Paramore - Burning Down the House (Behind The Scenes)

Paramore - Burning Down the House from A24 Music's 'Everyone’s Getting Involved,’ a tribute to Talking Heads’ Stop Making Sense out now: a24music.lnk.to/BurningDownth...
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[Credits]
DP: Zachary Gray
Edit: AJ Gibboney
Written by: Jerry Harrison, Chris Frantz, David Byrne and Tina Weymouth
Produced by: Carlos de la Garza
Engineered by: Carlos de la Garza, Harriet Tam and Mark Aguilar
Mixed by: Carlos de la Garza
Mastered by: Joe Laporta
Vocals: Hayley Williams
Drums: Zac Farro
Percussion: Joey Mullen
Guitars: Taylor York, Brian Robert Jones
Bass: Joey Howard
Keys: Logan McKenzie
Backing Vocals: Kayla Graninger, Gavin McDonald, Reggie Watts, Pam Autori, Brian Robert Jones, Joey Howard
Recorded at Henson Recording Studios in Los Angeles, CA
[Lyrics]
Ah, watch out
You might get what you're after
Cool babies
Strange but not a stranger
I'm an ordinary guy
Burning down the house
Hold tight
Wait 'til the party's over
Hold tight
We're in for nasty weather
There has got to be a way
Burning down the house
Here's your ticket, pack your bags
Time for jumpin' overboard
Transportation is here
Close enough but not too far
Maybe you know where you are
Fightin' fire with fire
Ah, all wet
Hey, you might need a raincoat
Shakedown
Dreams walking in broad daylight
365 degrees
Burning down the house
Ah, it was once upon a place
Sometimes I listen to myself
Gonna come in first place
People on their way to work
Say, baby what do you expect?
Gonna burst into flames, ah
Burning down the house
My house
Out of the ordinary
That's right
Don't wanna hurt nobody
Some things sure can sweep me off my feet
Burning down the house
No visible means of support
And you have not seen nothin' yet
Everything's stuck together
Well I don't know what you expect
Staring into the TV set
Fightin' fire with fire, ah
Burning down the house
#Paramore #BurningDowntheHouse #TalkingHeads #A24

[@d_nerys]

Their covers NEVER miss. Her voice is so versatile and they’re all so talented. Love Paramore forever 😭🫶

[@sarahh5292]

​@@keppgiggles6318YAWN. someone hurt you

[@krismckusick332]

Awesome’ I wish I could be there and dance with you ❤

[@WromWrom]

This cover is almost note for note what the Talking Heads did. Even the bridge is the same. It delivers nothing more than last week's pizza re-warmed. Not bad, mind you, but it adds nothing to the original song.

[@d_nerys]

@@WromWrom it’s a cover… and yeah it brings Hayley Williams so no it delivers magic because of her. Now shoo.

[@luanxxx774]

​​@@d_nerys Is it cover ?! 😮 So good

[@fabiobarile1275]

Never heard Hayley's voice go this raw, everything this band does amazes me.

[@bridgettedena6094]

listen to her solo stuff, you’ll love that too

[@chrisezelle]

🔥🤘🏼⭐️♥️

[@yurii222]

Да, группа все делает ужасно. Раньше была лучшая группа а сейчас позор

[@jamesonwestonphoto]

Right it’s just great to hear this side of her.

[@zombieedrea]

She does it a little in Running Out of Time. You can definitely hear where she got that inspiration lol. It makes complete sense for them to contribute to this album. I just love how they've evolved over the past 20 years. This is why they've stood the test of time and aren't just another emo band from that era, but it certainly proves just how great of a band they are.

[@anthonywhetzelcreativedire5496]

Probably the best Talking Heads cover I've ever heard. And that's coming from someone who saw them live in 1983 during the Stop Making Sense tour.

[@erinfrazier1439]

Lucky

[@Shakeyboiwithacamera]

Woah

[@alanofthebergalan6357]

You should check out the “tribute band” LLB. They just dropped this track today.

[@victoriavvc]

Reggie watts on the gang vocals is sooo cool

[@gradientbeats5826]

Right! I did a double take!

[@michaloravec14]

@@nanacindynz It's Reggie watts, check description under video, part Backing Vocals.

[@Simonewhitesim-1music]

@@nanacindynz I saw Him His hair is pulled back with Glasses.

[@lucasgriffith9847]

I came to watch this vid because I thought that was him 😮

[@johnpolitis7929]

@victoriavvc song is wrong and should be banned as it encourages arson and criminal activity to burn buildings down. It is commanding people to commit arson which is criminal. David Byrne is a criminal since he encouraging arson. Such speech should not be protected under the 1st Amendment since one cannot yell fire in a burning building.

[@camibaldini8465]

I love how it sounds so amazing and then you watch the behind the scenes and see a group of besties having the time of their lives. I love you so much you are so amazing

[@guillermo3564]

I was late to the party and didn't discover Paramore until 2016. The first video that I saw was Last Hope live in Chicago. It is one of my top 10 favorite songs of all time. I was hooked from that moment and watched everything that I found from them. They immediately became one of my favorite bands, and that's a pretty big deal since I've been rocking out for a very long time. I'll be 65 at the end of the month and I'm really happy that Paramore will be a big part of the rest of my life. Every variation of the band has been fantastic and Hayley is absolutely amazing.

[@horror-core]

That's very cool. I have lyrics from that song tattooed on my neck. It hits a lil close. Has always made a eye well up but makes me happy.

[@erasing_lyfe]

I could have written the EXACT same comment @guillermo3564. Keep rockin bro!!!!

[@wulanmustikas]

welcome to the family 🫶

[@OMGpurple25]

that is one of the best live performances of Paramore of all time and thats amazing that it was your first exposure to them!!

[@brandonkenyon2859]

Last hope is my favorite song but I’ve been a big fan since I was a teen. I’m 27 now but this comment was amazing to read. The love for Paramore doesn’t have an age. Welcome to the family friend ❤

[@vivnogueira]

oh man, how I love this band... I don't have words, this cover is too good

[@TheMinishKid]

Paramore has officially reached the “we-don’t-give-a-single-fuck-what-you-think” level of their career. I love it. - sincerely, a GenXer

[@danserprc]

my husband grew up listening to Talking Heads because his dad was a fan and this song is one of his favorites; he’s not a Paramore fan but i showed him this cover and he absolutely loved it. Paramore definitely did justice to this great song!

[@worldwidehiphop.]

My 70yo Dad hated it. I can see she is a cutie & I don't know Paramore's music, but this was blasted into my head as an 80's child. Disappointed!

[@bobbenson6825]

Been a Talking Heads fan since 1977 and all due respect to Hayley and Paramore, this is a fucking great cover. And I'm loving this video; there's no way not to have fun with this song and it's great to see them all grooving.

[@ghost_in_the_robot]

david byrne and the rest of the talking heads are probably so proud of this cover! amazing job guys!

[@worldwidehiphop.]

For all the people involved this is just pure bad!

[@UBRK]

Talking Heads drummer, Chris Frantz, posted this video to his Facebook page a few days ago - he and his wife, Talking Heads bassist Tina Weymouth, REALLY like it!

[@scottcollins7198]

It's just absolutely amazing to see this kind of energy in the studio, especially when you compare it to old studio clips from '06-'09. These are best friends, having a blast, comfortable with themselves and each other, just oozing with expression and the talent to boot. ESPECIALLY being the first release post-label drop, I love how much joy and passion there is in this, and I'm very much looking forward to whatever is next. Paramore is aging like a fine wine, and I'm drinking it RIGHT up.

[@nickcarroll5034]

they were only having a horrible time back then recording brand new eyes

[@AgaMonsterBitch]

this is the video with the most positive vibes ever, they all have so much fun and you can hear that!! i absolutely love Hayley's voice and range here, that's a kind of art in itself!!

[@noahjohnson8246]

You guys are in your prime right now! I love you guys please keep making music 😂

[@RYVN.]

Damn, limiting them already? I think they still got a lot more in them.

[@noahjohnson8246]

@@RYVN. how is me saying they’re in their prime currently limiting them? Lmao

[@ryanlarrabee9811]

Your're weird@@RYVN.

[@thespankmyfrank]

​@@noahjohnson8246 I think they're just being too literal with the "prime" thing, since that means they'll inevitably get worse if they're currently in their prime. 🤷‍♀️

[@noahjohnson8246]

@@thespankmyfrank um yeah that’s how getting old works lol

[@MrMustangdave08]

I'm an old school "New Waver" and always loved The Talking Heads and never heard of Paramore until today while listening to Apple Music on my headphones. I came to You Tube to watch the video to see who this band is. Wow, awesome cover. Now I have to start listening to other Paramore music I've missed.

[@FlashbackHeartAttack]

Us too

[@PeterNevins]

OMG are you in for a treat! Paramore is INcredible!

[@OttoK_yt]

If you're coming from a new wave context, I imagine your favorite stuff will be their most recent two albums, After Laughter and This Is Why

[@triggerhappysrt]

check out their album after laughter! some serious 80s vibes with it. great lyrics and just so much fun to listen to

[@timhalloran8337]

One of the best covers I have heard in years. The snarling intensity and growling adds something I didn't realize the song needed. That, and of course the jog-dancing circa "Stop Making Sense" film. GREAT job.

[@guxt65]

Soy fan de Talking Heads desde los años 80. Esta es una versión que pone la piel de gallina. Excelente trabajo. Y tengo que decir que Paramore sacó uno de los mejores discos del año pasado 2023.

[@RottenIGuess]

Obsessed with this since it came out listened to it like 15 times the first time I heard it omg

[@rickd8765]

OMFG, I was raised & nurtured on the Talking Heads & never thought in my lifetime I would hear a cover of one of their all time classics mastered so eloquently. Paramore kicked ass with this TRIBUTE to one of icons of modern music. I want more.

[@timsisco4705]

I’ve been a long time fan of the Talking Heads, but haven’t really ever listened to Paramore. Now, I have to hear more from them!

[@alkahesthbih7334]

After Laughter is kinda new wavy and This Is Why is post-punk revival, so if you're coming into Paramore from Talking Heads those two albums are where you can start!

[@chiseen9988]

Love this new raspy vocals Hayley have been using lately.

[@worldwidehiphop.]

Raspy? WTF 😂

[@MANJYOMETHUNDER111]

I think you mean the vocal frying she does. It's a pretty cool technique, fits well with the fire imagery

[@aaronharvey2233]

Perfect. From start to finish. All of it. Everything. Perfection.

[@akamiguelsanchez9985]

This cover absolutely incredible

[@daysatomic]

Love it. Would pay lots of dollars for a cover album of this style music from duran duran, depeche mode, tears for fears, cars, crowded house, inxs, erasure, maybe billy idol. so good. so glad you stayed pretty close to the original as well.

[@tweektweak367]

Just how lucky we are to see this wonderful musicians to play such a good songs! I'm so proud of you guys 🙂

[@user-zu8mt4uj8q]

MASTERPIECE OF A MASTERPIECE

[@JimDexter]

Somehow…and I don’t really know how…I missed the very existence of you guys until about 3 months ago. I’m a musician and did a radio show for 40 years and somehow you flew under my radar. I just want to tell you how great I think you are! As musicians and as humans I just really dig you guys! I find you refreshing, exciting , super creative and fun! Thanks for entertaining me…and all your fans….and providing a huge backlog of tunes to listen to and explore! I wish you continued success and happiness in all your endeavors! I’m 62 and “26” just kills me. Beautiful…..

[@melissahart465]

This is one of the best covers I have heard. I am blown away! She did an amazing job. 🥹🤩 David Byrne once said that your body feels music before your head does, *goosebumps* well Hayley nailed it! 😍

[@Veronica-ls4zq]

The thing I love about them is that they have as much fun in the studio as they do in concert, they don't do their things specifically for the public when they're live, they are naturally like that! And Hayley's voice here is out of the world, I don't understand how she can sing like that, it's incredible!

[@dominicrembert8123]

good god Hayley’s vocals on this are tremendous!!

[@worldwidehiphop.]

Have you heard the OG VERSION?!

[@greenbudkelly2820]

I think you’d be disappointed without the effects

[@betsiea.1174]

Oh how I love being a Paramore fan 🥹❤️ I feel nothing but pride and joy watching this!

[@amandaboone6834]

One of the coolest covers I've heard in a long time! Love it!

[@chloedivers6886]

It makes me so happy to see you all have so much fun, just one big dance party with the full parafamily in the studio! Also Hayley on drums!

[@elypelowski5670]

This is such an awesome version of Talking Heads. So cool to see younger bands finding these fun classics from the 80s that I grew up listening to.

[@janismonger5245]

Amazing! So talented!!! The vocals, the vibe, the moves -- a spot on tribute to Talking Heads and still all their own.

[@zamdrist]

I was about to head to bed before I randomly clicked on this. I've never listened to Paramore before. This is ah-mazing!

[@RomanianKrisbian]

You guys always bring happiness to our souls! I love everything about this video, the instrumental, the voices, the energy, the laughter but most of all the Friendship! Hugs and kisses from Romania 💋

[@LuanaLevenhagen]

This is the perfect cover! They did the original song justice while adding their own colors to it. And this behind the scenes is the coolest. Such a nice vibe. Just friends enjoying themselves while creating amazing music

[@Chiwawa666]

Those covers can make younger folks discover some great bands, at least when the cover is well done like this! Love it

[@jamesonwestonphoto]

This cover has been out for only a couple days and it’s gotta be one of the best covers I’ve ever heard. Part of me wants a new Paramore album, the other half wants a Paramore Covers only album! Love them, they really are a band stuck in a different era

[@ProphetsOfRockTV]

I just knew this would be INCREDIBLE. We need a WHOLE album of them with this sound.

[@daniellenooyen3753]

She has the perfect voice for these vibessss 🔥🔥

[@worldwidehiphop.]

NO

[@letthereberock1]

​@@worldwidehiphop.YES

[@worldwidehiphop.]

@@letthereberock1 NO

[@letthereberock1]

@@worldwidehiphop. YES

[@worldwidehiphop.]

@@letthereberock1 HELL NO...

[@maikolgonzalez8683]

AMAZING COVER , love u Guys. Parmore Forever

[@paulautomation]

Love it. Gosh how cool she is.. and an effect the sound engineer applied to her voice makes it a rare exception of adding to the sound that is perfect already. Iconic

[@michaelmangano1732]

Love the drawing of a burning house 😂 I’m so connected to the lyrics and the concept of just trying to be “an ordinary guy” who’s just “burning down the house”, probably having bit off more than he could chew. Musically, this just flows off the “This Is Why” album, and it’s hard to know if that album was the inspiration or this song inspired it. Either way, Paramore and Hayley just so organically connected to this song - this is a masterpiece!!

[@UncleAnaesthesia]

One of the best covers I've heard in a while. Well done, Hayley and gang!

[@biancastratford]

Man this looks like SO much fun. Paramore never miss. What a cover. ❤

[@woody_you_want]

This just makes me want a whole album of covers

[@Lauren_182]

I wasnt expecting a full video omg it made me so happy

[@annjohnson8437]

I completely forgot about this song. She sounds fantastic singing it! ❤

[@reaper17723]

So glad David and the crew can inspire a whole generation like this. Super awesome to see, and it's exactly what they wanted. Everybody's getting involved. Hayley and the band sound great. 10/10.

[@Renegadeprof]

This is incredible!!

[@pappitoloco]

This one of the coolest covers I've seen from Paramore

[@merkules2001]

Congrats on the Grammys! I think they finally got the recognition deserved. Please keep making more music.

[@dariowestern]

This cover rocks, and Hayley is doing her darndest best to channel David Byrne with her vocals. Good work guys!

[@scottcobbs4749]

❤ Hayley is such a blast

[@HenriVieira13]

This is one of their best covers. I am OBSESSED!!!

[@thelions1758]

been fan-girling about Paramore for half a year non-stop, when I tell you I SCREAMED when I saw that this came out. I LOVE YOUU!

[@rodanone4895]

TEAMWORK! This is my favorite Paramore. The cover.... amazing.

[@matterman_]

I think the talking heads would be proud of this cover. Well done!

[@user-qz7rd2ek3l]

Hayley eres increíble, no solo se van a ganar los Gramy's sino los corazones de todo quienes los conozcan, los amo! vengan a México 🇲🇽

[@pr4vus.studios]

Now that's a great cover! It's also pretty cool to see them having fun in the process, feels like a nice camaraderie in the group. It makes us want to join and hang out with them!! 😂😄

[@gabriellagilmore6038]

I'm obsessed with Hayley's energy. She's such a darling!

[@DaCreativeVibes]

great coverbrought back my teenage memories from 80s

[@leinadvodhr4445]

I wouldnt mind if this kind of sound was next Paramore album...love how much of side vocals from other members are here

[@jennifercuellar4574]

This was great to see! Absolutely love it and the cover is so so so good!!

[@meepenjaap7999]

Everyone was shredding on that rendition. Loved the rawness in Hayley's voice. I'll be listening to this one again, and again.

[@brendxm]

paramore se vocês fossem uma banda que gosta do brasil que banda seriam

[@gutonelo]

eu gosto que habla mesmo 🗣

[@carlajaviera]

On repeat 🔥

[@gracenielsen9424]

This is so freaking gooddddd ahhh Paramore never disapoints 🫶🏻

[@antiphon000]

seeing paramore do so well after 20 years of listening to them is just such an amazing feeling, I'm glad more people are now enjoying them and they just keep getting better

[@havasuheat99]

How is the singer so dang cool? She's magical.

[@nidafrancisco5982]

3:34 taylor smile is a gem!!❤❤❤

[@joaovitorxxd]

Te amo, Paramore. O que a Hayley canta é um negócio absurdo.

[@Ronnie945]

Amazing band, amazing cover! Will always love everything they put out. Love seeing how much fun they had behind the scenes with this song.

[@coleberggren1346]

Great cover! Loving the vocals... Hayley's screeching and squawking take it up a notch!

[@guidoo23]

I LOVE THIS SO MUCHHHHHHH

[@caiquecirilo1272]

Respect South America

[@rockhauler6504]

Absolutely amazing need more of this really captures the 80s essence

[@borisparkerflv]

You guys are AWESOME!!! Energy 500%

[@francoclavel4045]

toda chiquita toda bonita la jeili

[@maracisneros01]

I love you paramore ❤

[@rosecoloredxboy]

Yessss!!!! I love you Paramore

[@audiobrian1]

Excellent! A true tribute to the original performance! Bravo!

[@spok]

♥♥♥♥

[@davidparmet603]

Wow! I'm an old Talking Heads fan from back in the day (saw them live in 79 and 83) and I'm loving them getting the victory lap they always deserved. I don't know Paramore (insert 'OK Boomer' joke here) but their joy and excitement really come through and they really do the song justice. I can't wait for this album to come out.

[@worldwidehiphop.]

This is bad, what are they going to do to other Talking Heads' songs (insert boomer joke)

[@letthereberock1]

​​@@worldwidehiphop. Have you noticed you seem alone in this opinion? The music is identical. You just don't like Hayley's vocals.

[@hyarin123]

I mean this album, what a mature album fine musicians in their prime. Amazing!!!!

[@Lorena-kh5ig]

A wonderful cover! ❤️😍 It's nice to see you all vibe like that. It's always great when people love what they do! Thank you for sharing! Love you guys 🧡🖤

[@arrrghr]

This is perfect. David Byrne should be proud.

[@joecangialose6828]

Awesome and unique cover! Best I've ever heard.

[@theboomers420]

Wow !!! Absolutely fantastic !!! 🥳🎉

[@julianomorais9410]

E eu nunca vou cansar de dizer o quanto o sorriso da Hayley tira a graça de todos os outros ❤

[@KarenLo94]

Paramore: México loves you!! 🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽 Please consider us 🥺🥲 we didn't have a concert of the tour😭😭

[@EpicGloop]

Yesss! GO TEAM! Looks like you all had so much fun, such a great song too 👏👏👏

[@tabithafranklin8750]

Flipping awesome!! You all rock!

[@PoserGalore]

I am getting older and I’m happy that paramore is happier than ever!

[@richardcloutier8631]

This is the best thing I've ever heard.

[@merryxmaswarisover]

Love this cover!!!

[@yelihcanc]

Uma versão tão boa ou melhor que a original! Que voz incrível da Hay!!! ❤🇧🇷

[@dipstick182]

I love seeing them have so much fun making this! Hayley’s vocals on this is just absolute chefs kiss as always! But this cover really blew my mind it’s so freaking good