Decode
Paramore · Brand New Eyes [2009]
When you're clouding up my mind
I can't win your losing fight, all the time
How could I ever own what's mine
When you're always taking sides
But you won't take away my pride
No, not this time, not this time
How did we get here?
When I use to know you so well
But how did we get here?
Well, I think I know
The truth is hiding in your eyes
And it's hanging on your tongue
Just boiling in my blood
But you think that I can't see
What kind of man that you are
If you're a man at all
Well, I'll figure this one out
On my own (I'm screaming I love you so)
On my own (My thoughts you can't decode)
How did we get here?
When I use to know you so well, yeah
How did we get here?
Well, I think I know
Do you see what we've done?
We've gone and made such fools of ourselves
Do you see what we've done?
We've gone and made such fools of ourselves
Yeah, yeah
How did we get here?
When I use to know you so well, yeah yeah yeah
How did we get here?
When I use to know you so well
I think I know
I think I know
There is something
I see in you
It might kill me
I want it to be true
Decode
Paramore's "Decode" stands as a defining track from their 2009 album, Brand New Eyes. Emerging during a period of significant internal tension, the song captures the band's transition toward a more polished, emotionally resonant sound. The recording features the group's signature blend of alternative rock and pop sensibilities, driven by energetic instrumentation and Hayley Williams' distinctive vocal delivery. As part of a critically acclaimed era, the track highlights the band's ability to balance introspective themes with anthemic production. It remains a staple in their discography, showcasing the maturity that would define their subsequent work. The song's enduring appeal lies in its authentic expression of personal struggle, solidifying its place within the broader landscape of early 2000s alternative music.