10 THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT RIOT by PARAMORE

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Did you know that Hayley Williams of Paramore felt conflicted about writing lyrics to one of the bands biggest hits? Or the controversy surrounding the concept of the band's breaktrhough album? Who was Hayley singing about in "Misery Business?" Stick around and we will answer these questions and more!

1. Music RIOT!

Paramore frontwoman Hayley Williams and producer David Bendeth argued over the album's title.

“For us, the title ‘RIOT!’ literally means an unbridled outburst of emotions. When we were writing, it seemed like our thoughts and emotions were coming out so fast that we couldn’t control them. It felt like there was a riot within us. So the album takes our passion to a new level; it’s just all raw energy.” - Hayley Williams; Paramore Band Info, Paramore.net (May 10, 2008)

"We argued [over the album name] for half an hour. I went to get a dictionary to tell her what “riot” meant, and after, she sat with me on the couch and she said, “You’re wrong. This is about a different kind of riot. You’re using it literally. Don’t do that... That’s not the riot I mean. I mean a riot of music of people at a show. That kind of riot." - David Bendeth; Paramore’s ‘Riot!’ Producer David Bendeth Reflects.., Taylor Weatherby, Billboard (Jun 13, 2017)

2. Creative Freedom

Fueled By Ramen allowed the band complete control over the album's developmental process.

"She was luckily on this label Fueled by Ramen... they really allowed their artists freedom. Even though it was kind of a major label, there were no constrictions on what we did, so we were able to really, literally make this record by ourselves, just the band and myself." - David Bendeth; Paramore’s ‘Riot!’ Producer David Bendeth Reflects.., Taylor Weatherby, Billboard (Jun 13, 2017)

3. Teenage Angst

The album was written while the entire band were still just teenagers.

"The drummer was 13. Zac [Farro] was just, maybe he was 14 by then, but no older, and Hayley was 17 and Josh [Farro] 17, or turning 18 – they were very, very young. But the process was awesome, because they were great musicians to begin with and Hayley could really sing, so it wasn’t like it took a whole lot of work when it came to performances. When it came to the writing part, Hayley was extremely prolific, as was Josh, so the team together, the two of them, was sensational." - David Bendeth; Paramore’s ‘Riot!’ Producer David Bendeth Reflects.., Taylor Weatherby, Billboard (Jun 13, 2017)

4.One For The Broken

Riot was created to help inspire people going through difficult times.

"We made [Riot!] for people that, at that time, were going through a lot of things at home; that were dealing with things in their life. When I was making the record, I always thought about that kid that was out there, by themselves and lonely, and certainly dealing with bulls–t at home, at school, with friends — pain and suffering, depression. I felt like this was a ray of light, this record, that that would come through and make that drive to school, or whatever, that much more fun." - David Bendeth; Paramore’s ‘Riot!’ Producer David Bendeth Reflects.., Taylor Weatherby, Billboard (Jun 13, 2017)

5. One For The Fans

"Born For This" was written as a thank you to their fans.

“We wrote it as a message to them... They’re going to take us to the next level. Everything they’ve done has helped us so much… it’s really kept us going” - Hayley Williams; Paramore Band Info, Paramore.net (May 10, 2008)

The song also borrows the line "We want the airwaves back" from the song "Liberation Frequency" by Swedish hardcore band the Refused.

Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riot!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Misery_Business

Hayley Williams finally revealed who "Misery Business" is about, Koltan Greenwood, Alternative Press (May 8, 2020) - https://www.altpress.com/hayley-williams-says-who-paramore-misery-business-is-about/

Hot Dogs by Tycho, Penny Arcade, April 7, 2008 - https://www.penny-arcade.com/news/post/2008/04/07/hot-dogs

Paramore Band Info; Paramore.net, May 10, 2008 - https://web.archive.org/web/20080510222857/http://www.paramore.net/about

the girl from Paramore., Hayley Williams, Tumblr (May 31, 2015) - https://yelyahwilliams.tumblr.com/post/120396521867

Paramore’s ‘Riot!’ Producer David Bendeth Reflects...., Taylor Weatherby, Billboard, Jun 13, 2017 - https://www.billboard.com/music/rock/paramore-riot-10th-anniversary-producer-david-bendeth-interview-7832729/