Rose-Colored Boy
Paramore
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Low-key, no pressure, just hang with me and my weather Low-key, no pressure, just hang with me and my weather Rose-colored boy I hear you making all that noise About the world you want to see And oh, I'm so annoyed 'Cause I just killed off what was left of the optimist in me I had to break it, the wars are raging on And I have taken my glasses off You got me nervous I'm right at the end of my rope A half empty girl Don't make me laugh, I'll choke Just let me cry a little bit longer I ain't gon' smile if I don't want to Hey man, we all can't be like you I wish we were all rose-colored too My rose-colored boy Low-key, no pressure, just hang with me and my weather I want you to stop insisting that I'm not a lost cause 'Cause I've been through a lot Really all I've got is just to stay pissed off If it's all right by you I had to break it, the wars are raging on And I have taken my glasses off You got me nervous And you're turning it into a joke A half empty girl Don't make me laugh, I'll Just let me cry a little bit longer I ain't gon' smile if I don't want to Hey, man, we all can't be like you I wish we were all rose-colored too My rose-colored boy Leave me here a little bit longer I think I wanna stay in the car I don't want anybody seeing me cry now You say "We gotta look on the bright side" I say "Well maybe if you wanna go blind" You say my eyes are getting too dark now But boy, you ain't ever seen my mind Just let me cry a little bit longer I ain't gon' smile if I don't want to Hey, man, we all can't be like you I wish we were all rose-colored too My rose-colored boy Just let me cry a little bit longer I ain't gon' smile if I don't want to I know we all can't be like you I wish we were all rose-colored too My rose-colored boy Low-key, no pressure, just hang with me and my weather Low-key, no pressure, just hang with me and my weather
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Written by: Hayley Nichole Williams, Taylor York, Zach Farro
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15 facts about this song
Recording Studio"Rose-Colored Boy” was recorded at RCA’s legendary Studio A in Nashville.
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Album ContributionThe song comes from Paramore's fifth studio album, "After Laughter."
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Release Date"Rose-Colored Boy" was released as a single on March 2, 2018.
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GenreThis song is a departure from the band's pop-punk roots, instead drawing inspiration from the eighties New Wave and Synth-pop.
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Song ThemeThe song’s lyrics are about feeling pressured to look at the world with an unnecessarily optimistic perspective.
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Chart PerformanceEven though it wasn't officially a single, "Rose-Colored Boy” reached No. 14 on the Billboard Hot Rock Songs chart.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Rose-Colored Boy" is set in a 1980's style newsroom with the band anchoring a news broadcast, further emphasizing the 80’s influence on the track.
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DirectorThe music video was directed by Warren Fu, known for his work with artists like The Weeknd, Daft Punk, and Haim.
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SongwritersThe track was written by Paramore members Hayley Williams and Taylor York alongside York’s brother, Justin.
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Critical Reception"Rose-Colored Boy” has received widespread critical acclaim, with many music reviewers calling it one of the best songs on "After Laughter."
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Band EvolvementThe song shows Paramore's evolution from their emo/pop-punk sound to a more grown-up and diversified musical proficiency.
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Accolades"Rose-Colored Boy” was nominated for Best Rock Song at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards in 2019.
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Live PerformancesThe song was performed on television for the first time on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" in May 2017.
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Fan ReactionDespite the more pop direction, the song has become a fan-favorite in Paramore’s discography.
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Metaphor UsageThe title "Rose-Colored Boy" is a metaphor for someone who observes the world with constant optimism, a rose-colored view.
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