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".
In 2023, Paramore released their 6th studio album "This Is Why". This is the first album in the band's history with no lineup changes.
ain’t it fun
paramore Lyrics
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Lettin' you down easy but just give it time
If it don't hurt now, but just wait, just wait a while
You're not the big fish in the pond no more
You are what they're feedin' on
So what are you gonna do
When the world don't orbit around you?So what are you gonna do
When the world don't orbit around you?
Ain't it fun
Livin' in the real world?
Ain't it good
Bein' all alone?
Where you're from
You might be the one who's runnin' things
Well, you can ring anybody's bell and get what you want
See, it's easy to ignore trouble
When you're livin' in a bubble
So what are you gonna do
When the world don't orbit around you?
So what are you gonna do
When nobody wants to fool with you?
Ain't it fun
Livin' in the real world?
Ain't it good
Bein' all alone?
Ain't it good to be on your own?
Ain't it fun you can't count on no one?
Ain't it good to be on your own?Ain't it fun you can't count on no one?
Ain't it fun
Livin' in the real world?
Don't go cryin' to your mama
'Cause you're on your own in the real world
Don't go cryin' to your mama
'Cause you're on your own in the real world
Don't go cryin' to your mama
'Cause you're on your own in the real world
Don't go cryin' to your mama
'Cause you're on your own in the real world
Ain't it fun? Ain't it fun?
Baby, now you're one of us
Ain't it fun? Ain't it fun?
Ain't it fun?
Ain't it fun
Livin' in the real world?
Ain't it good, ain't it good
Bein' all alone?
Ain't it fun
Livin' in the real world?
('Cause the world don't orbit around you)
Ain't it good, ain't it good
Bein' all alone?
Don't go cryin' to your mama (now to your mama)
'Cause you're on your own in the real world (don't go cryin')
Don't go cryin' to your mama (to your mama)
'Cause you're on your own (hey) in the real world (world)
Don't go cryin' to your mama
'Cause you're on your own, this is the real world
Don't go cryin' to your mama (don't go cryin')
'Cause you're on your own in the real world (this is the real world)
Don't go cryin' (this is the real world) to your mama (don't go cryin')
'Cause you're on your own in the real world
Don't go cryin' (don't you cry) to your mama (to your mama)
'Cause you're on your own ('cause you're on your own) in the real world
Don't go cryin' (don't you go, don't you go cryin')
Don't go cryin' (you're on your own)
Don't go cryin' (don't go, don't go cryin' to your mama)
Don't go cryin' (don't you cry)
Paramore's "Ain't it Fun" is an empowering song that challenges the listener to come to grips with the harsh realities of life. The lyrics express a message that challenges an arrogant and self-centered individual, who has lost their status or power, to deal with the new reality of being nobody’s favorite or being unable to control everyone and everything. The song urges the individual to be self-sufficient and not to rely on their parents or others to come to their rescue when they experience adversity. The songwriters use the chorus, "Ain't it fun living in the real world" as a way of saying that life can be challenging and unpleasant, but it is still a good thing that should be embraced.
The first verse of the song speaks to the fall from grace experienced by an individual who was once the big fish in the pond but has since lost their lofty status. This person is accustomed to being the center of attention and receiving adulation from people around them. The songwriter admonishes this individual to accept that they are no longer the biggest deal around and that others have taken their place. The second verse addresses the issue of living in a bubble, ignorant of troubles that other people are facing. The message here is that it is easy to ignore problems when one is removed from the harsh realities of the world.
Overall, the song's message is to embrace life's challenges and to be self-sufficient, not afraid to embrace your independence in a world where no one owes you anything.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't mind
I'm okay with something
Lettin' you down easy but just give it time
I'll be gentle with you, but it might take a while
If it don't hurt now, but just wait, just wait a while
Even if it doesn't hurt now, it will eventually
You're not the big fish in the pond no more
You're no longer the most important person
You are what they're feedin' on
Others are taking advantage of you
So what are you gonna do
When the world don't orbit around you?
What will you do when you realize you're not the center of attention?
So what are you gonna do
When nobody wants to fool with you?
What will you do when no one wants to be around you?
Ain't it fun
Livin' in the real world?
Isn't it interesting to experience the world as it truly is?
Ain't it good
Bein' all alone?
Isn't it nice to be independent?
Where you're from
You might be the one who's runnin' things
In your hometown, you might be important
Well, you can ring anybody's bell and get what you want
See, it's easy to ignore trouble
When you're livin' in a bubble
You can get what you want and ignore problems when you're in a comfortable position of power
Don't go cryin' to your mama
'Cause you're on your own in the real world
Don't complain to your family because you have to deal with life by yourself
Ain't it fun? Ain't it fun?
Baby, now you're one of us
Ain't it fun? Ain't it fun?
Ain't it fun?
Welcome to the real world, where things aren't always easy or fun
('Cause the world don't orbit around you)
Ain't it good, ain't it good
Bein' all alone?
It's nice to be independent and not have to rely on others to fulfill your needs
Don't go cryin' (this is the real world) to your mama (don't go cryin')
'Cause you're on your own in the real world
You have to learn to handle things on your own in the world
Don't go cryin' (don't you cry) to your mama (to your mama)
'Cause you're on your own ('cause you're on your own) in the real world
Stop being dependent on your family, because you're on your own now
Don't go cryin' (don't go, don't go cryin' to your mama)
Don't go cryin' (don't you cry)
Stop complaining and learn to handle things on your own
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Hayley Nichole Williams, Taylor Benjamin York
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@arcticedge2022
Do they still hold any of these records?
Edit: THEY DO! They still hold:
Most balloons popped by two people during a one-minute radio interview.
Most World Records set in a music video.
Fastest time for 3 people to smash 30 clocks with guitars.
Most feathers caught in 30 seconds.
Most Vinyl records broken by 3 people in 1 minute.
@flipandtwist2944
I love how sarcastic this song is. Like it’s so uptempo and sounds like a nice happy song about growing up and wanting to be an adult. Until you actually grow up and realize that this song is actually talking about how much reality hits hard and the world is such a hard place to handle and you wish you were a kid again... sigh
@amara9134
did i seriously have to tear up reading this
@amellie8389
Hi 🙋♀️
@rafael607
funny... i've loved this song for years and years... never once considered it from that perspective. took it genuinely tbh
@rafael607
and yes i'm an adult lol chronologically two adults haha
@rafael607
i love the alternate take tho. or am i the alternate take? i have to rethink my life
@Mr.Pallanza
“Ain’t it fun, living in the real world?”
Me, stuck working from home, middle of the year 2020: "...Yeah, could be worse."
@itts.riiiah
Yeah
@nadiacalembe1546
So true!
@diamondsyt4703
Ewww?m2em2wme