Hayley Williams Shares Cryptic New Single "Showbiz"
Paramore vocalist Hayley Williams has unveiled the final single from her third solo album, Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party. The track, titled "Showbiz," reflects on the pressures of fame and uncertainty surrounding what comes next.
Album Completion and Release Details
On November 7, Williams officially released the twentieth and final track of her album. The project had an unusual rollout — seventeen songs were made available for free online as standalone singles before the album gradually came together into a full project. With “Showbiz,” the album is now complete.
Speculation About Paramore’s Future
Some fans interpreted the album’s introspective tone as a sign that Paramore might have disbanded. Williams addressed these concerns, assuring listeners that the trio is simply “on a break.”
“May never happen again / Stings like sweat on broken skin / And it’s never enough / Tastes like the whole ocean / Exit stage left / What might be the end / Showbiz, showbiz.”
These lyrics from “Showbiz” suggest themes of exhaustion and finality but stop short of confirming any definitive ending.
Earlier Track Hints at Continuity
In the preceding song “Good Ol’ Days,” Williams refers to herself as “Miss Paramore,” hinting that her connection to the band she founded at fifteen endures. She also acknowledged feeling she had been “blamed for all the shit” surrounding past breaks, indicating the emotional weight behind her recent writing.
Personal Reflection and Band Ties
Beyond artistic questions, the lyrics reportedly touch on her personal life, including the end of her relationship with Paramore’s guitarist. Despite this, Williams continues to express optimism toward creative renewal both for herself and the band’s future.
Author’s Summary: Hayley Williams closes her solo trilogy with “Showbiz,” a reflective piece intertwining professional fatigue, personal endings, and an uncertain yet hopeful future for Paramore.