10 Best Paramore Songs - Ranked

9. Turn It Off - Brand New Eyes (2009)

Paramore’s third album saw the band shift away from their pop-punk roots towards a more alternative-rock sound. Though ‘Turn It Off’ was not a single, it’s one of the best examples of why such a shift was worthwhile.

Zac Farro’s drums kick off this track with plenty of power before the song transitions into a much cleaner, more melodic sound driven by a detached guitar line and Williams’ smooth vocal delivery.

Whilst neither the choruses nor the verses are amongst the band’s catchiest material, the song still has a heavy resonance due to the lyrical content. 'Turn It Off' explores the idea of struggling with one’s faith, and given how the band members are all Christians, such a theme heightens the authenticity of the song.

This track also features one of Williams' most mesmerising vocal lines. The bridge – though initially quite subdued – soon erupts into a wall of sound with Williams' souring delivery at the centre.

For those who are unfamiliar with the band's lesser-known material, 'Turn It Off' is a must-listen.

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