Complete List Of Paramore Songs From A to Z

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Paramore’s catalog traces one of modern rock’s most compelling transformations, from urgent pop-punk and emo anthems to expansive alternative rock, new wave, funk, synth-pop, and sharply rhythmic post-punk. This complete A-to-Z guide brings together the band’s six studio albums, EP tracks, soundtrack recordings, bonus songs, rarities, covers, and the previously unreleased “Sanity” demo.

Complete List Of Paramore Songs From A to Z

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Paramore, the trailblazing rock band from Franklin, Tennessee, emerged in the mid-2000s with youthful energy and a distinctive sound that would help shape a generation. Founded in 2004, the original lineup consisted of lead vocalist Hayley Williams, guitarist Josh Farro, drummer Zac Farro, bassist Jeremy Davis, and rhythm guitarist Jason Bynum. The band formed after Williams, a gifted teenager with a commanding voice, met the Farro brothers through mutual friends. Her early experiences singing in church and writing songs provided the backbone for Paramore’s initial efforts, and the group’s chemistry quickly attracted attention.

The band’s first album, All We Know Is Falling, was released in 2005 and introduced the emotionally direct sound heard on songs including “Pressure,” “Emergency,” “All We Know,” and “My Heart.” Although the album did not initially achieve massive commercial success, it built a loyal fan base and established Paramore as a rising force in the pop-punk scene. Its lyrics reflected alienation, abandonment, and emotional struggle, while the performances showcased Williams’ powerful vocals and the band’s energetic instrumentation.

Paramore broke through internationally with Riot! in 2007. Produced by David Bendeth, the album featured “Misery Business,” “That’s What You Get,” “crushcrushcrush,” “Hallelujah,” and “When It Rains.” Its infectious hooks and emotional urgency captured the spirit of the late-2000s alternative-rock scene and earned the band a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist. Taylor York became an official member during this period, adding a musician who would eventually become central to the band’s songwriting and production.

The 2009 release of Brand New Eyes presented a more mature and introspective Paramore. Songs including “Ignorance,” “The Only Exception,” “Brick by Boring Brick,” “Playing God,” and “All I Wanted” explored conflict, faith, relationships, and self-discovery. The album debuted at number two on the Billboard 200. Internal tensions, however, led to the departure of Josh and Zac Farro in 2010, beginning a turbulent transitional period.

Paramore continued with Williams, York, and Davis and released the self-titled Paramore in 2013. The album became the band’s first number-one release on the Billboard 200 and expanded its sound through pop, funk, gospel, new wave, and arena rock. “Still Into You” became a major crossover hit, while “Ain’t It Fun” earned Hayley Williams and Taylor York the Grammy Award for Best Rock Song.

After Jeremy Davis’ departure, Zac Farro returned to the group for After Laughter in 2017. Produced by Justin Meldal-Johnsen and Taylor York, the album paired bright, 1980s-inspired pop arrangements with lyrics addressing depression, anxiety, exhaustion, and resilience. “Hard Times,” “Rose-Colored Boy,” “Told You So,” “Fake Happy,” and “Caught in the Middle” demonstrated how completely Paramore could reinvent its sound without losing its emotional identity.

The current lineup of Williams, York, and Farro released This Is Why in 2023. Its tense post-punk rhythms and angular guitar work powered songs including the title track, “The News,” “Running Out of Time,” “You First,” “Figure 8,” and “Thick Skull.” At the 2024 Grammy Awards, Paramore won Best Rock Album for This Is Why and Best Alternative Music Performance for its title track. The victories made Paramore the first female-fronted band to win Best Rock Album.

Later in 2023, Re: This Is Why reimagined the album through collaborations with artists including Foals, the Linda Lindas, Remi Wolf, Romy, Julien Baker, and Bartees Strange. The project also introduced the previously unreleased “Sanity” demo. In 2024, Paramore recorded a version of Talking Heads’ “Burning Down the House” for Everyone’s Getting Involved: A Tribute to Talking Heads’ Stop Making Sense.

Paramore’s early catalog returned to attention in 2025 when All We Know Is Falling received a 20th-anniversary deluxe release and The Summer Tic EP, originally issued in 2006, became widely available on streaming services. The reissue brought renewed attention to early recordings including “Oh Star,” “This Circle,” and the band’s cover of Failure’s “Stuck on You.”

Outside of music, Paramore has supported LGBTQ+ rights, mental-health awareness, racial justice, disaster relief, and community-based causes. Williams also co-founded the hair-color company Good Dye Young, promoting creativity and self-expression. Through lineup changes, stylistic reinvention, and two decades of cultural shifts, Paramore has remained one of the most influential and emotionally resonant bands of its generation.

Complete List Of Paramore Songs From A to Z

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“26” – After Laughter (2017)
“Ain’t It Fun” – Paramore (2013)
“All I Wanted” – Brand New Eyes (2009)
“All We Know” – All We Know Is Falling (2005)
“Anklebiters” – Paramore (2013)
“Be Alone” – Paramore (2013)
“Big Man, Little Dignity” – This Is Why (2023)
“Born for This” – Riot! (2007)
“Brick by Boring Brick” – Brand New Eyes (2009)
“Brighter” – All We Know Is Falling (2005)
“Burning Down the House” – Everyone’s Getting Involved: A Tribute to Talking Heads’ Stop Making Sense (2024)
“Careful” – Brand New Eyes (2009)
“Caught in the Middle” – After Laughter (2017)
“C’est Comme Ça” – This Is Why (2023)
“Conspiracy” – All We Know Is Falling (2005)
“Crave” – This Is Why (2023)
“crushcrushcrush” – Riot! (2007)
“Daydreaming” – Paramore (2013)
“Decode” – Twilight: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (2008)
“Decoy” – Riot! (2007)
“Emergency” – All We Know Is Falling (2005)
“Escape Route” – Paramore (2013)