
You'll get away eventually
With persistence and effort, you will achieve your goals
So just think of your future
Visualize the life you want to live
Think of a new life
Imagine the endless possibilities that await you
Don't get lost in the memories
Don't allow past experiences to hold you back
Keep your eyes on a new prize
Stay focused on the future and the rewards it holds
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Hayley Nichole Williams, Taylor Benjamin York
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@hawkstrike18
Haha you nailed several stuff&feelings (life evaporates for real 😞), and objectively good musical taste :p
Like the guy who would insist on that I gotta go listen to Failure because this was inspired by such bands, I gotta be a bit annoying now and keep mentioning Thrice...
If you don't know that band, you'll be discovering some very interesting stuff soon.
Not everyone likes the same songs/albums by them because their style changes quite a bit each time, but there's been something good in every album of theirs afaik, and you can't lose with them, so far.
Sad songs, raw rocking sounds, downright pessimistic or deeply optimistic, atmospheric elements, biblical references (:s), realistic and objective angles, and so many others, all in one.
Amazing!
Yours with just 99€$£¥ ...oh wait, I'm not really selling anything.
But yh, do give them chances and you won't regret it :p
And... Do keep enjoying all good music.
@angelofretribution2161
I loved this whole album...I could really relate to everything...
Moved out on my own again,
I was the crazy girl for once..
Fast in my car ...with someone I can't talk to anymore because it just couldn't work out.
Found a new love.
Had lost hope for awhile with a few things, some real tough challenges...the kind we all get at some point in our lives.
<3 Paramore....what can I say? You guys really mean a lot to me. Your music has been there when no one else was.
And I do mean no one lol.
I can't wait to hear more from you.. <3 forever yours faithfully <3
@kiraisamess
One of their most underrated songs tbh
@Bia-qb1vw
so josh dun with you peace be with you my fren
@paulajeansantos8142
true (also, ||-//)
@raiden21913
Stay alive ||-//
@caitlinhatfield16
This one, hate to see your heart break, and misguided ghosts in my opinion.
@nomore.1598
Their most underrated song period
@emilyvalenciaa
This song is such a masterpiece. The lyrics, instrumentals, vocals...they just all fit. Easily one of Paramore's best.
@emonharris6897
This song is my favorite from the album. I don't think Paramore has ever said why they have a false ending but here's what I think. The lyrics talk about how they are looking to the future and moving on with their lives. This is song represents them as a band because when the music starts to fade, It's symbolic of how they were gonna give up and stop being a band, but THEN the music comes back in symbolic of how They're like we're not done yet. Then notice how the guitar riff changes, this symbolizes how They're different now (as in now being only three members, and this new sound) but then it crosses into the repetitive riff heard, and maybe symbolizing that they'll becoming like their old self again (musically). Which either way, I think this album is their best.
@RomanZolanski123
You fucking cRACKED IT!! OMG holy shit
@joeyquigley3794
They should have stopped being a band. The heart and creators of the band left in 2010 because they had lost control of where the band was heading in terms of style. The 2 other guys left were the "fillers" of the band. The bands sound was created by Josh and Zac Farro who were lead guitarist and drummer, you know, the important parts, not bassist and rhythm guitar which are the puppets left. Hayley and the other two should have renamed themselves but they, along with Atlantic Records, wanted to ride on the success of the Paramore name. The only other surviving original member is Jeremy Davis, the bassist, which almost didn't do the band because when they started Zac Farro was only 12 and his brother Josh was 15 while Jeremy was 17. After founding out how bad ass Zac was, even though Zac was very humble about it, Jeremy decided to stick with it. The 2 who were going to do the band no matter what, are no longer there. Their parts combined, were arguably more influential than Hayley's and you can't keep the band if only 1 of 3 parts stayed. Taylor York is only a replacement for Hunter Lamb who was a replacement for Jason Bynum. As a matter of fact, for a short time Josh played his part and Hunter Lambs part after Hunter left before bringing in Taylor York. I won't say the other 2 are shitty, they just aren't Paramore. They can't claim that the previous albums are their albums because all they did was ride on the wake of Hayley's/Josh's/Zacs success.