Q&A:
Q: also how did it initially feel to see the new album top the US charts after all the work you put into it?
A: The debut at #1 was the cherry on top of making the album we are proudest of. Vindication for sticking together! @jdcarstens17 #AskParamore
Q: Have you been enjoying the self-titled tour?

A: The Self-Titled Tour is everything we've worked for all yr long. Such a relief to be on it and have it be a success. YAY!
Q: Where do you get your inspiration to write songs from?

A: Inspiration can come from real life experience, a good book, a great song, a movie... Just has to be from the ❤
Q: do you still fan girl when you hear @paramore on the radio?
A: It will never get old hearing @paramore songs on the radio. Every time is like that scene from That Thing You Do
Q: How has the self titled album/tour changed your lives?
A: Self-Titled album & this tour have made us more confident/fearless. We don't question things as often. We know who we are.
Q: Why did you decide to write 'Part 2' to 'Let the Flames..'?
A: Both LTFB & Pt. ll are about faith. Ever-growing/changing fixture in our lives. One picks up where other left off.
Q: How long have y'all been friends, and is there a certain way y'all met

A: Been friends for over 10 yrs! Met Jerm @ tryout for his funk cover band. Met T @ a middle school football game!
Q: Hayley, how does it feel knowing how big of a fashion inspiration you are to people?
A: Sorta makes me laugh that I could be anyone's fashion inspiration. I wear what I like! I don't know fashion.
Q: Why did you name the band Paramore
A: "Paramour" = secret lover. Other translations mean "for love". "Paramore" was 1 of our friend's Mom's maiden name!
Q: Do you dye your hair with the blood of haters?
A: Yeah, my red hair was dyed with the blood of our haters. Now I mix it w/ some yellow to get it this nice orange.
Q:
A: It's not annoying but it's wild that we create such personal art only to put it out and have it basically be judged!
Q: Do you have any strange phobias?
A: As far as I know, my only real phobia is of spiders. Eight legged bastards!
Q: what is one of your favorite tour memories?
A: Got in a "fight" w/ bar security when I was 16 cause they kicked me out of 1 of our shows since I was too young.
Q: favorite/most meaningful lyric that you've ever written?
A: "What a mess/what a mystery we've made/of love & other simple things/Learning to forgive/even when it wasn't a mistake"
Q: Was that your beyonce moment?
A: I felt wind blowing through my hair and everything💁
Q: what's the best concert you've ever been to?
A: Eminem @ Bonnaroo or Mew @ SummerSonic in 2009 - Jeremy
Q: how is touring now different then touring when you were younger? Less junk food?
A: Healthier friendships. More creativity. Harder work! We are so blessed.
Q: do you have any rituals before a show?
A: We have prayed before every show we've played since we started in 2005
Q: take this time to realize that you always force a smile in the midst of a trial and everything is always right #CircleNeverEnds
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that song was heavily influenced by a band called Dredg and their song "Sanzen"