Wow.

  • Wow.
    Posted by Hayley
    12.4.11

    Wow.

    I remember when this was every other band’s crowd. We opened the show and we got about 15 minutes each night to prove ourselves. The night’s that we spent wondering if anyone even cared enough to at least say hi when they passed by our merch booth on their way out the door. And all the times that I ended up just giving away t-shirts because counting dollars and change in front of people makes me nervous… it STILL makes me nervous.

    Now, when we drive up to venues, I see our band’s name on the marquee. The same band that practiced in Jeremy’s living room ‘til his parents said we needed to go home. A lot of times there’s already a line of people waiting for doors to open. And we always always get to play an encore. (Well, what do you expect when we save our biggest song for dead last, haha).

    Maybe I should’ve written this on Thanksgiving…? I feel so blessed, so empowered, and so loved by all of our fans. Thank you for giving us a constant reason to be grateful. I never want anyone to be able to say that we don’t realize what we have. So, every now and then, just expect to see me get all sappy and lovey dovey and let you all know that we feel you here with us all the time. Love you wonderful people!!

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Submitted by Hayley
on December 4, 2011 - 2:40pm

Wow.

I remember when this was every other band’s crowd. We opened the show and we got about 15 minutes each night to prove ourselves. The night’s that we spent wondering if anyone even cared enough to at least say hi when they passed by our merch booth on their way out the door. And all the times that I ended up just giving away t-shirts because counting dollars and change in front of people makes me nervous… it STILL makes me nervous.

Now, when we drive up to venues, I see our band’s name on the marquee. The same band that practiced in Jeremy’s living room ‘til his parents said we needed to go home. A lot of times there’s already a line of people waiting for doors to open. And we always always get to play an encore. (Well, what do you expect when we save our biggest song for dead last, haha).

Maybe I should’ve written this on Thanksgiving…? I feel so blessed, so empowered, and so loved by all of our fans. Thank you for giving us a constant reason to be grateful. I never want anyone to be able to say that we don’t realize what we have. So, every now and then, just expect to see me get all sappy and lovey dovey and let you all know that we feel you here with us all the time. Love you wonderful people!!

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October 2, 2012 - 1:39am — JennieBrowse
reading your posts and blogs is seriously so inspiring i love it. you are one of the few bands that is actually grateful for all that you have and that actually worked to get there. you are all so real and down to earth and intelligent and talented and beautiful, which is an extremely rare combination. thank you for making my day every time you write a post or a blog about your fans or any life issue it makes me so happy :) <3
Mini Pant's picture

May 2, 2012 - 3:27pm — Mini Pant
we love you too u guys inspire all of us so much!!
Ednardo's picture

January 27, 2012 - 12:24pm — Ednardo
No, Hayley, Thank Y'ALL, for the amazing energy we feel flowing right from the stage when paramore is on it! I just ask you now not to ever stop having so much love and rythm in your songs! Again, Thank you for making me feel so young and such a happy dreamer!
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January 24, 2012 - 11:15pm — XxYukixX
Paramore is so wondeful and inspiring that it would be impossible to not get more fans! But it's more like a family reunion and the family continues to grow and this family will always be a family. And as family we support each other, so you'll always have your family's support and love! :)
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January 7, 2012 - 1:56am — cantfish
Ramon Andrew Mahamuth --San Antonio, TX E-mail: Cantfish@rock.com ( your moderator friend Rachel warned me about not posting my e-mail address. So far, nothing at all has come of it; and besides, how else are you supposed to get in touch with me when you want to, Ms. Hayley WIlliams? =) The warning was nice though__ I appreciated it. ). So. Long time no see, huh? Happy New Year, to you too! I'm not going to lie; I know you don't blog post on here as much anymore, 'cause now you Twitter and Tumblr. I read 'em ( your posts, that is)__yand you do a pretty good job of throwing out updates pretty frequently. Good job on that! I've been listening to the new album (BNE); can't wait to see what you've been working on for another new one! Will you tie things in from the previous ones; make references to 'old songs' and 'crossroads' for when your ideas and concepts bump into each other__ old and new? I always like those kind of albums. Where there's a continuity and flow from one album to the next; like a Trilogy or Saga goes, in the cinema. LOL. Always good stuff ! [Make sure to leave footholds for even the one that comes after that one!. I want to see one like that. For sure! ] Anyways, ...."you never write, you never call". It's ok; "I can take a hint". "I know you're always busy". And all the other excuses there are for me to make for you. Nothing much happening down here in San Antonio. Weather was real nice, today; stayed nearly in the 70's all day; everyone was out and about in their shorts. As if it weren't the middle of winter! Had to visit the nice girls at Academy to return some tennis shoes I had gotten for Christmas. Exchanged for some cheaper, more comfortable fitting ones, and now I got 20 bucks credit that I need to figure out how to spend. Won a 25 dollar (Surf and Turf dinner, I suppose), gift card for Red Lobster over the holidays at a raffle during a Christmas party. LOL. Highlight of year, I'll tell ya'. -Andrew
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December 28, 2011 - 12:05pm — _deathDOLL_
I love you! -parawhore since 2006
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December 28, 2011 - 5:59am — aLi__MaRie
You getting lovey dovey & sappy is part of what makes you the band you are. I am proud to be a part of the ParaFamily and have been since 2005 :) I was one of those faces in the Warped crowd you wondered "why are you still here"... well, because you keep us coming back, with you caring & making music that gets me through every rough patch imaginable. I ALMOST got to meet you back stage in San Diego on Warped, but it didn't happen because I was apparently interrupting a M&G (oops!) haha. I would love to meet you all one day and personally thank you for the music that has been replaying in my head over the past ...7 years? wow. Thanks for sharing your talents with us & THANK GOD He gave them to you haha... because the world wouldn't do without this band... PARAMORE IS A BAND
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December 24, 2011 - 8:20pm — JessieLWillie
:,) love you.
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December 23, 2011 - 11:24am — Skye_2
We all love you too! You're the most amazing band out there and we'll always love you. Because we (still) love Paramore, and Paramore is (still) a band!
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December 21, 2011 - 7:28pm — RiotttGirl
we love you too and always will support!!
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December 14, 2011 - 4:00am — faramore_4
i cried a bit because im so touched & PROUD TO BE ONE OF PARAFAMILY
Mini Pant's picture

December 13, 2011 - 5:36am — Mini Pant
we love you too!!
Mini Pant's picture

December 13, 2011 - 5:32am — Mini Pant
we love you too!!
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December 13, 2011 - 12:24am — Lost_n_Music
I love you guys so much! I know you understand what its like to be absolutely head over heels for a band and that is the way I have been since I was 11 years old listening to your first and at that time only album. God, my family and Paramore have gotten me through the hardest times and I can't thank YOU guys enough for sticking through the rough stuff and holding on to your morals throughout your journey as a band. Thank you so much. Please don't ever stop what you are doing. -Rachael
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December 12, 2011 - 1:00am — rob_flaviano
we should be the one thanking you for changing our lives... we will always be here for the band... you guys rock!!
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December 11, 2011 - 11:15am — DaniLikesDinosa...
Love you too guys! I'd love you even more if you came back to England(wink nudge);D
BLT's picture

December 10, 2011 - 10:56pm — BLT
You deserve every bit of blessing that you have received! You are such a major inspiration to aspiring bands who are currently feeling the same way you felt... but deep down KNOW, beyond a shadow of a doubt that, that they have something unique and revolutionary! Thank you for the encouragement and hope!!! God Bless Bobbi, Fresh Wreckage
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December 10, 2011 - 4:56pm — ben_3
You are blessed! We love you! We're waiting the new album! God bless you! I'm Ben, from Hungary
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December 10, 2011 - 4:10pm — Paralighter023
I love you too!
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December 10, 2011 - 8:22am — pAr@Ven0m13
love you guys so much :') i want 2 give back everything u give 2 us but dont know how. ur music is truly inspirational & iv never loved something as much as i love paramore! hope u will come 2 Ireland soon. my life would b complete if i saw u guys in concert xoxo
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December 10, 2011 - 12:14am — Sandra Rocha
:') i'm so proud of being a parawhore..
paramoreprincess13's picture

December 9, 2011 - 4:05pm — paramoreprincess13
Love you too. More than you'll ever know
katybelle_2's picture

December 9, 2011 - 9:30am — katybelle_2
See thats the thing about being AWESOME.... people everywhere love you.. Personally your one of my favorite bands. and thats saying something cause I like alotta bands....bro.. :)
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December 8, 2011 - 12:40pm — clyde
u guys rock!!:)
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December 8, 2011 - 11:33am — Valeria Barraza
awwws! c': i will cry! i love you too, paramore it never ends! we are paramore c:
Emi_7's picture

December 8, 2011 - 8:20am — Emi_7
Love you too Hayley
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December 8, 2011 - 6:21am — paraKID
woo!
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December 7, 2011 - 11:50pm — AiRah
I am really a big fan of yours. All of your songs really rocks and I hope you guys will visit our country (Philippines) and have a huge concert hehehe.
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December 7, 2011 - 10:35pm — Kit_Kat1124
I could never imagine it being a small crowd that yall played for. I am happy my niece introduced your music to me. I have yet to be able to see yall Live but believe me I wish I had. Once yall are able to return to Texas I hope I will be able to be there. I ABSOLUTLEY LOVE yalls music!! It speaks the words that I can never find to say. Keep on rockin cause as long as yall are playing we will be listening!!! WE LOVE YOU PARAMORE!!!!
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December 7, 2011 - 6:48pm — Mariana L.Strange
LOVE YOU TOO!! you are amazing people that have taught me to not be afraid of saying what i think, so thanks for that and many more things! again, LOVE YOU PARAMORE!! :)

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