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{{Infobox song
{{Infobox single <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject_Songs -->
| Name = Now
| name = Now
| Cover = Paramore - Now cover.jpg
| cover = Paramore - Now cover.jpg
| Artist = [[Paramore]]
| alt =
| from Album = [[Paramore (album)|Paramore]]
| type = single
| Released = January 22, 2013
| artist = [[Paramore]]
| Format = {{flatlist|
| album = [[Paramore (album)|Paramore]]
| released = January 22, 2013
*[[Music download|Digital download]]
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| recorded = 2012 in [[Los Angeles]], [[California]]
*[[promo CD]]}}
| studio =
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| Recorded = 2012 in [[Los Angeles]], [[California]]
| Genre = {{flatlist|
| venue =
| genre = {{flatlist|
* [[Pop punk]]<ref name=Spin/>
* [[Pop punk]]<ref name=Spin/>
* [[alternative rock]]<ref>{{cite web|author=Matt Collar |url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/paramore-mw0002479086 |title=Review: ''Paramore''|publisher=AllMusic|date=April 7, 2013|accessdate=March 10, 2015}}</ref>
* [[alternative rock]]<ref>{{cite web|first=Matt|last=Collar |url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/paramore-mw0002479086 |title=Review: ''Paramore''|publisher=AllMusic|date=April 7, 2013|accessdate=March 10, 2015}}</ref>
}}
}}
| Length = 4:07
| length = 4:07
| Label = [[Fueled by Ramen]]
| label = [[Fueled by Ramen]]
| Writer = {{flatlist|
| writer = {{flatlist|
*[[Hayley Williams]]
* [[Hayley Williams]]
*[[Taylor York]]}}
* [[Taylor York]]
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| Producer = {{flatlist|
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*[[Justin Meldal-Johnsen]]
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*Taylor York}}
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| Last single ="[[Monster (Paramore song)|Monster]]"<br>(2011)
| This single = "'''Now'''"<br />(2013)
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| Next single = "[[Still Into You]]"<br />(2013)
{{Extra music sample
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| type = single
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| filename = Paramore - Now.ogg
| title = "Now"
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| description = 17 second sample from Paramore's "Now"
}}
}}
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| producer = {{flatlist|
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* [[Justin Meldal-Johnsen]]
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* {{nowrap|Taylor York}}
}}
}}
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| prev_title = [[Monster (Paramore song)|Monster]]
| prev_year = 2011
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| next_title = [[Still Into You]]
| next_year = 2013
| misc = {{Audio sample
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| type = single
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| file = Paramore - Now.ogg
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| description = 17 second sample from Paramore's "Now"}}
{{External music video|{{YouTube|G133kjKy91U|"Now"}}
}}
}}

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"'''Now'''" is a song by American [[Rock music|rock]] band [[Paramore]]. It was released on January 22, 2013, as the first single from their [[Paramore (album)|self-titled fourth album]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://thecelebritycafe.com/feature/2013/01/paramore-gives-fans-taste-their-new-single-now|title=Paramore gives fans a taste of new single 'Now'|publisher=TheCelebrityCafe.com|first=April|last=Chieffo|date=2013-01-05|accessdate=2013-05-12|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130121131059/http://thecelebritycafe.com/feature/2013/01/paramore-gives-fans-taste-their-new-single-now|archivedate=2013-01-21}}</ref> The song impacted radio on January 29, 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allaccess.com/mail/archive/eweekly/alternative/2013-1-22.html|title=AllAccess.com Alternative eWeekly|work=AllAccess|date=January 22, 2013|accessdate=July 3, 2016}}</ref> It is their first single in an album to not feature former band members [[Josh Farro|Josh]] and [[Zac Farro]] since their departure in 2010. "Now" received acclaim from [[music critics]], with reviewers praising its production, lyrical content, and [[Hayley Williams]]' vocal delivery on the track. The single achieved moderate commercial success, ranking within the top 20 of [[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'s [[Hot Rock Songs]] and [[Alternative Songs]]. It is a playable song in the video game [[Rocksmith 2014]]. "Now" is written in the key of [[C major]].<ref>{{Cite web|last1=Hayley|first1=Williams|last2=Taylor|first2=York|last3=Paramore|date=2013-11-04|title=Now|url=https://www.musicnotes.com/sheetmusic/mtd.asp?ppn=MN0126530|access-date=2021-06-02|website=Musicnotes.com}}</ref>


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"'''Now'''" is a song by the American [[Rock music|rock]] band [[Paramore]]. It was released on January 22, 2013 as the first single from their fourth album, the self-titled ''[[Paramore (album)|Paramore]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://thecelebritycafe.com/feature/2013/01/paramore-gives-fans-taste-their-new-single-now |title=Paramore gives fans a taste of new single 'Now'|publisher=TheCelebrityCafe.com|first=April|last=Chieffo|date=2013-01-05 |accessdate=2013-05-12}}</ref> It is their first single in an album to not feature former band members [[Josh Farro|Josh]] and [[Zac Farro]] since their departure in 2010. "Now" received acclaim from [[music critics]], with reviewers praising its production, lyrical content, and [[Hayley Williams]]' vocal delivery on the track. The single achieved moderate commercial success, ranking within the top 20 of [[Billboard]]'s [[Hot Rock Songs]] and [[Alternative Songs]].
==Background==
==Background==
"Now" was written as a song that helped Paramore transition from the past to the present. According to [[Hayley Williams]], "The first half of this record ... was all about getting to a new place, moving forward. And when we wrote 'Now,' by the end of the song I was like 'We're there. We got to that point and now we can really focus on what's next,'"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1703630/paramore-still-into-you-single.jhtml |title=Paramore Get Personal On New Single 'Still Into You' - Music, Celebrity, Artist News |publisher=MTV.com |date=2013-03-14 |accessdate=2013-03-20}}</ref>
"Now" was written as a song that helped Paramore transition from the past to the present. According to [[Hayley Williams]], "The first half of this record ... was all about getting to a new place, moving forward. And when we wrote 'Now,' by the end of the song I was like 'We're there. We got to that point and now we can really focus on what's next.'"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1703630/paramore-still-into-you-single.jhtml |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130317002324/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1703630/paramore-still-into-you-single.jhtml |url-status=dead |archive-date=March 17, 2013 |title=Paramore Get Personal On New Single 'Still Into You' - Music, Celebrity, Artist News |publisher=MTV.com |date=2013-03-14 |accessdate=2013-03-20}}</ref>


==Reception==
==Reception==
"Now" received critical acclaim from critics. David Marchese of ''[[Spin (magazine)|Spin]]'' rated the song an 8/10 and praised it for being catchy, commenting ""Now" is a pretty nifty bait-and-switch" and said that Paramore has been listening to "weirder" bands.<ref name=Spin>{{cite web|author=|url=http://www.spin.com/articles/paramore-hayley-williams-now-single-leak-reviews |title=Paramore's New Single 'Now': Our Impulsive Reviews |publisher=SPIN |date=2013-01-22 |accessdate=2013-01-30}}</ref> James Brindle of Burton Mail rated the song a 4/5, saying it has a "fantastically catchy chorus and showcases Hayley Williams’ immaculate vocals to great effect" and compared it with [[Blink-182]]'s newer material.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/Whats-On/Music/Single-Reviews-20130125080000.htm |title=Single Reviews &#124; Burton Mail &#124; Whats-On &#124; Music |publisher=Burton Mail |date=2013-01-25 |accessdate=2013-01-30}}</ref> Matthew Leimkuehler of ''[[Columbia Missourian]]'' rated the song a 5/5, stating "This particular track has more of an edge to it, while still containing one of the best hooks delivered from a rock band in the last few years" and comments that the band can still deliver without the Farro brothers.<ref>{{cite web|author=Wednesday, January 23, 2013 9:02 am |url=http://www.nwmissourinews.com/features/article_41329436-65d2-11e2-8ec2-0019bb30f31a.html |title=Paramore release comeback single - Northwest Missourian: Features |publisher=Nwmissourinews.com |date=2013-01-23 |accessdate=2013-01-30}}</ref> Popdust rated the song a 4/5, commenting "When Williams sings about not giving up over scrambling drums and frantic guitars on the track’s bridge, it’s hard to not go all in with her."<ref>{{cite web|author=Maura Johnston |url=http://popdust.com/2013/04/10/paramore-now-paramore-review/ |title=Paramore's "Paramore" Reviewed: "Now" |publisher=Popdust |date= |accessdate=2013-04-11}}</ref>
"Now" received critical acclaim from critics. David Marchese of ''[[Spin (magazine)|Spin]]'' rated the song an 8/10 and praised it for being catchy, commenting ""Now" is a pretty nifty bait-and-switch" and said that Paramore has been listening to "weirder" bands.<ref name=Spin>{{cite web|author=|url=https://www.spin.com/2013/01/paramore-hayley-williams-now-single-leak-reviews/ |title=Paramore's New Single 'Now': Our Impulsive Reviews |publisher=SPIN |date=2013-01-22 |accessdate=2013-01-30}}</ref> James Brindle of Burton Mail rated the song a 4/5, saying it has a "fantastically catchy chorus and showcases Hayley Williams’ immaculate vocals to great effect" and compared it with [[Blink-182]]'s newer material.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/Whats-On/Music/Single-Reviews-20130125080000.htm |title=Single Reviews &#124; Burton Mail &#124; Whats-On &#124; Music |publisher=Burton Mail |date=2013-01-25 |accessdate=2013-01-30 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130127024625/http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/Whats-On/Music/Single-Reviews-20130125080000.htm |archivedate=2013-01-27 }}</ref> Matthew Leimkuehler of ''[[Columbia Missourian]]'' rated the song a 5/5, stating "This particular track has more of an edge to it, while still containing one of the best hooks delivered from a rock band in the last few years" and comments that the band can still deliver without the Farro brothers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nwmissourinews.com/features/article_41329436-65d2-11e2-8ec2-0019bb30f31a.html |title=Paramore release comeback single - Northwest Missourian: Features |publisher=Nwmissourinews.com |date=2013-01-23 |accessdate=2013-01-30}}</ref> Popdust rated the song a 4/5, commenting "When Williams sings about not giving up over scrambling drums and frantic guitars on the track’s bridge, it’s hard to not go all in with her."<ref>{{cite web|first=Maura|last=Johnston |author-link=Maura Johnston |url=http://popdust.com/2013/04/10/paramore-now-paramore-review/ |title=Paramore's "Paramore" Reviewed: "Now" |work=Popdust |date= 10 April 2013|accessdate=2013-04-11}}</ref>


== Music video==
== Music video==
The music video was directed by [[Cloud (dancer)|Daniel "Cloud" Campos]] and was inspired by a piece of artwork by [[Banksy]]. Williams explains "The song feels like it has a bit of violence to it, but its not about that at all. It's about embracing something more than that and looking forward to something that maybe you can’t see yet, believing before you see ... When people watch the video, I think it comes across, hopefully, clearly that love always wins in the end."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1552293/paramores-new-album-sounds-like-the-last-3-years-of-our-lives-exclusive-video |title=Paramore's New Album Sounds Like the 'Last 3 Years of Our Lives': Exclusive Video |publisher=Billboard |date=2013-03-15 |accessdate=2013-05-11}}</ref> The music video premiered on February 11, 2013 on [[MTV]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1701820/paramore-now-music-video-premiere.jhtml |title=Paramore's 'Now' Video: Watch It Here First! - Music, Celebrity, Artist News |publisher=MTV.com |date=2013-02-11 |accessdate=2013-05-11}}</ref> and was uploaded to the [[Fueled by Ramen]] [[YouTube]] channel the next day.
The music video was directed by [[Cloud (dancer)|Daniel "Cloud" Campos]] and was inspired by a piece of artwork by [[Banksy]]. Williams explains "The song feels like it has a bit of violence to it, but its not about that at all. It's about embracing something more than that and looking forward to something that maybe you can’t see yet, believing before you see ... When people watch the video, I think it comes across, hopefully, clearly that love always wins in the end."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1552293/paramores-new-album-sounds-like-the-last-3-years-of-our-lives-exclusive-video |title=Paramore's New Album Sounds Like the 'Last 3 Years of Our Lives': Exclusive Video |publisher=Billboard |date=2013-03-15 |accessdate=2013-05-11}}</ref> The music video premiered on February 11, 2013, on [[MTV]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1701820/paramore-now-music-video-premiere.jhtml |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130213110003/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1701820/paramore-now-music-video-premiere.jhtml |url-status=dead |archive-date=February 13, 2013 |title=Paramore's 'Now' Video: Watch It Here First! - Music, Celebrity, Artist News |publisher=MTV.com |date=2013-02-11 |accessdate=2013-05-11}}</ref> and was uploaded to the [[Fueled by Ramen]] [[YouTube]] channel the next day.


The video starts off in the middle of a field with Williams and a soldier. The field is bare except for a tree in the background between Williams and the soldier. There is also a slight fog. Williams and the soldier lock eyes, then the soldier throws a hand grenade. The song opens as Williams closes her eyes, just before the grenade explodes. She falls, and a sequence of action ensues, with men who appear to be with Williams (including [[Jeremy Davis]] and [[Taylor York]]) fighting men on the soldier's side. As Williams walks over to the soldier, Davis and York continuously tackle anyone trying to reach her. Continuing to walk, a person hands Williams a gas flare which she sets off, making soldiers around cough to put on their gas masks. While showing shots of people who get hit have bursts of colored dust as a metaphor for blood, Williams eventually stands face-to-face with the soldier. She gets hit with a baton at the back of her head as the song enters the bridge, causing bright blue dust to fly everywhere and her hair and clothing to be covered in it. She looks around and sees Davis and York pinned down and charges the soldier, but is seized by his men. The soldier pulls out a baton and prepares to strike her, but she breaks free and hugs the soldier. His motions freeze, he drops his baton and he hugs her back, leaving everyone on the battlefield cheering. The video closes with a shot of the soldier and Williams together, still hugging.
The video begins in the middle of a foggy field with [[Hayley Williams]] and a soldier. Their eyes are locked on each other, and then the soldier throws a hand grenade. The song starts as Williams closes her eyes just before the grenade explodes. When she's down, a sequence of action ensues with men who appear to be with Williams (including [[Jeremy Davis]] and [[Taylor York]]) fighting men on the soldier's side. As Williams makes a trek towards the soldier, men on her side continuously tackle anyone trying to reach her. Someone hands Williams a color flare she sets off, making soldiers put on gas masks. The others with flares get hit by the soldiers with batons and cause bursts of colored dust as a metaphor for blood. Williams eventually stands face-to-face with the soldier and gets hit with a baton as the song enters the bridge, causing bright blue dust to go everywhere on her. After she looks around and sees Davis and York pinned down, she charges the soldier but is seized by his men. The soldier pulls out a baton and prepares to strike her, but she breaks free and hugs him. His motions freeze, he drops his baton and hugs her back, leaving everyone on the battlefield cheering. The video closes with a shot of Williams still hugging the soldier as he closes his eyes.


As of October 2022, the music video for "Now" has over 38 million views on [[YouTube]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G133kjKy91U|title=Paramore: Now [OFFICIAL VIDEO]|publisher=[[YouTube]]|author=Paramore|date=February 13, 2013|access-date=October 17, 2022}}</ref>
==Chart performance==

==Charts==
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===Weekly charts===
===Weekly charts===
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{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"
|+ Weekly chart performance for "Now"
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! Chart (2013)
! scope="col"| Chart (2013)
! Peak<br/>position
! scope="col"| Peak<br/>position
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! scope="row"| Australia ([[ARIA Charts|ARIA]])<ref>{{cite web |url=http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/23790/20130219-1428/Issue1197.pdf |title=The ARIA Report |publisher=[[Pandora Archive]] |date=February 19, 2013 |accessdate=April 11, 2013}}</ref>
! scope="row"| Australia ([[ARIA Charts|ARIA]])<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.aria.com.au/Issue1197.pdf |archive-url=https://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20130219032800/http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/23790/20130219-1428/Issue1197.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-date=2013-02-19 |title=The ARIA Report |publisher=[[Australian Web Archive]] |date=February 19, 2013 |accessdate=April 11, 2013}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>
| 86
| style="text-align:center;"|86
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{{singlechart|Austria|70|artist=Paramore|song=Now|accessdate=May 5, 2013|rowheader=true}}
{{single chart|Austria|70|artist=Paramore|song=Now|accessdate=May 5, 2013|rowheader=true}}
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{{singlechart|Flanders Tip|70|artist=Paramore|song=Now|accessdate=May 5, 2013|rowheader=true}}
{{single chart|Flanders Tip|70|artist=Paramore|song=Now|accessdate=May 5, 2013|rowheader=true}}
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{{singlechart|Billboardjapanhot100|90|artist=Paramore|accessdate=April 18, 2013|rowheader=true}}
{{single chart|Billboardjapanhot100|90|artist=Paramore|accessdate=April 18, 2013|rowheader=true}}
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! scope="row"| [[Portuguese Singles Chart|Portugal]] ([[Associação Fonográfica Portuguesa|AFP]])<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://acharts.co/portugal_singles_top_50/2013/14|title=PORTUGAL SINGLES TOP 50|publisher=[[Associação Fonográfica Portuguesa]]|date=March 31, 2013|access-date=May 31, 2022}}</ref>
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{{singlechart|UK|39|date=2013-03-09|accessdate=May 5, 2013|rowheader=true}}
| 30
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{{single chart|UK|39|date=2013-03-09|accessdate=May 5, 2013|rowheader=true}}
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{{singlechart|UKrock|2|date=2013-03-09|accessdate=March 3, 2013|rowheader=true}}
{{single chart|UKrock|2|date=2013-03-09|accessdate=March 3, 2013|rowheader=true}}
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! scope="row"| US [[Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles]] (''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'')<ref>{{cite web|title=Bubbling Under Hot 100: Feb 09, 2013|url=http://www.billboard.com/biz/charts/2013-02-09/bubbling-under-hot-100-singles|work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|accessdate=May 5, 2013|date=February 9, 2013}}</ref>
! scope="row"| US [[Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles]] (''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'')<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Bubbling Under Hot 100: Feb 09, 2013|url=http://www.billboard.com/biz/charts/2013-02-09/bubbling-under-hot-100-singles|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|accessdate=May 5, 2013|date=February 9, 2013}}</ref>
| 3
| style="text-align:center;"| 2
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{{singlechart|Billboardrocksongs|16|artist=Paramore|accessdate=April 23, 2013|rowheader=true}}
{{single chart|Billboardrocksongs|16|artist=Paramore|accessdate=April 23, 2013|rowheader=true}}
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{{singlechart|Billboardrockairplay|26|artist=Paramore|accessdate=April 23, 2013|rowheader=true}}
{{single chart|Billboardalternativesongs|13|artist=Paramore|accessdate=April 23, 2013|rowheader=true}}
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{{singlechart|Billboardalternativesongs|13|artist=Paramore|accessdate=April 23, 2013|rowheader=true}}
{{single chart|Billboardrockairplay|26|artist=Paramore|accessdate=April 23, 2013|rowheader=true}}
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===Year-end charts===
===Year-end charts===
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! scope="row"| US Hot Rock Songs (''Billboard'')<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2013/hot-rock-songs |title=Hot Rock Songs: Year End 2013 |work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |accessdate=December 21, 2014}}</ref>
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!scope="col"| Position
| style="text-align:center;"| 91
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! scope="row"| US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (''Billboard'')<ref>{{cite magazine |url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2013/hot-rock-songs |title=Hot Rock Songs: Year End 2013 |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |accessdate=December 21, 2014}}</ref>
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{YouTube|G133kjKy91U|"Now" music video}}
* {{MetroLyrics song|paramore|now}}<!-- Licensed lyrics provider -->


{{Paramore}}
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Latest revision as of 21:33, 24 December 2024

"Now"
Single by Paramore
from the album Paramore
ReleasedJanuary 22, 2013
Recorded2012 in Los Angeles, California
Genre
Length4:07
LabelFueled by Ramen
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Paramore singles chronology
"Monster"
(2011) 		"Now"
(2013) 		"Still Into You"
(2013)
Audio sample
17 second sample from Paramore's "Now"
Music video
"Now" on YouTube

"Now" is a song by American rock band Paramore. It was released on January 22, 2013, as the first single from their self-titled fourth album.[3] The song impacted radio on January 29, 2013.[4] It is their first single in an album to not feature former band members Josh and Zac Farro since their departure in 2010. "Now" received acclaim from music critics, with reviewers praising its production, lyrical content, and Hayley Williams' vocal delivery on the track. The single achieved moderate commercial success, ranking within the top 20 of Billboard's Hot Rock Songs and Alternative Songs. It is a playable song in the video game Rocksmith 2014. "Now" is written in the key of C major.[5]

Background

[edit]

"Now" was written as a song that helped Paramore transition from the past to the present. According to Hayley Williams, "The first half of this record ... was all about getting to a new place, moving forward. And when we wrote 'Now,' by the end of the song I was like 'We're there. We got to that point and now we can really focus on what's next.'"[6]

Reception

[edit]

"Now" received critical acclaim from critics. David Marchese of Spin rated the song an 8/10 and praised it for being catchy, commenting ""Now" is a pretty nifty bait-and-switch" and said that Paramore has been listening to "weirder" bands.[1] James Brindle of Burton Mail rated the song a 4/5, saying it has a "fantastically catchy chorus and showcases Hayley Williams’ immaculate vocals to great effect" and compared it with Blink-182's newer material.[7] Matthew Leimkuehler of Columbia Missourian rated the song a 5/5, stating "This particular track has more of an edge to it, while still containing one of the best hooks delivered from a rock band in the last few years" and comments that the band can still deliver without the Farro brothers.[8] Popdust rated the song a 4/5, commenting "When Williams sings about not giving up over scrambling drums and frantic guitars on the track’s bridge, it’s hard to not go all in with her."[9]

Music video

[edit]

The music video was directed by Daniel "Cloud" Campos and was inspired by a piece of artwork by Banksy. Williams explains "The song feels like it has a bit of violence to it, but its not about that at all. It's about embracing something more than that and looking forward to something that maybe you can’t see yet, believing before you see ... When people watch the video, I think it comes across, hopefully, clearly that love always wins in the end."[10] The music video premiered on February 11, 2013, on MTV,[11] and was uploaded to the Fueled by Ramen YouTube channel the next day.

The video begins in the middle of a foggy field with Hayley Williams and a soldier. Their eyes are locked on each other, and then the soldier throws a hand grenade. The song starts as Williams closes her eyes just before the grenade explodes. When she's down, a sequence of action ensues with men who appear to be with Williams (including Jeremy Davis and Taylor York) fighting men on the soldier's side. As Williams makes a trek towards the soldier, men on her side continuously tackle anyone trying to reach her. Someone hands Williams a color flare she sets off, making soldiers put on gas masks. The others with flares get hit by the soldiers with batons and cause bursts of colored dust as a metaphor for blood. Williams eventually stands face-to-face with the soldier and gets hit with a baton as the song enters the bridge, causing bright blue dust to go everywhere on her. After she looks around and sees Davis and York pinned down, she charges the soldier but is seized by his men. The soldier pulls out a baton and prepares to strike her, but she breaks free and hugs him. His motions freeze, he drops his baton and hugs her back, leaving everyone on the battlefield cheering. The video closes with a shot of Williams still hugging the soldier as he closes his eyes.

As of October 2022, the music video for "Now" has over 38 million views on YouTube.[12]

Charts

[edit]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ a b "Paramore's New Single 'Now': Our Impulsive Reviews". SPIN. 2013-01-22. Retrieved 2013-01-30.
  2. ^ Collar, Matt (April 7, 2013). "Review: Paramore". AllMusic. Retrieved March 10, 2015.
  3. ^ Chieffo, April (2013-01-05). "Paramore gives fans a taste of new single 'Now'". TheCelebrityCafe.com. Archived from the original on 2013-01-21. Retrieved 2013-05-12.
  4. ^ "AllAccess.com Alternative eWeekly". AllAccess. January 22, 2013. Retrieved July 3, 2016.
  5. ^ Hayley, Williams; Taylor, York; Paramore (2013-11-04). "Now". Musicnotes.com. Retrieved 2021-06-02.
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