Hallelujah

Paramore

About Hallelujah

"Hallelujah" is a song by American rock band Paramore, released as the second single from their second studio album Riot!. The single peaked at No. 139 on the UK Singles Chart. The song is not to be confused with the Leonard Cohen song of the same name, although on the Final Riot! summer 2008 tour, lead singer Hayley Williams performed an extract, accompanied by lead guitarist, Josh Farro.


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2007
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Somehow everything's gonna fall right into place
If we only had a way to make it all fall faster everyday
If only time flew like a dove
We gotta make it fly faster than I'm falling in love

This time we're not giving up
Let's make it last forever
Screaming "Hallelujah"
We'll make it last forever

Holding onto patience, wearing thin
I can't force these eyes to see the end
If only time flew like a dove
We could watch it fly and just keep looking on

This time we're not giving up
Let's make it last forever
Screaming "Hallelujah"
We'll make it last forever

And we've got time on our hands
And we've got, got nothing but time on our hands
Got nothing but, got nothing but
Got nothing but time on our hands

This time we're not giving up
Oh, let's make it last forever
Screaming hallelujah (Hallelujah)
Hallelujah

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Paramore

Paramore is an American rock band from Franklin, Tennessee, formed in 2004. The band currently consists of lead vocalist Hayley Williams, drummer Zac Farro, and guitarist Taylor York. The group released its debut album All We Know Is Falling in 2005, and its second album Riot! in 2007, which was certified Platinum in the US and The Republic of Ireland and Gold in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the UK. Brand New Eyes, Paramore's third album, was released in 2009 and is the band's highest charting album to date, going platinum in the UK and the Republic of Ireland and gold in the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. more »

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Written by: HAYLEY WILLIAMS, JOSH FARRO

Lyrics © Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Album Association
"Hallelujah" is a song from the second studio album of Paramore, titled "Riot!" which was released in 2007.
Chart Performance
The song was released as the second single from the album and performed decently on the charts, peaking at number 139 on the UK Singles Chart.
Music Video
The band made a music video for the song, directed by Big TV!. It combines performance footage of the band with scenes from old silent films.
Composition
"Hallelujah" was written by Hayley Williams and Josh Farro. It is a pop-punk song driven by power chords with a positive, uplifting theme in the lyrics.
Live Performances
It has become a staple in Paramore's live performances, commonly used as the set closer and inviting fans to sing along during the chorus.
Certification
The song was certified Gold by the RIAA in 2016, which means it has sold over 500,000 copies.
Critical Reception
Music critics generally appreciated its catchy, radio-friendly sound, although some noted it wasn't as impactful or unique as other tracks on "Riot!".
Song Meaning
"Hallelujah" is not a religious song, contrary to what its title could suggest. Instead, it expresses gratification for a new beginning after ending a difficult situation or relationship.
Lyrics Connection
The phrases “And for the last night I lied” and “Could you tell that I lied” connect the song to their hit, “Misery Business”.
Song Versatility
Despite being a pop-punk song, "Hallelujah" is sometimes performed in acoustic versions during Paramore's concerts, demonstrating the song's versatility.

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