Let the Flames Begin
Paramore · The Final Riot! [2008]
What a shame we all became such fragile, broken things
A memory remains just a tiny spark
I give it all my oxygen
To let the flames begin
So let the flames begin
Oh, glory
Oh, glory
This is how we'll dance when
When they try to take us down
This is what will be oh, glory
Somewhere weakness is our strength
And I'll die searching for it
I can't let myself regret such selfishness
My pain and all the trouble caused
No matter how long
I believe that there's hope
Buried beneath it all and
Hiding beneath it all, and
Growing beneath it all, and...
This is how we'll dance when
When they try to take us down
This is how we'll sing it
This is how we'll stand when
When they burn our houses down
This is what will be oh, glory
Reaching as I sink down into light
Reaching as I sink down into light
This is how we dance when
When they try to take us down
This is how we'll sing it
This is how we'll stand when
When they burn our houses down
This is what will be oh glory
A memory remains just a tiny spark
I give it all my oxygen
To let the flames begin
So let the flames begin
Oh, glory
Oh, glory
This is how we'll dance when
When they try to take us down
This is what will be oh, glory
Somewhere weakness is our strength
And I'll die searching for it
I can't let myself regret such selfishness
My pain and all the trouble caused
No matter how long
I believe that there's hope
Buried beneath it all and
Hiding beneath it all, and
Growing beneath it all, and...
This is how we'll dance when
When they try to take us down
This is how we'll sing it
This is how we'll stand when
When they burn our houses down
This is what will be oh, glory
Reaching as I sink down into light
Reaching as I sink down into light
This is how we dance when
When they try to take us down
This is how we'll sing it
This is how we'll stand when
When they burn our houses down
This is what will be oh glory
Let the Flames Begin
As the opening track on Paramore's 2008 album The Final Riot!, "Let the Flames Begin" sets an energetic tone for the band's transition into a more mature sound. Featuring the iconic vocal performance of Hayley Williams, the song blends pop-punk energy with melodic hooks that defined the era. It serves as a dynamic introduction to the record, showcasing the group's ability to balance aggression with catchiness. The track remains a staple of their discography, reflecting the band's evolution during a pivotal period in their career and establishing a foundation for their subsequent work.