The Meaning Behind Paramore’s Disillusioned Anthem, “This Is Why”

For a short while at the beginning of the pandemic, everything seemed to be going OK. Sure, the world was locked down without any idea of when it would end, but there was still at least a sense of optimism and togetherness in our shared plight. “Nature is healing,” cooed everyone at the later-to-be-debunked videos of swans seemingly returning to the waters of Venice. Though terribly misguided, celebrities sang “Imagine” in an attempt to inspire hope and comfort. At 7 p.m. every day, the country unanimously took time to clap for the frontline workers who were putting their own health… Read Full Article