Paramore returned to live duty in over four years on Sunday night, kicking off a tour of small venues to mark their new era in Bakersfield, CA.
Hayley Williams and co. played new song "This Is Why" just days after announcing news of their next album. They also found space in the setlist for "Misery Business," the 2007 track that has proved to be a political hot potato in recent years.
Prior to the Bakersfield show, Paramore had vowed to retire the song from their live set in response to criticism of its lyrics, which some have deemed to be misogynistic.
More recently, however, a younger generation of fans have discovered the song and made it a popular sound on TikTok. Does this mean "Misery Business" is no longer canceled?
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