Hayley Williams’ favorite song from ‘Twilight’ isn’t by Paramore
Nearly 13 years ago, the first film in the Twilight franchise was released. Fans of the book series watched as Edward Cullen and Bella Swan‘s budding, and awkward, romance came to life while songs from Paramore, Muse, Mutemath and Linkin Park played in the background.
Now, it looks like Hayley Williams has a few things to say about the first Twilight soundtrack. As well, the frontwoman just revealed her favorite song from the film and, spoiler alert, it isn’t one by Paramore.
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Although the Twilight films aren’t exactly critically-acclaimed, the franchise managed to put out some stacked soundtracks. The first film’s soundtrack truly caters to emo music lovers. More likely than not, Twilight fans heard the album playing on repeat in their local Hot Topic while deciding between a Team Jacob or Team Edward shirt.
Twilight‘s first soundtrack includes some big hits such as Linkin Park’s “Leave Out All The Rest.” As we saw in Stephenie Meyer‘s latest book Midnight Sun, Edward Cullen and Bella Swan once bonded over Linkin Park’s music.
Along with Linkin Park, Paramore have two songs on the Twilight soundtrack – “Decode” and “I Caught Myself.” Although the songs debuted over a decade ago, they’ve still managed to sneak into Paramore’s setlists over the years.
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Now, it looks like Hayley Williams has a few thoughts about the Twilight soundtrack. It all started with a tweet from Phoebe Bridgers. The Grammy-nominated artist tweeted that it’s a good thing the film’s soundtrack wasn’t around when she started making music.
“the twilight soundtrack really dodged a bullet by existing before I made music.”
the twilight soundtrack really dodged a bullet by existing before I made music
— traitor joe (@phoebe_bridgers) January 11, 2021
Williams, however, clearly disagrees.
“it is with a single grain of humility and a mild sense of authority on the subject that i’d like to disagree.”
it is with a single grain of humility and a mild sense of authority on the subject that i’d like to disagree https://t.co/ZpQWpiCgtV
— hayley from Paramore ? (@yelyahwilliams) January 11, 2021
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One fan argues that Paramore actually produced the best songs to appear on the Twilight soundtrack.
“the smile of the person who wrote the best songs for Twilight soundtrack.”
the smile of the person who wrote the best songs for twilight soundtrack pic.twitter.com/1fKYbVyQDI
— Ordem de Advogatas da Hayley Williams no Brasil (@rakiew) January 11, 2021
For Williams, she seemingly reveals there’s one song from the film that she enjoys more than Paramore’s. However, the track didn’t actually make it onto the Twilight soundtrack.
“Justice for Radiohead‘s ‘15 Step‘”
justice for radiohead’s “15 Step” https://t.co/19BdmOYoef
— hayley from Paramore ? (@yelyahwilliams) January 11, 2021
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The Radiohead song appears during the film’s credits, but for some reason, it never made it onto the official soundtrack.
Williams’ latest tweets have led to a slew of reactions online. For the most part, fans are calling for “Decode” and “I Caught Myself” to finally be put onto streaming services. Currently, only a live version of “Decode” is available on Spotify.
As well, a lot of fans are revealing that Twilight is what led them to hear Paramore for the very first time.
If I ever change music streaming services it will be to one that has the @paramore songs from the Twilight soundtrack. Get your stuff together @Spotify
— geørge (@groyder) January 11, 2021
which company does a mf have to bully to get those twilight paramore songs on spotify
— Smiles (@youngdarkseid) January 11, 2021
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paramore literally made the best songs for twilight and i think i will never get over decode and i caught myself
— ℓαri? (@jaguarwpride) January 11, 2021
Paramore made Twilight. So many of my friends didn’t know what Twilight was until Decode came out and we all love Paramore so we checked out Twilight
— Stream Best Friend by Saweetie & Doja Cat (@ae_hyuck) January 11, 2021
the twilight soundtrack is where i first heard paramore!! so glad i did
— Julie Rose (@jubunnies) January 11, 2021
Why isn’t Decode by Paramore on @Spotify ?? The live version is nice but I prefer the Twilight soundtrack version. ? @yelyahwilliams
— Alex (@_arequipe) January 11, 2021
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I would just like to know why it’s been approx 12 years and Paramore’s I Caught Myself is still not on Spotify?? Twilight did not deserve such a monumental song
— Liv ? (@olivexxo) January 11, 2021
Last week, Williams took to Twitter again to address those new rumors Paramore are breaking up. The speculation emerged following some major hints that have fans convinced a new Paramore era is among us.
Radiohead’s “15 Step,” “Decode” and “I Caught Myself” are available to stream below.
What is your favorite song from the Twilight soundtrack? Let us know in the comments below.