Ain't It Fun Lyrics

Lyric discussion by nanders 

Cover art for Ain't It Fun lyrics by Paramore

"Aint It Fun" is an incredible song musically!

I love that beyond the essential message of the song, it really has a story: it starts off with Hayley giving this person a reality check, saying it's gonna be hard at first but you can do it - we all have to.

"Where ya from you might be the one who's running things Where you can ring anybody's bell And get what you want See its easy to ignore trouble when you're living in a bubble"

This verse is really saying, in your circles, you're the one pulling the strings, everybody's running around after you, doing what you want them to, and when you live in a bubble like that, it's easy not to see real problems in the World. You're living a selfish life and not giving anyone else around you a second thought.

It's about giving yourself a kick up the butt and telling you that the World don't revolve around you - there are 8 billion other people in the World, and they aren't just there to decorate YOUR life. It's a reminder that you gotta wake up and take responsibility for your own mistakes, your own life, stop expecting others to pick up after you.

Song Meaning

That's a beautiful interpretation :] I think it's about getting ready to leave home and being strong when your on your own in the real world. I definitely see the story of a cocky kid going out into the real world and getting a reality check.

I think it's such a feel good, stay strong kind of song. This is the real world and we're here too. I think that's what she's saying.

I love the gospel-funk feel towards the end of the song !

"Don’t go crying to your mama 'Cause you’re on your own In the real world"...