Hayley Williams shares cryptic new single 'Showbiz'

Hayley Williams Releases Cryptic New Single "Showbiz"

Hayley Williams, the Paramore vocalist, has released the 20th and final track from her third solo album, Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party. The song, titled "Showbiz", features enigmatic lyrics reflecting tensions under the spotlight.

The album had an unusual rollout, with 17 tracks initially released as singles on a free website, followed by a gradual unveiling of the complete project. The release of "Showbiz" completes the album.

Uncertain Meanings in the Lyrics

“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.”

Williams does not explicitly clarify what is "ending" in the song, leaving interpretation open.

Paramore's Status and Band Relations

Despite rumors that the album signals Paramore’s breakup, Williams has reassured fans the band is simply “on a break.” In the previous track, "Good Ol’ Days," she refers to herself as “Miss Paramore,” hinting the band she started at 15 still holds future potential.

Williams recently expressed feeling she had been “blamed for all the shit” behind the band’s hiatuses. The new album’s lyrics also allude to her recently ended relationship with Paramore’s guitarist.

Summary

Hayley Williams closes her latest album with "Showbiz," a track full of ambiguous lyrics reflecting her complex feelings about fame, band dynamics, and personal relationships.

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Far Out Magazine Far Out Magazine — 2025-11-07

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