Told You So
Paramore
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For all I know The best is over and the worst is yet to come Is it enough? To keep on hoping when the rest have given up? And they go I hate to, say I told you so But they love to, say they told me so I hate to, say I told you so They love to, say they told me Say they, say they told me Say they, say they told me Well you say, you say, you told me I know you like When I admit that I was wrong and you were right At least I try To keep my cool when I'm thrown into a fire And they go I hate to, say I told you so But they love to, say they told me so I hate to, say I told you so They love to, say they told me Say they, say they told me Say they, say they told me Well you say, you say, you told me Throw me into the fire Throw me in, pull me out again Throw me into the fire Throw me in, pull me out again Throw me into the fire Throw me in, pull me out again Throw me into the fire Throw me in, pull me out again Throw me into the fire Throw me in, pull me out again Throw me into the fire Throw me in, pull me out again Throw me into the fire Throw me in, pull me out again Throw me into the fire Throw me in, pull me out again Throw me into the fire Throw me in, pull me out again I hate to, say I told you so But they love to, say they told me so I hate to, say I told you so They love to, say they told me Say they, say they told me Say they, say they told me You say, you say, you told me
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Written by: Hayley Nichole Williams, Taylor York
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"Told You So" is a song by American rock band Paramore. It was released on May 3, 2017, as the second single from their fifth studio album, "After Laughter."
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Production DetailsThe song was written by Hayley Williams and Taylor York and produced by Justin Meldal-Johnsen and York.
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GenreThe song presents a slight shift in Paramore's musical style, with a more new wave, pop-rock sound compared to their earlier rock music, showcasing the band's versatility.
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Themes and ContextHayley Williams, the lead vocalist, shared that the song is about the experience of feeling like you are constantly proving yourself, and the fear of not being believed until something bad happens.
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Music VideoThe music video, directed by Zac Farro and Aaron Joseph, shows the trio driving around and jamming in red berets, and it's been appreciated for its suave, vintage aesthetics.
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Chart Performance"Told You So" peaked at number 6 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart and number 19 on the Billboard Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart in the United States.
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ReceptionCritics praised the song for its catchy hooks, 80's inspired rhythm, and Williams' expressive vocals.
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Live PerformancesParamore performed "Told You So" live for the first time on Jimmy Kimmel Live! It also became a staple in the album's promotional tours.
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Inspirational ElementThe red berets seen in the music video are inspired by Williams' car, which became a safe place for the band during the writing and recording of "After Laughter."
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Usage in MediaThe song has been used in various popular media, including the widely watched TV series like "Riverdale."
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