Paramore Will No Longer Play 'Misery Business' Live
Paramore frontwoman Hayley Williams announced the band will be retiring one of their earliest hits “Misery Business.” The hit song has been criticized in the past for it’s lyrics being anti-feminist.
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Paramore Will No Longer Play “Misery Business”
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Paramore in Auckland, New Zealand at the Spark Arena - 02/13/18 #TourFour #Paramore
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Paramore to axe controversial track 'Misery Business' from live shows
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Paramore bring Misery Business out of retirement at first live
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Paramore No Longer Playing 'Misery Business' at Live Shows
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Hayley Williams announces why Paramore will no longer perform
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Hayley Williams performs Misery Business live with Billie Eilish
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Paramore Will No Longer Play Misery Business in Concert
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Paramore Misery Business will no longer be performed live
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Paramore Play 'Misery Business' at First Show in 4 Years
Paramore Announce That They Will Stop Playing Misery Business