Fences
Paramore · The Final Riot! [2008]
Made up of only big white walls
And in the hall there are
People looking through
The window in the door
They know exactly what we're here for
Don't look up just let them think there's no place else you'd rather be
You're always on display for everyone to watch and learn from
Don't you know by now
You can't turn back. cause this road is all you'll ever have.
It's obvious that you're dying dying
Just living proof that the camera's lying
And oh oh open wide this is your night so smile
Cause you'll go out in style, you'll go out in style
If you let me I could.
I'll show you how to build your fences, set restrictions
Separate from the world.
A constant battle that you hate to fight
Just blame the limelight.
Don't look up just let them think there's no place else you'd rather be.
And now you can't turn back. cause this road is all you'll ever have.
It's obvious that you're dying dying
Just living proof that the camera's lying
And oh oh open wide this is your night so smile
Cause you'll go out in style.
Yeah yeah you're askin' for it
With every breath that you breathe in
Just breathe it in...
Yeah yeah well you're just a mess
You do all this big talkin'
So now let's see you walk
I said let's see you walk it!
Yeah yeah well you're just a mess
You do all this big talkin'
So now let's see you walk
I said let's see you walk it!
It's obvious that you're dying dying
Just living proof that the camera's lying
And oh oh open wide
Yeah oh oh open wide...
Oh oh open wide
This is your night.
So smile
Cause you'll go out in style!
About Fences
"Fences" by Paramore stands as a defining track from their 2008 album *The Final Riot!*, capturing the band's transition from pop-punk to a more mature, alternative rock sound. Written by Hayley Williams, the song explores themes of emotional vulnerability and the complexities of relationships, delivered through a blend of melodic hooks and driving rhythms characteristic of the late 2000s era. The recording reflects the group's growing confidence as they moved away from their earlier high-energy style toward a more introspective and polished approach. As a staple of their discography, the song remains a significant example of Paramore's ability to balance catchy production with substantive lyrical content, cementing their status as a pivotal voice in modern rock. Its enduring popularity highlights the band's capacity to evolve while maintaining a distinct identity that resonates with fans across generations.