Decode (song)

"Decode"
Single by Paramore
from the album Twilight: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack and Brand New Eyes International Edition
ReleasedOctober 21, 2008 (2008-10-21)
RecordedSeptember 2008
Genre
Length4:21
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Rob Cavallo
Paramore singles chronology
"That's What You Get"
(2008)
"Decode"
(2008)
"Ignorance"
(2009)
Music video
"Decode" on YouTube

"Decode" is a song by American rock band Paramore from the soundtrack of the 2008 romantic fantasy film Twilight. It was written by group members Hayley Williams, Josh Farro, and Taylor York.[A] The song was first made available October 1, 2008 through Twilight author Stephenie Meyer's website.[1] "Decode" was promoted to American modern rock radio by Fueled by Ramen and impacted on October 21, 2008, serving as the soundtrack's lead single.[2] It is also included as a bonus track on the international version of Paramore's third studio album, Brand New Eyes (2009).[3]

"Decode" was an international commercial success, charting in the top 20 of the singles charts in Australia, France, and New Zealand, as well as earning the band their second top 40 hit on the Billboard Hot 100. The song was certified Platinum in the United States on February 16, 2010, selling over 1,000,000 copies. It was awarded the Teen Choice Award for Choice Rock Song, and was also nominated for a Grammy Award in 2010 in the category of Best Song Written for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media.


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  1. ^ Montgomery, James (October 1, 2008). "Paramore's 'Twilight' Song 'Decode' Premieres on Stephenie Meyer's Web Site". MTV. Viacom. Archived from the original on April 28, 2015. Retrieved January 2, 2017.
  2. ^ "Alternative Airplay Add Board Alert!". All Access Media Group. October 14, 2008. Retrieved January 2, 2017.
  3. ^ "Brand New Eyes [Bonus Track] - Paramore | Release Info". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved January 2, 2017.