Hayley Williams shares cryptic new single 'Showbiz'

Hayley Williams Shares Cryptic New Single "Showbiz"

Paramore vocalist Hayley Williams has released the 20th and final single from her third solo album, Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party. The song, titled "Showbiz," features enigmatic lyrics that reflect tensions beneath the spotlight.

On November 7th, Williams officially unveiled "Showbiz," completing the album's unique rollout. Seventeen of the tracks had been previously released individually on a free website, followed by a gradual build-up to the full project. With the release of this final single, the album is now fully available.

Insights Into the Album and Band Status

Many fans speculate that this album signals Paramore's breakup, but Williams has reassured them that the band is merely "on a break." The lyrics of "Showbiz" hint at uncertainty, singing:

"May never happen again / Stings like sweat on broken skin / And it’s never enough / Tastes like the whole ocean / Exit stage left / What might be the end / Showbiz, showbiz."

Although she doesn’t clarify what might be ending, the ambiguity invites interpretation.

References to Paramore's Future

In the preceding single, "Good Ol’ Days," Williams refers to herself as "Miss Paramore," suggesting optimism about the band's future. She recently admitted to feeling she had been "blamed for all the shit" that resulted in their various hiatuses. The album’s lyrics also touch on the end of her relationship with Paramore’s guitarist.

Summary

Hayley Williams completes her solo album with a mysterious final single that explores themes of change and uncertainty, while affirming Paramore's ongoing hiatus without permanent closure.

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Far Out Magazine — 2025-11-07