Paramore - Burning Down the House (Official Visualizer)

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]
Written by: Jerry Harrison, Chris Frantz, David Byrne and Tina Weymouth
Published by: WC Music Corp. (ASCAP) and Index Music Inc (ASCAP). All Rights on
behalf of itself and Index Music Inc (ASCAP) administered by WC Music Corp.
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
Visualizer by FISK Projects
[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

[@Psyteclothing]

“'Burning Down the House' wasn't a song about arson,” Byrne said. “When I wrote the lyrics in 1982, the title phrase was a metaphor for destroying something safe that entrapped you. I envisioned the song as an expression of liberation, to break free from whatever was holding you back. Go baby Go!

[@PadConnelly]

The line came (indirectly) from Parliament Funkadelic. Chris Frantz, the Talking Heads' drummer, went to one of their concerts at MSG and "burn down the house" was one of the audience chants throughout the show. When the Heads were experimenting with some ideas in a studio jam session and playing around, Chris kept yelling the phrase. That ended up sticking, and was reworked in the way you described. Then, as if to come full circle, several of the artists who played with P.Funk toured with the Talking Heads "Stop Making Sense" tour and the filmed concert. Thank you for sharing! It's one of my favorite songs because of the backstory and being, as the kids say, "a bop."

[@HannahMcKinney13]

Perfect timing for Paramore maybe since they just finished their contract up with their label...maybe a subtle nod to them in a way. 🤷🏼‍♀

[@user-zr9tb1jk1m]

You know about Talking Heads ❤

[@beanmoo]

@@PadConnellyomfg I love P funk!!! Another favorite!!!!

[@gabreilphillips593]

My uncle and his friends burned down a house listening to this song 😂

[@fu-yikuo8062]

Hayley's scream was INSANNEEE

[@alisia6322]

RIGHT 😍😍😍

[@brittanyvines7836]

She's amazing!!! Her vocals are so good!!

[@pxblx]

The bjork-dolphin thing KILLED ME

[@eduardolourenco7458]

I heard it all expecting for the scream. Where is it?

[@hstrx975]

@@eduardolourenco74582:43

[@taylorkh818]

Can we talk about what she's doing with her voice here though??? It's so stylized and beautiful for this song... constantly so impressed with her vocal control and ability to pull this kind of stuff off

[@JohnDoe-po3ku]

cAN WE TaLk aBOUT

[@OscarMartinez-fu6jn]

Dawg Hayley's voice in this song is just so fucking cool

[@samuelsanchezlarios4912]

Can we start a petition for Paramore to do a tribute album of 80’s songs

[@casss987]

They're doing the whole album I believe!

[@dadud3]

No they're just featured on this song. Each song is a different artist.​@@casss987

[@juanafredes]

no, there are other artists in the tribute album​@@casss987

[@shintjee9860]

@@casss987sadly not

[@red_swan_]

@@casss987 Paramore posted who else is involved

[@joon0]

I feel privileged to hear anything by Paramore this soon after it drops

[@thomgizziz]

Wow how worthless is your existence...?

[@RiskE80]

it sounds like her entire life was leading up to THIS cover, shes literally a perfect fit for this song

[@hustler3of4culture3]

👍 Although psycho killer would be pretty good too❤

[@therockman6482]

​@@hustler3of4culture3 My thoughts exactly. She should do it too!

[@LevyNeptune]

The entire band not only understood the assignment, they all fucking KOCKED IT OUT

[@blacklove74]

ROCK OUT WITH YOUR KOCK OUT

[@LevyNeptune]

It's was supposed to be "knocked" but I never noticed the typo lmao @@blacklove74

[@therockman6482]

​@@LevyNeptune Proofreading should be your next friend!! Don't be afraid, lol.

[@therockman6482]

She what it out??? 🤔

[@issaphae9659]

paramore dropping this with no youtube or social media avatars is so funny.

[@graceoline]

omg you’re right

[@PMIII]

You might want to take it back... their avatar has changed

[@matts5247]

What’s that even mean

[@graceoline]

@@matts5247 since their contract ended with fueled by ramen, they got rid of all of their profile pictures and it just went to the default one 👤

[@on0the0lamb]

I'm not too familiar with Paramore, so when I heard this morning they'd covered my favourite song I wasn't expecting to be blown away but my God. This. Is. So. Damn. Good!

[@lovesthedark]

I feel ya, I was super impressed.

[@user-bl8vz9op1u]

I would like to personally thank Zac Farro for all the effort he puts into this band.

[@martytu20]

Paramore isn’t the same without Zac Farro.

[@kirstenlinkous727]

Hear hear!

[@irissawyers9292]

I feel like she's giving such a great delivery from her stomach, like that's where POWER comes from as a singer, and its such an emotional embodiment of vocals and the perfect song for it!

[@EvSolo]

That "Hold Tight" hits lol

[@repsummerslay]

Hayley's rasp is perfect

[@souldrips]

We need a new album with this sound omg

[@gabriel_alemdoaquario]

THIS!! Hayley's voice is so unique and raspy and cool, I really hope they'll do some stuff that are a bit heavier like The News for example

[@StephenMasseyIsBoss]

that’s what After Laughter and This is Why are

[@stellar476]

check out the 80's

[@CourtTV.]

After laughter

[@MotivationalWorldJonsCyrus]

With Miley Cyrus ❤

[@BlackCryo]

Hayley's voice and style is such a perfect fit for this song!

[@brant.newriot503]

Confirmo pa

[@kingofrunescapepking]

Zac's drumming too

[@GraceSM22]

Ikr everything from the banddd

[@KevinBrown-uz6zt]

@BlackCryo it's like peanut butter and jelly

[@empedoclesagrigento1589]

Yes, and drums are great too

[@Inferno-fps]

feels criminal to be this early

[@chantaldeniseo]

I was listening to the song just now on Spotify, open up KZbin and it was just uploaded :D 🎉

[@kidalovelace]

no srsly i just woke up, I was listening to this is why just yesterday, and they surprise me like this?😭

[@Inferno-fps]

@@chantaldeniseo is anyone getting self titled vibes from her voice? I’m obsessed

[@arturmeric7892]

Fr 😂

[@iana6713]

@@Inferno-fps Now that you mention it, yes, a bit.

[@Sage-ewd4r]

The music overall ☑️ Hayley's voice ☑️ The instruments ☑️ Its perfect ☑️

[@bossbaby2112]

The PERFECT heads song for them to cover. This could be on the most recent album to be honest, it would totally fit in with the vibe.

[@Jrmoreland]

Maybe the last album

[@jennadriggers6939]

so lucky to be alive in the same time as paramore

[@atlantisgaming5105]

Same

[@zombieedrea]

same

[@sophiaboehm4774]

IT SOUNDS SO GOOOOOOD! Hayley is so freaking impressive. She somehow did the coolest vocal shriek in history and it was the most impressive thing ever

[@sophiaboehm4774]

@@xoxoskyliieee lol

[@maykel917]

THIS IS SO PERFECT FOR PARAMORE

[@thatonegirljayna]

Everytime she does that thing in the song at 0:18, i get chills all over my body, everytime. Absolutley love this cover❤❤❤❤

[@ninaselwell]

It’s 2:40 for me 🤤

[@AlmaAmbitious]

hayley screaming heals wounds i didn't even know i had

[@gulusgammamon]

Hearing her sing Crave on a lung infection live scared me, it was so beautiful and healing but girl don't overdo it

[@dudderbutter]

WE MAKING IT OUT OF JANUARY WITH THIS ONE 🗣🗣🗣‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️

[@Jacob9815]

I’m convinced they can’t make a bad song, no matter if it’s a cover or original music

[@chimeriie5956]

paramore and talking heads is the perfect combo!!!

[@nicolettechristiansen9493]

Playing this has stopped both kids from screaming immediately and they started dancing. Add this to the list of a million ways Paramore has saved me ❤❤❤❤

[@chimeriie5956]

i love the scream at 1:49

[@chun-chunmaru]

Stop it! Your horni bruv

[@agostinapepe7242]

Couldn't imagine a better band to tribute Talking Heads, you did an amazing job as always

[@misfitmaik6213]

Omg this might be the best Hayley vocal delivery after All I Wanted, so many nuances of her voice❤❤❤it's crazy

[@coolasiankid]

Have u listened to other pmore songs lol

[@misfitmaik6213]

@@coolasiankid no, it's not like they're my favorite band or smth

[@theonlyone992]

I personally feel they peaked with Decode. Seeing that live in Japan in 09 was one of her absolute best vocal performances, her breath control was extraordinary. Most of their stuff doesn't click with me however.

[@johncarlobagus592]

I caught myself, thick skull, turn it off, decode, decoy, dude there’s sooo many but her vocals here is more raspy to match the vibe of the song. Hayley sings like this in live performances

[@hopefulnice]

I'M AT A LOSS FOR WORDS... JUST KNOW THAT I HAVE BEEN SOOO EXCITED FOR THIS AND YOU DID NOT EVEN SLIGHTLY DISAPPOINT. ILY.

[@nunyabeeswaxschaffer6036]

I’m absolutely crying Talking Heads helped me “grow up” then when I tools civics and government in school I understood it better, then paramour helped me with relationships, combined it’s just beautiful ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@lieselottekramer2302]

I really like how Paramore’s newer music has such a fresh sound to it. I love this vocal style for Hayley

[@leticiaschmitt1266]

That's a cover song, tho

[@Trouble10]

Talking Heads released this song 40 years ago.

[@xebio6]

When "fresh" is rehashing the 80s

[@Trouble10]

@@xebio6 If you haven't listened to anything made before 2000, older music must seem like a revelation.

[@MANJYOMETHUNDER111]

@@Trouble10 Being a condescending pos doesn't change the fact that Hayley sang the song better than Byrne.

[@cruise9457]

god paramore are phenomenal the last fighting fire with fire scratches an itch in my brain

[@liamoreira489]

After laughter vibes

[@xavibcn93]

Really diferent genre to songs of after laughter LOL

[@liamoreira489]

@@xavibcn93 I said vibe not genre LOL

[@Error-tr9ke]

For me, it sounds like in-between After Laughter and This is Why, similar to Sanity.

[@martytu20]

I mean After Laughter is a New Wave album.

[@cesarellefsonto2087]

México needs a concert PARAMORE!!!🥺😭🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽

[@Ghost_Jelly]

I LOVE YOU PARAMORE

[@user-jp9gf7uj1n]

It's giving off the exact vibe that I'm looking for! I have so much love for you, Paramore! 💗💚

[@rodanone4895]

i woke up and went: Oh It's sooo on!!! crazy good cover. no surprises. Paramore!

[@nathaliaandreaponceaguiler6470]

This is PERFECT! The sound it’s insane and the vocals of Hayley 🤯💖

[@oliviapetersen3174]

you can really tell they had so much fun making this. i’m glad they’re able to do whatever they want now

[@emilyt182]

They better play this on upcoming shows! I already know it's gonna sound even better live 😭❤‍🔥

[@thetallone9425]

This is so funky 😎

[@iana6713]

What a treat to set me up for the day before work! Hayley's vocals on this are incredible.

[@tiernanmosher]

NEW PARAMORE WOOOO

[@cameronlemmer791]

I love her voice! I love her style of gritty shouting. “Fighting fire with fireeee” yesss 👌 funky crazy sounds from the band too are so much fun. So different from any other band right now

[@Trouble10]

Maybe different from any other band now but the same as the band that released this song 40 years ago.

[@MANJYOMETHUNDER111]

@@Trouble10 Seriously why are you such a gatekeeping asshole

[@viaLivv]

dawg you're acting like their spokesperson right now chill out! some people are unaware this is a cover, that's okay lol. @@Trouble10

[@Trouble10]

@@viaLivv Credit should go where credit is due. It's the biggest peeve of mine when people don't know who created the music they love.

[@cristiansosa1512]

Hayley is like wine, gets better with age. Lots of Loves from Argentina

[@Maskedrin2210]

I am much more of a Talking Heads fan than Paramore, and ngl this made me a fan. I love Hayley’s crazy performance on here!

[@anthonylesley982]

True

[@chloesismey731]

You should check out Paramore songs like 'C'est comme sa' and 'Caught in the middle' if you like this. Generally the 'after laughter' or 'this is why' albums you'd probably like x

[@SP-mf9sh]

I love her rasp and dirty energy in the vocals. I always knew they could jam. Awesome 👌 👏

[@ChippyAndBucky]

Each member went crazy

[@betsuzelda]

THAT SCREAM HAYLEY OMG, u so perfect i love u

[@angelobrandaojr]

🔥

[@iotaoftheisland6589]

THIS IS SO GOOD! Perfect song for Hayley’s vocals

[@markjasondimen5818]

Leave it to Paramore to make an eargasmic song. I've been repeating this for the 100th time already. New music to put on repeat.

[@Trouble10]

I mean, it's a cover song, so they didn't make it, but I am glad you like Talking Heads, they are pretty great.

[@markjasondimen5818]

@@Trouble10 Both versions are great. I listen to some Talking heads songs, but Paramore owned this version. I love how lively yet very angry Paramore made the song.

[@anthonylesley982]

Yeah

[@marlenam.3233]

Eeekkkkkk ❤❤❤❤ I'm so thrilled to see an update from them.

[@caiohenriquepellenzcaiotop672]

Perfect

[@Em-para-1218]

You don’t understand how I truly needed new paramore content, this song came at the perfect time. Amazing cover 🔥💯

[@Luke4207]

Wow, what she did with her voice in the last third was amazing. 👏

[@just_sky511]

they sound so good 😫💥

[@mitsk1ontop]

OBSESSED

[@rendotmov]

IM OBSESSED OMG

[@alexcook1242]

Love this!!!! ❤

[@thatonegirljayna]

Ahhhh been waiting for a while for this cover, i love it sm❤❤❤❤

[@issaphae9659]

my letterboxd review for stop making sense back in october was “paramore could’ve done this”. i’m glad david byrne agreed.

[@ashleyderieux]

This is such a hard song to cover. Nobody else could pull this off. LOVEEE!

[@MANJYOMETHUNDER111]

This fits in so well with the aesthetics of This is Why

[@Ojb_1959]

Her passion shines on this splendidly. 🫶

[@azhurerussell1013]

Yesssss

[@paololapena7433]

I love you, Paramore!

[@alguienqueviaja]

❤❤❤❤ I’m so in love with Hayley’s voice got me like 😳😍😍😍

[@chrisburger2467]

I'm a massive Talking Heads fan. This was awesome. Can't wait for the cover album!!!

[@d_nerys]

Her voice never fails to amaze me. So versatile and just so amazing 😭🫶

[@aaronjones2249]

💯 agree. You should also check out Gigi Vibes cover of Paramores song Decode. I think you'll like. Enjoy, happy listening! 🎧 kzbin.info/www/bejne/bquXlGB8bsqAerc&si=oNFJgvhkrdVYEKKI

[@sasukesarutobi3862]

This is amazing timing - I'd literally been listening to Stop Making Sense the other day after far too long, and now I find that Paramore are involved in a tribute album!

[@npc_undead]

she sounds top notch here, love her vocalizations especially 1:47

[@ilanabonana]

this cover is breathtaking ily soooo much, paramore😭💗

[@MrSKRobot]

Sticks to the essence of the original, but very much Paramore! One of my favorites by Talking Heads, love it!

[@raky_w]

LOS AMO AAAAAA

[@MikeeYowee]

Love this so much. Talk about a perfect fit song for the band.

[@superfireangel]

she rly went from "This is Why I don't leave the house" to "Burning Down The House" bad joke aside, hayley nailed this cover and I love it

[@ariannamichelle5922]

yes yes yes!!! ❤

[@chelle5725]

YES YES AND YES

[@shiteyanyo1111]

Paramore was such a perfect pick for doing a Talking Heads tribute cover

[@okrajoe]

Captured the energy and vibes perfectly!

[@lorriemaetiquia8958]

OMGGG

[@cyexhi_]

LIVE LOVE PARAMORE 💥❤️

[@graceoline]

paramore is love, paramore is life 🙌

[@k8tina]

An amazing remake of a great 80s classic. ❤ it!!!!

[@muriloarakaki2364]

Perfect, perfect, perfect, perfect! The best tribute to the best song by the best band! Hayley nailed it, an absolute banger. Thank you, Paramore.

[@theprettyoftheodd7997]

I've been waiting for this one! Hayley's growl/scream?! can't get enough of that

[@rinja4764]

YESSSSSS

[@gilbertgivens3960]

Hayley is soooooooo vocally underrated!!! I love Paramore and I'm a brutha from the hoodest of hoods. lol

[@gilbertgivens3960]

WELCOME BACCCCK! And next time don't keep us waiting so darn loooooong!!! lol

[@thiagooliveira4089]

Awesome cover. And an entirely new album could be made just inside the universe of that Taylor York's guitar at the end. Very intriguing melody.

[@jasonbombardier1159]

I'm so excited for this album. It sounds super fun 😍

[@kevingilreyes303]

Yessss

[@yorga6544]

Te amarei pra sempre, paramore ❤❤

[@valen_tuna]

OMG, I love Hayley’s voice. Thanks for bringing Paramore to my life 😭

[@idc9053]

I ADORE ITTTTT

[@bartoszjurand6744]

My God this is perfect song for Paramore, Hayley is on the masterpiece vocal level here - AWESOME!! Paramore family is waiting for your big comeback and the new chapter so much, send love from Poland ❤

[@ItSSFunDLP]

Everything about this is just so perfect Love it!

[@nockyg4216]

being early to a paramore song feels unreal

[@omgnuub]

it's not a paramore song

[@josephdylan2424]

this is a tribute to

[@nockyg4216]

thank you for telling me bc i had no idea

[@chandlerallum1]

I started to get into Paramore since October, and I have to say that the group’s music is getting better and better

[@ilanabonana]

YAAAYY