The Only Exception
Karaoke song guide
High Risk / High Reward
The Only Exception
Paramore
The Only Exception is an emotional 2000s alternative song from Paramore with distinctive phrasing and strong crowd recognition.
Family friendly
At a glance
Karaoke fit
Difficulty
7/10
Hard
Crowd
6/10
Mixed reaction
Singalong
6/10
Moderate
- Best voice
- Female High, Female Mid
- Best setting
- Family party or mixed ages
- Performance
- Solo
- Availability
- Widely available
Recommendation
Should you sing it?
Pick “The Only Exception” when you are comfortable holding the room without a party response. The song feels most convincing when you treat preparation as more important than bravery.
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