Idle Worship – English Lyrics

• By: Paramore
• Album: After Laughter

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the sharp, modern English of Paramore's 'Idle Worship.' This song is a fantastic tool for learning how to express skepticism and critique social norms, utilizing a sophisticated vocabulary that challenges the status quo through a high-energy alternative lens.

[English]

Standing here like I'm supposed to say something

Don't hold your breath, I never said I'd save you, honey

And I don't want your money

If I was you I'd run from me or rip me open

You'll see you're not the only one who's hopeless

Be sure to put your faith in something more

I'm just a girl and you're not as alone as you feel

We all got problems, don't we?

We all need heroes, don't we?

But rest assured there's not a single person here who's worthy

La, la la la la la la

Don't let me let you down

Hey, baby I'm not your superhuman

And if that's what you want

I hate to let you down

Or get your hopes up

Now I got you hoping

That I'm gonna be the one that let you down

Oh, it's such a long and awful lonely fall

Down from this pedestal that you keep putting me on

What if I fall on my face?

What if I make a mistake?

If it's okay a little grace would be appreciated

Remember how we used to like ourselves?

What little light that's left, we need to keep it sacred

I know that you're afraid to let all the dark escape ya

But we could let the light illuminate these hopeless places

La, la la la la la la

Just let me let you down

Hey, baby I'm not your superhuman

And if that's what you want

I hate to let you down

Or get your hopes up

Now I got you hoping

That I'm gonna be the one that let you down

La la la la la la

...

La la la la la la

Oh, no, I ain't your hero

You're wasting all your faith on me

Oh, no, I know where this goes

Think it's safe to say your saviour doesn't look a thing like me

La la la la la la

Don't let me let you down

Hey, baby I'm not your superhuman

And if that's what you want

I hate to let you down

Or get your hopes up

Now I got you hoping

That I'm gonna be the one that let you down

Hey, baby I'm not your superhuman

And if that's what you want

I hate to let you down

Or get your hopes up

Now I got you hoping

That I'm gonna be the one that let you down

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
worship /ˈwɜːrʃɪp/ B2	noun - the feeling or expression of reverence and adoration for a deity or idol
hopeless /ˈhoʊpləs/ B1	adjective - feeling or causing despair about something
superhuman /ˌsuːpərˈhjuːmən/ C1	adjective - having or showing exceptional ability or powers
pedestal /ˈpɛdɪstəl/ C2	noun - the base or support on which a statue or column is mounted
grace /ɡreɪs/ B2	noun - simple elegance or refinement of movement; courteous goodwill
sacred /ˈseɪkrɪd/ B2	adjective - connected with God or dedicated to a religious purpose and so deserving veneration
illuminate /ɪˈluːmɪneɪt/ C1	verb - to light up or help to explain
saviour /ˈseɪvjər/ B2	noun - a person who saves someone or something from danger or difficulty
worthy /ˈwɜːrði/ B2	adjective - having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition
faith /feɪθ/ B1	noun - complete trust or confidence in someone or something
mistake /mɪˈsteɪk/ A2	noun - an action or judgment that is misguided or wrong
hero /ˈhɪroʊ/ A2	noun - a person who is admired or idealized for courage or outstanding achievements
awful /ˈɔːfəl/ A2	adjective - very bad or unpleasant
appreciate /əˈpriːʃieɪt/ B1	verb - to recognize the full worth of
escape /ɪˈskeɪp/ A2	verb - to break free from confinement or control