Paramore, as a quartet, released their debut studio album, All We Know Is Falling, in 2005. The band rose to prominence in 2007 after the release of the hit single Misery Business from their second studio album Riot!. Crushcrushcrush and That's What You Get were released as the following singles experiencing commercial success. The band was nominated for "Best New Artist" at the 2008 Grammy Awards. The band announced the official line-up addition of Taylor York in June 2009 prior to the release of Brand New Eyes due later the same year. Josh Farro (guitar) and his brother Zac Farro left the band the following year, resulting in Paramore to continue as a trio.
From 2013 to 2014, Paramore released several singles from the self-titled album, including the singles Still Into You and Ain't It Fun. The latter became the band's highest-peaking single as well as their first Top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and earned the band their first Grammy award for "Best Rock Song" the following year. At the end of 2015, it was reported Jeremy Davis (bass guitar) left the band.
In 2017, Zac Farro officially rejoined the band, prior to the release of their fifth studio album, "After Laughter".
Last Hope
Paramore Lyrics
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I thought I would be happy by now
The more I try to push it I realize gonna let go of control
Gotta let it happen, gotta let it happen
Gotta let it happen, just let it happen
It's just a spark but it's enough to keep me going
Every night I try my best to dream tomorrow makes it better
And wake up to the cold reality and not a thing is changed
But it would be happen, gotta let it happen
Gotta let it happen, gotta let it happen
It's just a spark but it's enough to keep me going
And when it's dark out and no one's around it keeps glowing
It's just a spark but it's enough to keep me going
And when it's dark out and no one's around it keeps glowing
And the salt in my wounds isn't burning anymore than it used to
It's not that I don't feel the pain it's just I'm not afraid of hurting anymore
And the blood of these veins isn't pumping any less than it ever has
And that's the hope I have the only thing I know that's keeping me alive
Alive
Gotta let it happen, gotta let it happen
Gotta let it happen, gotta let it happen
Gotta let it happen, gotta let it happen
Gotta let it happen, gotta let it happen
It's just a spark but it's enough to keep me going
And when it's dark out and no one's around it keeps glowing
It's just a spark but it's enough to keep me going
And when it's dark out and no one's around it keeps glowing
The song "Last Hope" by Paramore speaks about the artist's battle with depression and the struggle to find hope and purpose in life. The opening line, "I don't even know myself at all," sets the tone for the song's introspective and personal lyrics. The artist expresses that despite their efforts to find happiness and control in their life, they have come to the realization that they must let go of that control and allow life to happen as it will. The repetition of the phrase "Gonna let it happen, just let it happen" emphasizes the importance of accepting what life brings, no matter how difficult it may be.
The chorus of the song speaks about a small spark of hope that keeps the artist going through tough times. This spark is enough to keep them going even in the darkest of times, providing a glimmer of light in an otherwise bleak situation. The second verse highlights the struggle of trying to keep hope alive even in the face of disappointment and challenges. Despite the difficulty of persevering, the artist remains determined to let things happen and hold on to that tiny spark of hope.
In the final verse, the artist speaks about their newfound strength and resilience. The pain they once felt no longer burns as strongly, and they are no longer afraid of being hurt. The hope that keeps them alive is the knowledge that their blood still pumps just as strongly as ever before. The repetition of the phrase "Gonna let it happen" reinforces the idea that the artist has come to a place of acceptance and is ready to face whatever life may bring.
Overall, "Last Hope" is a powerful and personal song about battling depression and holding onto hope in difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't even know myself at all
I am lost and confused about who I am as a person
I thought I would be happy but now
I had high expectations of happiness, but they haven't been met
The more I try to push it I realize gonna let go of control
I have been trying hard to control my life, but now I understand that I need to let go and allow things to happen
Gonna let it happen, gonna let it happen,
I am willing to surrender to whatever life has in store for me
It's just a spark but it's enough to keep me going
Even the smallest bit of hope is enough to keep me motivated
And when it's dark out and no one's around it keeps glowing
That hope becomes even more powerful during my darkest moments
Every night I try my best to dream tomorrow makes it better
I fantasize about a brighter future every night
And wake up to the cold reality and not a thing is changed
But when I wake up, I realize that nothing has actually changed
But it would be happen, gonna let it happen
Regardless, I have faith that things will work out the way they are meant to
And the salt in my wounds isn't burning anymore than it used to
Although I still feel pain, it doesn't hurt me as deeply as it once did
It's not that I don't feel the pain it's just I'm not afraid of hurting anymore
I have built up a tolerance to pain and am no longer afraid to experience it
And the blood of these veins isn't pumping any less than it ever has
My heartbeat and will to live is still strong
And that's the hope I have the only thing I know that's keeping me alive
This hope is what keeps me going and gives me a reason to live
Gonna let it happen, gonna let it happen
I will continue to let go and allow life to unfold naturally
Gonna let it happen, gonna let it happen
I have chosen to release control and put my trust in fate
Gonna let it happen, gonna let it happen
I am confident in my decision to let things happen organically
Gonna let it happen, gonna let it happen
I am determined to stay out of my own way and let life run its course
It's just a spark but it's enough to keep me going
Though small, the spark of hope inside me is enough to motivate me
And when it's dark out and no one's around it keeps glowing
Even in total darkness and isolation, that hope still shines within me
It's just a spark but it's enough to keep me going
The hope I have might be small, but it's strong enough to keep me moving forward
And when it's dark out and no one's around it keeps glowing
Even in the darkest times, that hope still burns bright inside me
Lyrics Ā© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Hayley Williams, Taylor York
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@notyourbestie
Last Hope Lyrics
I don't even know myself at all
I thought I would be happy but now
The more I try to push it I realize gonna let go of control
Gonna let it happen, gonna let it happen,
Gonna let it happen, just let it happen
It's just a spark but it's enough to keep me going
And when it's dark out and no one's around it keeps glowing
Every night I try my best to dream tomorrow makes it better
And wake up to the cold reality and not a thing is changed
But it would be happen, gonna let it happen
Gonna let it happen, gonna let it happen
It's just a spark but it's enough to keep me going
And when it's dark out and no one's around it keeps glowing
It's just a spark but it's enough to keep me going
And when it's dark out and no one's around it keeps glowing
And the salt in my wounds isn't burning anymore than it used to
It's not that I don't feel the pain it's just I'm not afraid of hurting anymore
And the blood of these veins isn't pumping any less than it ever has
And that's the hope I have the only thing I know that's keeping me alive
Alive
Gonna let it happen, gonna let it happen
Gonna let it happen, gonna let it happen
Gonna let it happen, gonna let it happen
Gonna let it happen, gonna let it happen
It's just a spark but it's enough to keep me going
And when it's dark out and no one's around it keeps glowing
It's just a spark but it's enough to keep me going
And when it's dark out and no one's around it keeps glowing
@KayoQueiroz
This song is so weird to me, at the same time she recorded this I went to live my dream to meet the UK, not knowing that it would be the most tragic part of my life, as soon as I got there my parents didn't want me back they canceled my tickets to fly back to Brazil, probably thinking that I would get rich or something, my money was over, I could not work since they don't accept anyone outside UK to work, I was in complete despair, I dyed my hair blue, I found some free music lessons to calm my self down, I washed so many dishes and worked so hard just to get humiliated and robbed, I left London and went to Brighton, had the most fun ever, got to a point where I did not minded sleeping at the streets, starvation became normal, praying the whole day not to drown myself into the ocean, I made the most unusual friends, God was everywhere, I knew who I was, I managed to contact people to get me back, putting some sense into my family, in 2015 I saw this, the lyrics, her hair, it was like a gift or maybe the best coincidence, my trip was hell but all about hope and finding myself, I sang this to a musician who was impressed, and somehow that experience ended a decade of depression, I want to live, wanna be an artist, still a long way but at least now I know my path, my point would be to never give up! Thank you for reading
edit February 2020: Hey guys, after this many bad things happened, I tried to fix my life but nothing worked, right now I've made a podcast it's currently on spotify I tell this whole UK story explicitly if you wanna know the details just search Millennial Reveries or click
https://open.spotify.com/show/1ajuNBYvw30xCf2ECXBuQV
it's also from anchor and soon it wil be available on ITunes and others
I made a shitty website just so you can catch with what I'm working https://www.kayoyuuki.weebly.com
thank you for caring, ty for being part of my life's biggest trauma, I never imagined someone would care about this and make it have likes, everything will be fine, @KayoYuukiSama love you!
@dge.
I just want to share my experience with this song, in hopes that someone who needs it comes across it:
I first heard this song when I was in university, failing a class. While waiting for my final grade to come out, I bawled my eyes out to this song. It was on loop for about three days because I didnāt know what else to do to keep me sane.
I passed the course.
In the in-betweens, I would find myself going back to this song whenever a big stressor came my way. It sounded like home ā it sounded like a second chance, like hope.
Now, Iām in medical school and Iāve been having really bad battles to deal with. I almost quit in my first year. This song saved me.
I havenāt been feeling okay mentally with everything thatās been going on recently. Iām listening to it now (coronavirus time) and the mere sound of the guitar reminded me that I went through so many things (and almost-failures) just to get to where I am now. Itās giving me so much strength to continue, no matter how bad itās looking for me.
This song really means so much to me and Iād like to thank Paramore for bringing it to life. I know my hardships wonāt end anytime soon, but itās great consolation to know that I have this song to run to when Iām in need of a good cry/release.
To anyone out there whoās reading this, keep going, and trust in your spark.
@kingfappy8246
Am I the only one who thinks this live version is better than the actual version?
@BrianAddison94
You're not the only one. This live version is breathtaking.
@jmgaston6684
king fappy Nope hahaha I thought the same
@emmamaisalma7899
Yeapp. Me too.
@edennicholson1055
you aren't alone, my friend
@bluvillage
Listening to this full volume, with headphones gives me goosebumps everytime
@JamesMilliron
The vocal control. The emotion. The crowd connection. She is truly a one-of-a-kind performer...
@clairevallador9353
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@deefitz2676
She is truly blessed.
@Un1234l
Not one of a kind. There are many like her. But she and they are among the elite few.