Ignorance

Paramore

About Ignorance

"Ignorance" is a song by American rock band Paramore. It was released in July 7, 2009 as the lead single from the band's third studio album, Brand New Eyes (2009). The song impacted radio on July 28. The song was written by band's members Hayley Williams and Josh Farro, although Paramore is credited as being co-writers of the song. The track, recorded in early 2009, was the first song to be written for the album. Musically, "Ignorance" is an alternative rock song. Farro's and Williams's inspiration for writing the song was from personal experiences. The song received positive reviews from critics for its energy-filled musicianship. "Ignorance" had minor success on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 67. It also charted at numbers 7 and 20 on the Hot Modern Rock Tracks and Hot Rock Songs charts respectively. On March 24, 2016, the song was certified gold in the United States for selling 500,000 copies. The song's international chart performance fared better, peaking within the top 20 of British, Dutch and Japanese charts. A music video for "Ignorance" was released in August 2009. In the video, the band is shown playing in a room with the only source of lighting being a hanging light bulb. 


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2010
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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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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: 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.
Chart Performance
The song peaked at Number 7 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart and Number 14 on the Billboard Rock Songs chart.
Music Video
The music video for "Ignorance" was directed by Honey, who had previously directed the videos for Paramore’s "Decode" and "That's What You Get".
Song Lyrics
The song is about the tension and conflicts within the band at the time, as confessed by the lyricist of the band, Hayley Williams.
Live Performances
"Ignorance" has been a staple of Paramore's live shows since its release, often eliciting a strong response from audiences.
Record Producer
The song was produced by Rob Cavallo, known for working with other popular rock bands like Green Day and My Chemical Romance.
Music Styles
Paramore has been hailed for its blend of pop-punk and emo styles, both of which are evident in "Ignorance".
Critical Reception
Critics generally praised "Ignorance" for its aggressive sound and poignant lyrics, with many considering it one of the band's standout tracks.
Multi-certification
In 2021, "Ignorance" was certified silver in the UK by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI), signifying sales of 200,000 units.
Band Lineup
At 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.
External Usage
The song is available in the video game Rock Band 3.

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