Hayley Williams Explains Controversial 'Misery Business' Lyric
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It's been 10 years since Paramore released "Misery Business," the lead single from their second studio album Riot! In that decade, lead singer Hayley Williams has grown up -- as have her views on her fellow women.
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Hayley Williams Explains Controversial 'Misery Business' Lyric
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Here's Why Paramore Won't Perform Misery Business Anymore
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Hayley Williams Further Distances Herself From Paramore Hit Song Misery Business After Song is Included in Spotify's Women of Rock Playlist - mxdwn Music
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Hayley Williams joins Billie Eilish on stage at Coachella to duet Paramore banger
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Hayley Williams Has Reiterated Her Feelings About 'Misery Business
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Paramore Retires “Misery Business” Due To Controversial Lyrics
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Misery Business - Wikipedia
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Paramore Makes Decision to No Longer Play 'Misery Business' Live Due to Controversial Lyrics – the WiMN
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Hayley Williams doesn't want Misery Business on playlists in 2020
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Paramore's Hayley Williams responds to criticism of 'anti-feminist' 'Misery Business' lyrics - NME
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