Emergency

Paramore

About Emergency

"Emergency" is a song by American rock band Paramore. It was released in October 21, 2005, as the second single from their debut studio album, All We Know Is Falling (2005). It was released on 7" vinyl in the United Kingdom on August 26, 2006 and contained the B-side "Oh, Star," and a poster of the band. The song was written by Hayley Williams and Josh Farro. It failed to chart in the United States, however, it was released in Kerrang!s "Class of '06" compilation CD, calling it one of the best rock tracks of that year. An alternative post-hardcore version of the song, providing a heavier sound and screamed vocals, was released on The Summer Tic EP in 2006. 


Year:
2007
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I think we have an emergency
I think we have an emergency

If you thought I'd leave, then you were wrong
Cause I won't stop holding on

So are you listening?
So are you watching me?

If you thought I'd leave, then you were wrong
Cause I won't stop holding on.

This is an emergency
So are you listening?

And I can't pretend that I don't see this

It's really not your fault
When no one cares to talk about it
(To talk about it)

Cause I've seen love die
Way too many times
When it deserved to be alive (deserved to be alive)
I've seen you cry
Way too many times
When you deserved to be alive (alive)

So you give up every chance you get
Just to feel new again

I think we have an emergency
I think we have an emergency

And you do your best to show me love,
But you don't know what love is.

So are you listening?
So are you watching me?

Well I can't pretend that I don't see this

But it's really not your fault
When no one cares to talk about it
[to talk about it?]

Cause I've seen love die
Way too many times
When it deserved to be alive (deserved to be alive)
I've seen you cry
Way too many times
When you deserved to be alive (alive)

Scars, they will not fade away.

No one cares to talk about it, can we talk about it?

Cause I've seen love die
Way too many times
When it deserved to be alive (deserved to be alive)
I've seen you cry
Way too many times
When you deserved to be alive (alive)

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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: Anna Spencer, KATHRYN WILLIAMS

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10 facts about this song

Band Formation
"Emergency" is a song by American rock band, Paramore. The band formed in 2004 and consists of lead vocalist Hayley Williams, guitarist Taylor York, and drummer Zac Farro.
Album Information
The song "Emergency" is from the band's debut album "All We Know Is Falling," which was released in July 2005.
Video Director
The music video for "Emergency" was directed by Shane Drake, who has also directed other Paramore videos, such as "Misery Business" and "That's What You Get."
Song Theme
Lyrically, "Emergency" has been described as being about the pain and emotional distress that people can experience in their lives. It touches on serious themes like personal crises and the need for emergency intervention.
Record Label Connection
Paramore, the band that performed "Emergency," signed with the record label Fueled By Ramen in April 2005, a few months before "All We Know Is Falling" was released.
Chart Performance
Although "Emergency" didn't initially chart highly in the United States, it did reach number 21 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart, which represents the 25 songs that are just under the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Live Performances
The song is commonly played during Paramore's concert tours and often receives positive reactions from fans due to its intense, rock-driven sound.
Sound mixing
The song was mixed by Tom Lord-Alge, who has worked with other big-name artists and bands such as U2, The Rolling Stones, and Blink-182.
Band Progress
"Emergency" is seen as significant in Paramore's discography as it marked an early example of their pop punk and emo sound, which they would further explore and develop in their later works.
Acoustic Version
There exists an acoustic version of "Emergency", showcasing the band's ability to perform stripped down and raw versions of their songs, accentuating Hayley Williams' powerful vocals.

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