Looking Up
Paramore Lyrics


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Things are looking up, oh, finally
I thought I'd never see the day
When you smile at me
We always pull through, oh, when we try
I'm always wrong but you're never right
Oh, you're never right

Honestly, can you believe
We crossed the world while it's asleep?
I'd never trade it in, 'cause I've always wanted this
And it's not a dream anymore
No, it's not a dream anymore
It's worth fighting for

Could have given up so easily
I was a few cheap shots away from the end of me
Taken for granted, almost everything that I would have died for
Just yesterday
Just yesterday

Honestly, can you believe
We crossed the world while it's asleep?
I'd never trade it in, 'cause I've always wanted this
And, it's not a dream anymore
No, it's not a dream anymore
It's worth fighting for

God knows the world doesn't need another band, whoa, whoa
But what a waste it would've been, whoa, whoa
I can't believe we almost hung it up, whoa, whoa
We're just getting started, whoa, whoa

Honestly, can you believe
We crossed the world while it's asleep?
I'd never trade it in, 'cause I've always wanted this
And it's not a dream anymore
No, it's not a dream anymore
No, it's not a dream anymore
No, it's not a dream anymore
It's worth fighting for

I can't believe we almost hung it up whoa, whoa
We're just getting started, whoa, whoa
I can't believe we almost hung it up, whoa, whoa




We're just getting started
Yeah, we're just getting started

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Paramore's song Looking Up are all about hope and perseverance. The beginning of the song is about overcoming obstacles and finally seeing a positive outcome. The lines "Things are looking up, oh, finally/I thought I'd never see the day/When you smile at me" imply optimism and happiness. The singer then reflects on past hardship and acknowledges their role in their own downfall, saying "I'm always wrong but you're never right/Oh, you're never right." But despite these struggles, the singer and those close to them always manage to overcome them: "We always pull through, oh, when we try."


The second verse expands on this theme of perseverance and gratitude for overcoming obstacles. The singer recognizes how close they were to giving up, "I was a few cheap shots away from the end of me," but ultimately decided that their dreams and passion were worth fighting for. The line "God knows the world doesn't need another band, whoa, whoa/But what a waste it would've been, whoa, whoa" suggests that at times, the band may have felt like giving up or that their music wasn't necessary in a world already oversaturated with musicians, but that they ultimately decided to stick with it because it was worth it to them.


The chorus repeats the sentiment that the singer has always wanted this and that it's not just a dream anymore. The song ends on the lines "I can't believe we almost hung it up, whoa, whoa/We're just getting started, whoa, whoa," further reinforcing the idea of perseverance and the band's determination to keep going despite any setbacks they may face.


Overall, Looking Up is a hopeful and optimistic song about overcoming adversity and sticking to one's dreams and passions.


Line by Line Meaning

Things are looking up, oh, finally
There has been a positive turn of events, and things are starting to improve.


I thought I'd never see the day
The situation had seemed hopeless for so long that there was doubt that it would ever improve.


When you smile at me
The happiness and positivity of others is contagious and can contribute to one's own sense of wellbeing.


We always pull through, oh, when we try
Despite past struggles, as long as there is effort and determination, there is always hope for success or improvement.


I'm always wrong but you're never right
The dynamics of a relationship may involve one person being more frequently incorrect than the other, however, that does not diminish the importance of mutual understanding and support.


Honestly, can you believe
Expressing disbelief that the current situation has come to fruition, almost with a sense of wonder and amazement.


We crossed the world while it's asleep?
Despite potential obstacles and difficulties, a goal was achieved and progress was made when others were not actively striving towards the same objective.


I'd never trade it in, 'cause I've always wanted this
The accomplishment or goal achieved is of so much value that there is no amount of alternative success or comfort that would tempt the artist to give it up.


And it's not a dream anymore
The achievement of a long-standing goal or dream has become a reality.


It's worth fighting for
The journey and struggles to reach the desired outcome were difficult, but ultimately worth the effort and perseverance.


Could have given up so easily
The obstacles and challenges were so great that it would have been understandable to surrender or abandon the goal.


I was a few cheap shots away from the end of me
The artist was close to breaking point, and only a few small adversities would have caused them to give up.


Taken for granted, almost everything that I would have died for
Priorities and values were blurred or underappreciated, but the journey towards the goal and the success that followed illuminated what is truly important and meaningful.


Just yesterday
The realization or epiphany regarding the significance of the goal occurred recently and not long ago.


God knows the world doesn't need another band, whoa, whoa
Acknowledging that there is a saturation of musical groups and bands in the industry, potentially implying that there was doubt towards the band's success or validity as a creative pursuit.


But what a waste it would've been, whoa, whoa
Despite the saturation of the industry, failure to pursue or achieve the goal would have been a loss or missed opportunity.


We're just getting started, whoa, whoa
The accomplishment or goal achieved is only the beginning of what is yet to come and accomplish.


Yeah, we're just getting started
Re-emphasizing that there is much more to do and achieve, and that the previous achievement should be perceived as a stepping stone.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Hayley Nichole Williams, Joshua Neil Farro

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@hectorhernandezpineda5559

Things are looking up, oh finally!
I thought I'd never see the day
When you smile at me.
We always pull through, oh when we try,
I'm always wrong but you're never right.
Oh you're never right!

Honestly, can you believe
We crossed the world while it's asleep?
I'd never trade it in, 'cause I've always wanted this!
And it's not a dream anymore!
No. It's not a dream anymore!
It's worth fighting for.

Could have given up so easily
I was a few cheap shots away from the end of me
Taken for granted, almost everything that I would have died for
Just yesterday,
Just yesterday

Honestly, can you believe
We crossed the world while it's asleep?
I'd never trade it in, 'cause I've always wanted this!
It's not a dream anymore!
Oh. It's not a dream anymore!
It's worth fighting for.

God knows the world doesn't need another band, (whoa, whoa!)
But what a waste it would've been! (whoa, whoa!)
I can't believe we almost hung it up (whoa, whoa!)
We're just getting started (whoa, whoa!)

Honestly, can you believe
We crossed the world while it's asleep?
I'd never trade it in, 'cause I've always wanted this!
It's not a dream anymore!
Oh. It's not a dream anymore!
It's worth fighting for.

I can't believe we almost hung it up!(whoa whoa)
We're just getting started! (whoa whoa)
Whoa! Whoa! Whoa!



@JasonLSmallsJunior

[Verse 1]
Things are looking up, oh finally
I thought I'd never see the day
When you smile at me
We always pull through, oh, when we try
I'm always wrong but you're never right
Oh, you're never right!

[Chorus]
Honestly, can you believe
We crossed the world while it's asleep
I'd never trade it in, 'cause I've always wanted this
And it's not a dream anymore
No, it's not a dream anymore
It's worth fighting for

[Verse 2]
Could have given up so easily
I was a few cheap shots away from the end of me
Taken for granted, almost everything that I would have died for
Just yesterday
Just yesterday

[Chorus]
Honestly, can you believe
We crossed the world while it's asleep
I'd never trade it in, 'cause I've always wanted this
And it's not a dream anymore
No, it's not a dream anymore
It's worth fighting for


[Verse 3]
God knows the world doesn't need another band
Woah-oh-oh-oh, woah-oh-oh-oh
But what a waste it would've been
Woah-oh-oh-oh, woah-oh-oh-oh
I can't believe we almost hung it up
Woah-oh-oh-oh, woah-oh-oh-oh
We're just getting started
Woah-oh-oh-oh, woah-oh-oh-oh

[Chorus]
Honestly, can you believe
We crossed the world while it's asleep
I'd never trade it in, 'cause I've always wanted this
And it's not a dream anymore
No, it's not a dream anymore
No, it's not a dream anymore
No, it's not a dream anymore
It's worth fighting for

[Outro]
I can't believe we almost hung it up
Woah-oh-oh-oh, woah-oh-oh-oh
We're just getting started
Woah-oh-oh-oh, woah-oh-oh-oh
I can't believe we almost hung it up
Woah-oh-oh-oh, woah-oh-oh-oh
We're just getting started
Yeah, we're just getting started



All comments from YouTube:

@MurphyStudebaker

Does anybody else think about how incredible it would feel to say "It's not a dream anymore" about whatever you wanna do?

@emilypepe2615

Yes. I do all the time.

@shanic6337

Murphy Studebaker amazing

@guitarsrule2893

Murphy Studebaker Nope... unfortunately /:

@emilypepe2615

that would be awesome for me. I want to be a singer/songwriter and it be awesome to fulfill that dream. :)

@willermy8579

Definitely. <3

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@pipam1061

I get so much burst of energy whenever i listen to Paramore

@rahmarahi5200

Same here😌

@emmanouelafragaki7320

same

@TheLarissagabrielle

Me too! It's so good!

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