Grow Up (Paramore song)

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"Grow Up"
Song by Paramore
from the album Paramore
ReleasedApril 5, 2013
Recorded2012
Genre
Length3:50
LabelFueled by Ramen
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)

"Grow Up" is a song by American rock band Paramore, and is the third track from their self-titled fourth studio album Paramore. Despite not being released as a single, the song charted at #36 on the UK Rock chart. It garnered acclaim from music critics, who called the song one of the standout tracks on Paramore, and praised its production and lyricism.

Composition[]

"Grow Up" was written by the band's lead singer Hayley Williams, and lead guitarist Taylor York. Production was handled by York and Justin Meldal-Johnsen. "Grow Up" includes a mid-tempo guitar, synthesizers and has a Caribbean backbeat, similar to that of No Doubt.[1] The song also contains a funk-influenced guitar riff.[2] Lyrically, "Grow Up" is about growing up as a person and leaving the past behind.

Critical reception[]

The song received positive reviews from music critics. Popdust gave the song a 4.5/5, commenting "The flourish of strings ... that accompanies her begging someone to admit they don't care is the power pop equivalent of a finger in the face, a thrilling moment on a record full of high points."[3] MTV Buzzworthy says "Here, the band swerves into new territory: synthesizers float, electronic fuzz blasts and flutters, and a mid-tempo guitar riff sounds almost ready for the dance floor. It's the kind of shift No Doubt nailed before them, and Paramore lives up to their former tour partners' example."[4] The Stylus regards the song as "super fun and playful", adding "It’s hard not to move your shoulders to the beat and sing along".[5] Digital Spy says "Williams's ruthlessness is highlighted best on "Grow Up" as she tells her squeeze - or more likely the Farro brothers - that she had to move on"[6] Ed Masley at The Arizona Republic ranked it as the 15th best Paramore song, stating ""Grow Up" is one of several highlights of their new self-titled album that "wears its love of New Wave culture like an extreme asymmetrical bob."[2]

Chart performance[]

Chart (2013) Peak
position
UK Rock (The Official Charts Company)[7] 36

References[]

  1. ^ "After Split by Band, a Singer Grows Up". April 8, 2013. Retrieved January 3, 2015.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b "Playlist: 15 best Paramore songs, 'Twilight' to now". August 7, 2014. Retrieved January 3, 2015.
  3. ^ Maura Johnston. "Paramore's "Paramore" Reviewed: "Grow Up"". Popdust. Retrieved 2013-04-20.
  4. ^ "Paramore, 'Paramore': Track-By-Track Review". Buzzworthy.mtv.com. 2013-04-10. Retrieved 2013-04-20.
  5. ^ "Album Review: Paramore - Lifestyles - The Stylus - The College at Brockport". The Stylus. 2013-04-16. Retrieved 2013-04-20.
  6. ^ Lewis Corner (2013-04-08). "Paramore: 'Paramore' - Album review - Music Album Review". Digital Spy. Retrieved 2013-04-20.
  7. ^ "2013-04-20 Top 40 Rock & Metal Singles Archive". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 2013-04-20.
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