The Only Exception
Paramore
Watch: New Singing Lesson Videos Can Make Anyone A Great Singer
When I was younger I saw my daddy cry And curse at the wind He broke his own heart And I watched As he tried to reassemble it And my momma swore That she would never let herself forget And that was the day that I promised I'd never sing of love If it does not exist, but darlin' You are, the only exception While you are, the only exception While you are, the only exception While you are, the only exception While maybe I know, somewhere Deep in my soul That love never lasts And we've got to find other ways To make it alone Or keep a straight face And I've always lived like this And Keeping it comfortable, distance And up until now I had sworn to myself that I'm content With loneliness Because none of it was ever worth the risk While you are, the only exception While you are, the only exception While you are, the only exception While you are, the only exception I've got a tight grip on reality But I can't let go of what's in front of me here I know your leaving in the morning, when you wake up Leave me with some kind of proof it's not a dream, oh You are, the only exception You are, the only exception You are, the only exception While you are, the only exception You are, the only exception While you are, the only exception You are, the only exception While you are, the only exception And I'm on my way to believing Oh, and I'm on my way to believing
Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!
Written by: Joshua Neil Farro, Hayley Nichole Williams
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
12 facts about this song
Release Details"The Only Exception" was released as the third single from Paramore's third studio album, "Brand New Eyes", in February 2010.
|
Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at #24 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States, making it Paramore's most successful single at the time.
|
Grammy NominationThe song was nominated for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards in 2011.
|
Song ThemeUnlike most Paramore songs which are often heavy and guitar-driven, "The Only Exception" is a mellower, primarily acoustic ballad about love and trust.
|
Songwriting CreditsThe song was written by lead vocalist Hayley Williams and lead guitarist Josh Farro.
|
Music VideoThe music video for "The Only Exception" was directed by Brandon Chesbro, who was also responsible for several other Paramore music videos.
|
Platinum StatusThe song earned a Platinum certification in the United States, Australia, and Canada, selling over one million copies in the U.S. alone.
|
Acoustic PerformanceHayley Williams performed the song during Paramore's set at the Reading and Leeds Festival in 2014, where she also performed it solo on a UK Radio 1 Live Lounge session.
|
Critical ResponseSeveral critics praised Williams' vocal performance and the song's departure from Paramore's typical sound in their positive reviews.
|
Song's Influence"The Only Exception" has been covered by several artists, from Glee's Lea Michele to country singer Casey James, showing its influence in different genres of music.
|
Fan ConnectionThis song has become a concert staple for Paramore, provoking emotional reactions from fans and often interpreted as a moment of intimacy between the band and their audience.
|
BackstoryHayley Williams revealed in an interview that the song was based on her parents' broken relationship, providing a deeply personal connection to its lyrics.
|
Citation
Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"The Only Exception Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 1 Jun 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric-lf/12325309/Paramore/The+Only+Exception>.
Discuss the The Only Exception Lyrics with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In