Ignorance
Paramore
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If I'm a bad person, you don't like me Well, I guess I'll make my own way It's a circle, a mean cycle I can't excite you anymore Where's your gavel? Your jury? What's my offense this time? You're not a judge but if you're gonna judge me Well sentence me to another life. Don't wanna hear your sad songs I don't wanna feel your pain When you swear it's all my fault Cause you know we're not the same (Hey) We're not the same (No) Oh, we're not the same Yeah but we used to stick together, We wrote our names in blood, (Hey) But I guess you can't accept that the change is good It's good, it's good Well, you treat me just like another stranger Well, it's nice to meet you, sir I guess I'll go, I best be on my way out You treat me just like another stranger Well, it's nice to meet you, sir I guess I'll go, I best be on my way out Ignorance is your new best friend, Ignorance is your new best friend And this is the best thing that could have happened, Any longer and I wouldn't have made it It's not a war, no, it's not a rapture I'm just a person, but you can't take it The same tricks that, that once fooled me They won't get you anywhere I'm not the same kid from your memory Well, now I can fend for myself Don't wanna hear your sad songs I don't wanna feel your pain When you swear it's all my fault Cause you know we're not the same (Hey) We're not the same (Hey) Oh, we're not the same Yeah, we used to stick together, We wrote our names in blood, But I guess you can't accept that the change is good It's good, it's good Well, you treat me just like another stranger Well, it's nice to meet you, sir I guess I'll go, I best be on my way out You treat me just like another stranger Well, it's nice to meet you, sir I guess I'll go, I best be on my way out Well, you treat me just like another stranger Well, it's nice to meet you, sir I guess I'll go, I best be on my way out You treat me just like another stranger Well, it's nice to meet you, sir I guess I'll go, I best be on my way out Ignorance is your new best friend, Ignorance is your new best friend. Ignorance is your new best friend, Ignorance is your new best friend. Well, you treat me just like another stranger Well, it's nice to meet you, sir I guess I'll go, I best be on my way out You treat me just like another stranger Well, it's nice to meet you, sir I guess I'll go, I best be on my way out
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Written by: Hayley Nichole Williams, Josh Farro, Joshua Neil Farro
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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11 facts about this song
Release Information"Ignorance" was released as the first single from Paramore's third studio album, "Brand New Eyes", in 2009.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at Number 7 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart and Number 14 on the Billboard Rock Songs chart.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Ignorance" was directed by Honey, who had previously directed the videos for Paramore’s "Decode" and "That's What You Get".
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Song LyricsThe song is about the tension and conflicts within the band at the time, as confessed by the lyricist of the band, Hayley Williams.
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Live Performances"Ignorance" has been a staple of Paramore's live shows since its release, often eliciting a strong response from audiences.
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Record ProducerThe song was produced by Rob Cavallo, known for working with other popular rock bands like Green Day and My Chemical Romance.
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Music StylesParamore has been hailed for its blend of pop-punk and emo styles, both of which are evident in "Ignorance".
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Critical ReceptionCritics generally praised "Ignorance" for its aggressive sound and poignant lyrics, with many considering it one of the band's standout tracks.
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Multi-certificationIn 2021, "Ignorance" was certified silver in the UK by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI), signifying sales of 200,000 units.
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Band LineupAt the time that the track was recorded and released, Paramore consisted of Hayley Williams, Josh and Zac Farro, Jeremy Davis, and Taylor York. However, the Farro brothers would depart the band the following year, marking a significant lineup change for Paramore.
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External UsageThe song is available in the video game Rock Band 3.
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