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Paramore – The Only Exception Lyrics

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When I was younger,
I saw my daddy cry
And curse at the wind
He broke his own heart and I watched
As he tried to reassemble it
And my momma swore that
She would never let herself forget
And that was the day that I promised

I'd never sing of love if it does not exist
But darling, you are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception

You are the only exception
Maybe I know, somewhere deep in my soul
That love never lasts
And we've got to find other ways to make it alone
Or keep a straight face
And I've always lived like this
Keeping a comfortable distance
And up until now I had sworn to myself

that I'm content with loneliness
Because none of it was ever worth the risk
But you are the only exception
You are the only exception

You are the only exception
You are the only exception
I've got a tight grip on reality
But I can't let go of what's in front of me here

I know you're leaving in the morning when you wake up
Leave me with some kind of proof, it's not a dream, oh
You are the only exception
You are the only exception

You are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
And I'm on my way to believing
Oh, and I'm on my way to believing

Comments (15)

  • Anonymous
    I love paramores songs they are always about reality and this is one of their great songs this is to paramore keep writing songs with meaning dont go fake on any of us
  • Anonymous
    this song is da bomb! (really good)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • Anonymous
    i love haley williams(:
  • Anonymous
    This song is amazing, it really makes you smile and want to sing along. All of Paramore songs are that way but I'm thinking this one is my favorite:)
  • Anonymous
    i rlly love this song. its amazing and makes u feel so good inside. it makes u believe someone will always love u even if you don't believe in love. :)
  • Anonymous
    I love this song. It's saying there's always someone out there for everyone whether you believe in love or not.(:
  • Anonymous
    paramore is my fave band. i just sang this song for my town's summer talent show
  • Anonymous
    the song is very realistic specially when you talking abou LOVE, .very very nice
  • Anonymous
    This is one of those rare gems that gives me goose bumps every time I hear it!
  • Anonymous
    omg!!this song is amazing.everytime i hear it; it makes me think through alot.
  • Anonymous
    Dear Paramore,I am 11 years old and I love everytghing about you. I love that you're real and write beautiful, true, songs that speak to me and match my life perfectly. I beg and prey that you and the Farros will reunite and work out your differences. You are amazing, but Paramore won't be the same without them. Love ya so much Hayley, but i wish you could read this and understand what Paramore means to the true fans like myself.Love always,Norah
  • Mheljay Cayabyab Morada
    ^^
  • Meera Lou Taal
    niCe!:)
  • Nadine Rusli
    I love Paramore songs!
  • Theresia Wati
    Nadine kt mami ke rmh e'ma.. Skrg