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Rose-Colored Boy
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Wikipedia article
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"'Rose-Colored Boy'" is a song by American rock band Paramore. It was released on March 2, 2018, through Fueled by Ramen as the fourth single off their fifth studio album, 'After Laughter' (2017).
Composition
"Rose-Colored Boy" has been described as new wave by Rockfreaks.net, pop rock by Stereogum and synth-pop by 'Rolling Stone'.
Release and live performances
The band performed the song at 'Good Morning America' on August 25, 2017, along with four other tracks from 'After Laughter'. The band released a radio edit of the song on March 2, 2018, titled "Mix 2", with small changes. "Rose-Colored Boy" impacted American contemporary hit radio on March 27, 2018.
Music video
A music video for the song was released on February 5, 2018. It was directed by Warren Fu and produced by Jona Ward. The video surrounds a fictional 80s talk show called 'Wake Up! Roseville', with the band members hosting. As hosts, the band members are under constant stress from executives, who scold vocalist Hayley Williams and the band for not creating a more positive environment matching the lyrics "I ain't gon' smile if I don't want to". At one point, the frustrated Williams yells "F*ck it! We'll do it live," parodying an outtake from political commentator Bill O'Reilly on 'Inside Edition' when he is told that a clip from Sting would play them out. The video ends with the band shown playing the song and causing chaos, before resuming the show the very next day.
As of March 2022, the song has 16 million views on YouTube.
Personnel
Credits adapted from the album's liner notes.
* Kevin "K-Bo" Boettger assistant engineer
* Dave Cooley mastering engineer
* Carlos de la Garza mixer, engineer
* Zac Farro drums, bells, keyboards, percussion, background vocals
* Justin Meldal-Johnsen producer, engineer, bass guitar, keyboards, programming
* Zelly Meldal-Johnsen additional background vocals
* Mike Schuppan engineer, additional mixer
* Hayley Williams vocals, keyboards, percussion, background vocals
* Taylor York producer, additional mixer, engineer, guitar, keyboards, marimba, percussion, programming, background vocals
Charts
Release history
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| March 2, 2018
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| March 27, 2018
| Contemporary hit radio
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References
Category:Songs written by Hayley Williams
Category:2017 songs
Category:Songs written by Taylor York
Category:Paramore songs
Category:American new wave songs
Category:American synth-pop songs
Category:Songs written by Zac Farro
Category:Songs about depression
Category:Music videos directed by Warren Fu
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