Hard Times

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"Hard Times" is a 2017 new wave–inspired pop-rock single by American band Paramore, known for its bright, upbeat sound paired with lyrics about emotional struggle and resilience.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf single
song
album After Laughter NERFINISHED
artist Paramore NERFINISHED
associatedWithTour After Laughter tour setlist
belongsToDiscographyOf Paramore NERFINISHED
chartPerformance charted in the United Kingdom
charted on US rock and alternative charts
contrastBetweenMusicAndLyrics upbeat instrumentation with introspective lyrics
countryOfOrigin United States of America
surface form: United States
criticalReception noted for its juxtaposition of upbeat sound and dark lyrics
praised for blending 1980s new wave influences with modern pop rock
era 2010s pop rock
followedBySingle Told You So NERFINISHED
genre new wave
new wave–inspired pop rock
pop rock
hasCoverArtStyle colorful retro-inspired design
hasMusicVideo Yes
isLeadSingleFrom After Laughter NERFINISHED
label Fueled by Ramen NERFINISHED
language English
length 3:03
lyricSubject coping with depression
feelings of anxiety
finding strength in adversity
musicalStyle bright upbeat sound
musicVideoDirector Andrew Joffe NERFINISHED
partOfAlbum After Laughter NERFINISHED
performer Paramore NERFINISHED
precededBySingle Still Into You NERFINISHED
producer Justin Meldal-Johnsen NERFINISHED
Taylor York NERFINISHED
recordedIn 2016
releaseDate 2017-04-19
releaseYear 2017
rhythmicCharacteristics danceable groove
tempo upbeat
theme coping with hardship
emotional struggle
resilience
usesInstrumentation bright guitar riffs
funk-influenced bassline
syncopated drums
vocalStyle melodic lead vocals by Hayley Williams
writer Hayley Williams NERFINISHED
Taylor York NERFINISHED
Zac Farro NERFINISHED

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Paramore notableSong Hard Times
Rock or Bust hasPart Hard Times