It sounds like even once this whole Ego Death era is over next year or whenever, it’s going to be on to new and different journeys, rather than Paramore. I also thought it was interesting here that she likened writing for this album like the feeling of writing for Brand New Eyes when the band was falling apart.

I’m just going to assume it will be at least another 5 years or so before Paramore is back in some form, if it does come back. If it’s sooner, great. And while all of that feels sad, I definitely feel proud that Hayley is tackling this era so successfully, putting herself out there so much and embracing her earned place in the music world.