Grow Up

Paramore · Paramore [2013]

I told 'em all where to stick it

I left town with a dime to my name

Said I'm done with all of my fake friends

Self-righteous pawns in a losing game

Got my band and a light that won't go out

Been burning since the day I was born

So I cry just little then I'll dry my eyes

'Cause I'm not a little girl no more



Some of us have to grow up sometimes

And so, if I have to, I'm gonna leave you behind

Some of us have to grow up sometimes

And so, if I have to, I'm gonna leave you behind



Stood in line for so long, it's a picket

Something I will never understand

I'm too tired of always being mad at the world

Won't you just admit you don't care

Lady I don't want your pity

So don't feel sad for me

I got a love I would die for and a song to sing

Maybe we're both just living out our dreams



Some of us have to grow up sometimes

And so, if I have to, I'm gonna leave you behind

Some of us have to grow up sometimes

And so, if I have to, I'm gonna leave you behind



We get along for the most part

Me and reality, the light and the dark

And we live alone

In two different worlds

Me and a fantasy,

And you and your memories

But we get along



We get along

For the most part

We get along

Yea, for the most part

We get along

For the most part

We get along

We get along

We get along



Some of us have to grow up sometimes

And so, if I have to, I'm gonna leave you behind

Some of us have to grow up sometimes

And so, if I have to, I'm gonna leave you behind (leave you behind)



Some of us have to grow up sometimes

And so, if I have to, I'm gonna leave you behind

Some of us have to grow up sometimes

And so, if I have to, I'm gonna leave you behind

Grow Up - Paramore

Paramore's 'Grow Up' stands as a defining track from their 2013 album, *Paramore*, marking a pivotal shift in the band's sound and lyrical maturity. Released during a period of intense creative evolution, the song blends alternative rock with electronic elements, reflecting the group's growing independence and willingness to experiment beyond their established pop-punk roots. Lyrically, the track explores themes of adolescent growth and the inevitable transition into adulthood, delivered with a raw emotional intensity that resonated deeply with fans. As a centerpiece of the album, 'Grow Up' showcases frontwoman Hayley Williams' vocal range and songwriting capabilities, solidifying Paramore's status as a significant force in modern alternative music. The recording captures the energy of a band fully embracing their artistic identity, making it a standout moment in their discography.