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What is the best Paramore song of all time?

by YPB Team

Paramore has spent nearly two decades evolving from pop-punk trailblazers to genre-defying alt-pop icons, leaving behind a catalog full of fan-beloved anthems. Which track do you consider their absolute best?

  1. Misery Business — ranked #11
    Misery Business
    The 2007 career-defining anthem from Riot! that launched Paramore into mainstream consciousness, certified Triple Platinum and still one of the most electrifying rock songs of the 2000s.
  2. Decode — ranked #22
    Decode
    Written for the Twilight soundtrack (2008), this dark and atmospheric track became one of Paramore's signature songs and a fan favorite for its haunting melodies and emotional depth.
  3. Ain't It Fun — ranked #33
    Ain't It Fun
    The 2013 genre-blending pop-rock hit from the self-titled album that won the Grammy Award for Best Rock Song, showcasing Paramore's matured sound with a joyful yet bittersweet message.
  4. Hard Times — ranked #44
    Hard Times
    The 2017 lead single from After Laughter that marked Paramore's full pivot to new wave pop, earning over 190 million YouTube views and introducing the band to an entirely new generation.
  5. That's What You Get — ranked #55
    That's What You Get
    A 2008 infectious rock anthem from Riot! with an unforgettable guitar hook and relatable lyrics about love and consequences that cemented Paramore's status as a defining band of the era.
  6. The Only Exception — ranked #66
    The Only Exception
    A stripped-down 2009 acoustic ballad from Brand New Eyes that revealed a more vulnerable and tender side of Hayley Williams, becoming one of the band's most beloved fan favorites.
  7. crushcrushcrush — ranked #77
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    A 2007 energetic rock song from Riot! whose crunching guitars and Hayley Williams' powerhouse vocals have kept it a fan staple and concert highlight for nearly two decades.
  8. Ignorance — ranked #88
    Ignorance
    A 2009 aggressive, guitar-driven deep cut from Brand New Eyes exploring fading friendships, recognized by fans and critics as one of Paramore's most emotionally raw and musically complex tracks.
  9. Still Into You — ranked #99
    Still Into You
    A bright and celebratory 2013 pop-rock love song from the self-titled album that became a radio staple, praised for its uplifting energy and straightforward romantic lyrics.
  10. Brick by Boring Brick — ranked #1010
    Brick by Boring Brick
    A 2009 fan favorite from Brand New Eyes that blends fairytale imagery with a biting message about self-delusion, featuring an iconic outro that builds to a cathartic musical climax.
  11. Born for This — ranked #1111
    Born for This
    The explosive 2007 opening track of Riot!, a high-energy anthem that captured the band's early raw ambition and has been a staple of their live setlist for nearly two decades.
  12. Fake Happy — ranked #1212
    Fake Happy
    A 2017 standout from After Laughter that juxtaposes a deceptively upbeat new wave melody with painfully honest lyrics about performing happiness — a fan favorite for its bittersweet honesty.
  13. Last Hope — ranked #1313
    Last Hope
    A 2013 emotionally devastating ballad from the self-titled album where Hayley Williams lays bare her struggles with depression, considered by many fans to be the band's most personal and affecting song.
  14. Now — ranked #1414
    Now
    The commanding 2013 opening track of the self-titled album, signaling Paramore's bold reinvention with a muscular rock sound and a declaration of artistic independence after years of internal band turmoil.

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