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The official music video for "For A Pessimist, I'm Pretty Optimistic" by Paramore, taken from the album RIOT! on Fueled By Ramen/Atlantic. Uploaded by Paramore, the artist's official channel.

Dork has covered Paramore 34 times across news, features and reviews — full coverage below. Tagged on Dork's Nashville scene. The full lyrics and album page are linked above. If you like Paramore, scroll for similar artists below.

The Song

For A Pessimist, I'm Pretty Optimistic

From the album RIOT!

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Paramore — For A Pessimist, I'm Pretty Optimistic

Just talk yourself up

And tear yourself down

You've hit your one wall

Now find a way around

Well, what's the problem?

You've got a lot of nerve

So what did you think I would say?

No, you can't run away

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Produced byDavid Bendeth

Written byHayley Williams, Josh Farro

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