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"Part II" is a song by American rock band Paramore, and included in their fourth studio album Paramore, released on April 5, 2013. "Part II", as the name suggests, is the sequel to "Let the Flames Begin" from their second album Riot!.

Composition
"Part II" was written by Justin Meldal-Johnsen, Hayley Williams and Taylor York, it is described as alternative rock, pop punk and power pop. The song follows the chord progression Bb–C–Bb–Gm–C#–F in the verses, Bb–C in the pre-chorus, Dm–C–Bb–Gm in the bridge and the chord progression Dm–F–C in the chorus.

Lyrics
"Part II" is a sequel to "Let the Flames Begin", having both similitudes and references in the lyrics and the musical arrangements. Both both songs open with the line "What a shame"; the line "Oh glory" uses the same melody than in "Let the Flames Begin" and the line "Butterflies with punctured wings" suggests their referring to the cover album of Brand New Eyes, because the image shows a butterfly divided in three parts.

Critical reception
"Part II" has received acclaim from critics. Popdust gave the song a 4/5, describing the song as "moody and hazy", adding that the pulsing guitars at the outset "recall The Police's cry for help "Message in a Bottle"" and stating that the ending was suitable. MTV's David Greenwald put into perspective the similitudes to the old Paramore saying that it's "a song that builds chugging chords into the kind of rushing chorus Paramore always crushes".

Billboard commented "It's a sullen cut, but its frenetic drum and guitar solos are fit for an action sequence in any Michael Bay film". Sputnikmusic gave the song a 9.5/10 and said that "the synths, walls of guitars, and bombastic choruses would've already made this track a winner, but when it all melts away and builds back up into a glorious and breathtaking bridge is when it earns its place in the category of Paramore classics", also noting that "the type of genre-switching is common throughout the album". The Fire Note said that "Part II" is the contrast to "Last Hope" from the same album, stating that "Last Hope" is "acoustic and soft, conveying a feeling of contentment", while "Part II" has a "reflective, somber sound".

Personnel
Adapted from the liner notes of the album Paramore.

Paramore


 * Hayley Williams - lead vocals, backing vocals, keyboard, piano
 * Jeremy Davis - bass, backing vocals
 * Taylor York - guitar, keyboard, programming

Additional personnel


 * Ilan Rubin - drums, percussion, vocals
 * Justin Meldal-Johnsen - producer, keyboard, programming, percussion
 * Carlos de la Garza - percussion, engineer
 * Ken Andrews - mixing, keyboard, backing vocals
 * Mike Schuppan - engineer