^ I totally know what you mean.
they were the first band i really saw "grow up" so I have some odd, special connection with them.... everyone I know think I'm nuts and all, but until you have that experience with a band, people don't understand.
I remember times where I used to wear a paramore shirt, or tell people I'm going to a paramore show and they'd be like "who are they? never heard of them" or just be like "yeah, thats cool." Now when I say it I get snickers and so many comments about how they're sell outs and garbage like that, and it hurts because I've been a fan of them for sooo long.
And I totally agree about seeing them and you still get really excited. I know that feeling and it happens everytime I hear they'll be on a certain radio show, or someone posts a new video, or a new LJ entry, I still get that same excitement, and I don't think that feeling will ever change.
ok, now my ramble is over! haha.