“Let the Flames Begin” is a powerful and emotionally charged song by the American rock band Paramore. Released in 2007 as part of their album “Riot!”, the track showcases the band’s signature blend of energetic instrumentals and introspective lyrics. The song’s dynamic composition, led by Hayley Williams’ captivating vocals, takes listeners on a journey of resilience and empowerment. With its anthemic chorus and driving guitar riffs, “Let the Flames Begin” captures the band’s ability to ignite a fiery spirit within their audience.

The lyrics of “Let the Flames Begin” delve into themes of personal transformation and embracing one’s inner strength. The song’s opening lines, “What a shame we all became / Such fragile, broken things,” reflect on the vulnerability and fragility of the human condition. However, as the song progresses, it evolves into a rallying cry for resilience and self-discovery. The chorus, with its empowering refrain of “Let the flames begin” and “We’re in the dark, it’s getting darker,” encourages listeners to confront their fears, embrace their individuality, and find the strength to overcome adversity. Overall, “Let the Flames Begin” serves as an uplifting anthem that resonates with those seeking to rise above their challenges and find their inner fire.

What a shame we all became such fragile, broken things
A memory remains, just a tiny spark
I give it all my oxygen, to let the flames begin
To let the flames begin
Oh glory
Oh glory
This is how we’ll dance when
When they try to take us down
This is what we’ll be, oh glory
Somewhere weakness is our strength, and I’ll die searching for it
I can’t let myself regret, such selfishness
My pain and all the trouble caused, no matter how long
I believe that there’s hope
Buried beneath it all and
Hiding beneath it all and
Growing beneath it all and
This is how we’ll dance when
When they try to take us down
This is how we’ll sing oh
This is how we’ll stand when
When they burn our houses down
This is what we’ll be, oh glory
Reaching as I sink down into light (To light)
Reaching as I sink down into light (To light)
This is how we dance when
When they try to take us down
This is how we’ll sing oh
This is how we’ll stand when
When they burn our houses down
This is what we’ll be, oh glory