In July 2015, Steinfeld and singer Shawn Mendes released an acoustic version of Mendes' single, "Stitches". The following month, Steinfeld released her certified platinum debut single, "Love Myself", with Republic Records. The song garnered media attention for its empowering message as well as suggestive lyrics that led media outlets to dub the song an "ode to masturbation".
Steinfeld's debut EP, HAIZ (a nickname used by her fans), was released in November 2015. HAIZ was produced by Mattman & Robin and features co-writers Julia Michaels and Justin Tranter. The EP was released to generally positive reviews. In February 2016, Steinfeld released a remixed version of "Rock Bottom", as the second single featuring American funk pop band DNCE. Steinfeld's next single, "Starving", was released in July 2016 to critical acclaim. The song is a collaboration with Grey featuring Zedd and became her biggest hit to date going platinum in Italy, New Zealand, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the United States, while also going double platinum in Australia and triple platinum in Canada.
In September 2016, Steinfeld played the lead role in The Edge of Seventeen, a coming-of-age comedy co-starring Blake Jenner, Woody Harrelson, and Kyra Sedgwick, and written and directed by Kelly Fremon Craig. The film was released on November 18, 2016, to positive reviews; Steinfeld's performance was praised and earned her a Golden Globe Award nomination.
In early 2017, Steinfeld was featured on two songs: "Show You Love" and "Digital Love". In March, Steinfeld was featured on American rapper Machine Gun Kelly's single "At My Best" taken from his third studio album Bloom. A month later, Steinfeld released her next single "Most Girls". The song received positive reviews and peaked at number 58 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States. Steinfeld performed the song live for the first time at the 2017 Radio Disney Music Awards on April 29. A music video was released and received praise for its message of embracing individuality but also drew some criticism for its lack of diversity. Steinfeld also reprised her role as Emily Junk in Pitch Perfect 3. In September 2017, Steinfeld released the single "Let Me Go", a collaboration with Swedish record producer Alesso featuring Florida Georgia Line and Andrew Watt, which reached number 14 on the Mainstream Top 40 chart. That same month she featured on the remix of "Plot Twist" by Marc E. Bassy.
On January 12, 2018, Steinfeld released "Capital Letters" for the soundtrack to the film Fifty Shades Freed. The song was received with positive reviews and peaked at number 12 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart. In March 2018, Steinfeld revealed that she is "wrapping up" work on her debut studio album. She performed at Indonesian Choice Awards in Jakarta, Indonesia the next month. Steinfeld then featured the song "Colour" with MNEK on June 1. In September, she was featured on Logic's album, YSIV, on the song "Ordinary Day" and on Chic's album, It's About Time on the song "Dance with Me".
In late 2018, Steinfeld starred in the Transformers spin-off film Bumblebee and provided the voice of Gwen Stacy/Spider-Woman in the Academy Award-winning animated film Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. In November, her song "Back to Life" was released as a single from the Bumblebee soundtrack. This marked the first time Steinfeld released a song for a film she starred in, save her work in Pitch Perfect. That same month, hosted and performed at the 2018 MTV Europe Music Awards in Bilbao, Spain.
Steinfeld received a Peabody Award for her work in Dickinson. In January 2019, Steinfeld was featured on the remix of "Woke Up Late" by Drax Project. In August 2019, Steinfeld was featured in the music video for Benny Blanco and Juice Wrld's single "Graduation". She also appeared in a cameo as one of the recruited Angels in the 2019 film Charlie's Angels and also made an appearance on Between Two Ferns: The Movie.
In December 2018, Steinfeld was cast to star as Emily Dickinson in the Apple TV+ period comedy series Dickinson. The show aired on November 1, 2019. To promote the show, Steinfeld released "Afterlife" which featured on the show's first season finale. The show went on for three seasons. In 2020, Steinfeld won a Peabody Award, making Dickinson the first show from Apple TV+ to win the prestigious honor.
Steinfeld released two singles in 2020, "Wrong Direction" and "I Love You's". The tracks acted as the first and second singles, respectively, from her EP Half Written Story, which was released on May 8, 2020. The EP received mixed reviews with critics praising Steinfeld's vocals, confidence, and vulnerability but panning the music. On May 28, 2020, Steinfeld released a single with Taiwanese singer, Chen Linong, titled "Masterpiece".
In December 2020, Steinfeld was cast as Kate Bishop / Hawkeye in the Disney+ Marvel Cinematic Universe series Hawkeye. The show premiered on November 24, 2021, and consisted of six episodes. Her role received positive reviews from critics. Steinfeld is set to reprise the role in future films, noting that she has signed a multi-project deal. Steinfeld also voiced Violet "Vi" in the adult animated show Arcane which was released on November 20, 2021. The show is set in the League of Legends universe.
In April 2022, Steinfeld teased a song titled "Coast". Marking two years since she last released music, "Coast" was released on July 28, 2022, and was a "euphoric, guitar-and-percussion-driven single", featuring American rapper Anderson Paak. A music video premiered on Facebook on November 9, 2022. An acoustic version was released on December 7, 2022. In March 2023, Steinfeld released "SunKissing" which Rolling Stone described as a "vibey, electric guitar-backed pop earworm".
Steinfeld has cited Madonna and Rihanna as her biggest musical influences. Other artists Steinfeld has cited as influences include Britney Spears, Tori Kelly, Selena Gomez, Bruno Mars, and Justin Timberlake. Steinfeld noted their "strength, courage, and their ability to go out and express themselves". She has also said that she grew up listening to Boyz II Men and Luther Vandross due to her mother's love for them.
In 2011, Steinfeld was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in the 2010 film True Grit, making her one of the youngest actresses to be nominated in the category. She also received nominations for a BAFTA Award for Best Actress, a SAG Award, and a Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Supporting Actress for the same film. In 2016, she was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress for The Edge of Seventeen.
Steinfeld has also won awards for her music, including a 2017 Billboard Music Award for Top Covered Artist for her song "Most Girls". Her 2015 single "Love Myself" debuted on the Billboard Pop Songs chart at number 27 (later peaking at 15), marking the highest debut for a solo female artist on the chart in 17 years, since Natalie Imbruglia's "Torn" in 1998. The song went on to be certified two times platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). In 2020, "Most Girls" and Steinfeld's collaboration, with Grey and Zedd titled "Starving", were certified two and four times platinum, respectively, by the RIAA.
Outside of her projects in the acting and music industry, Steinfeld has embarked on other ventures. She has been involved in marketing initiatives throughout her career and endorsed numerous brands including Prada, Balmain, and Louis Vuitton. In 2017, Steinfeld began to represent Reef Footwear and MISSION Activewear. In 2018, her line of eyewear called Privé Revaux was launched. In 2022, Steinfeld released "Coast" which coincided with the promotion of her newest role as a brand ambassador for CORE Hydration, promoting the company's "Find Your Core" campaign.
In summer 2023, Steinfeld reprised her role as Gwen Stacy/Spider-Woman in the sequel to 2017's Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse titled Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. The film gained much acclaim and is currently considered one of the best in the comic book movie genre. Steinfeld's performance was heavily praised. In 2024, Steinfeld is set to reprise her voice role as Gwen Stacy/Spider-Gwen in Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse. A second season of Arcane was also announced.
Colour
Hailee Steinfeld Lyrics
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Everything was black and white
Now all I see is colour
Like a rainbow in the sky
So, tell me your love will never fade
That I won't see no clouds of grey
'Cause I don't want another
You bring colour to my life, baby
Life was so heavy, I was giving up, na-na
But since you came along, I'm light as a feather, ah
You give me something incredible, sensational, baby
When we're together, everything is better
My darling
Only you can brighten up my day
You make everything change, you rearrange
Don't go away
Let me tell ya
Before you came into my life
Everything was black and white
Now all I see is colour
Like a rainbow in the sky
So tell me your love will never fade
That I won't see no clouds of grey
'Cause I don't want another
You bring colour to my life, baby
Now all I see is colour
You bring colour to my life, baby
Now all I see is colour
You bring colour to my life, baby
I never thought that I would meet anybody
Who knows my body how you know my body (ah, yeah)
I can't deny I see us stick around 'cause we paint the town
Anyway that we want it
Like red and yellow and pink and green (shit)
That's what I see when you're here with me
Everything is brighter 'cause the limit is the sky
Baby, that's the way you make me feel
You know that
Only you can brighten up my day, yeah
You chase all those grey clouds away (you chase all those clouds away)
Help me find a brand new shade of me (me)
You make everything change, you rearrange
Don't ever fade (don't fade)
Don't fade, don't fade, don't fade, don't fade
You bring the colour, you bring the colour
Yeah, you bring the colour (oh, yeah)
Before you came into my life
Everything was black and white
Now all I see is colour
Like a rainbow in the sky
So, tell me your love will never fade
That I won't see no clouds of grey
'Cause I don't want another
You bring colour to my life, baby (to my life)
Before you came into my life
Everything was black and white (now all I see is colour)
Now all I see is colour (now, all I see, I see, yeah)
Like a rainbow in the sky
So, tell me your love will never fade (tell me, tell me, tell me)
That I won't see no clouds of grey (tell me, tell me, tell me)
Now all I see is colour
You bring colour to my life, baby
Red and yellow and pink and green
That's what I see when you're with me
You bring the colour
You bring the colour (now all I see is colour)
You bring colour to my life, baby
Aah
Na-na-na-na, na-na
Now all I see is colour
You bring colour to my life, baby
The lyrics of Hailee’s Steinfeld’s song “Colour” express the joy and excitement that comes with experiencing love. The singer sings about how everything was black and white before their partner came into their life, but now they see colour like a rainbow in the sky. The imagery of the rainbow represents the bright and vibrant feeling of love. The singer asks her lover to reassure her that their love won’t fade and that there will be no more clouds of grey in their relationship. She sees her partner as the only one who can brighten up her day and erase all the grey clouds.
Hailee then goes on to describe how her new love has made her feel light as a feather giving her something incredible and sensational. She shares that she never thought she would meet anyone who could understand her body like the way her partner does. The lyrics acknowledge the fact that their relationship may not be perfect but with love, they can create a new shade of themselves and paint the town in any way that they want.
Overall, the song is optimistic and upbeat, expressing the joy and excitement of newfound love. The rainbow imagery, combined with the bright and carefree melody, creates a sense of positivity and adds depth to the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Before you came into my life
Life was mundane and had no variation before the arrival of the person this song is dedicated to.
Everything was black and white
The singer's life before her lover entered it was dull, monotonous, and lifeless.
Now all I see is colour
The presence of her lover in her life has made it vibrant, exciting and full of life.
Like a rainbow in the sky
Her lover brings color to her life like a colorful rainbow that lights up the sky.
So, tell me your love will never fade
The singer wants assurance from her lover that their love is everlasting and will never fade.
That I won't see no clouds of grey
The singer hopes to receive a promise from her loved one that they will never allow their relationship to experience troubles that would make her unhappy.
'Cause I don't want another
The singer believes that no other person can bring color to her life like her lover and she doesn't want someone else.
You bring colour to my life, baby
The singer is giving credit to her lover for making her life vibrant.
Life was so heavy, I was giving up, na-na
The singer was sad and overwhelmed with life before her lover came along.
But since you came along, I'm light as a feather, ah
Since finding her lover, the singer feels lighter and happier than she did before.
You give me something incredible, sensational, baby
The singer is impressed by her lover's qualities, and she thinks they are the best thing that has happened to her.
When we're together, everything is better
The singer feels complete and happier when they are together with her lover.
Only you can brighten up my day
The singer acknowledges that her lover is the only one who can make her days brighter.
You make everything change, you rearrange
Her lover has a significant impact on her life, resulting in its upheaval and reorganization.
Don't go away
The singer doesn't want her lover to leave, and she becomes fearful of having to return to a life of monotony.
Let me tell ya
The singer is eager to express her feelings about her lover.
Anyway that we want it
The singer feels free when she is with her lover and together they can do anything they wish.
Like red and yellow and pink and green (shit)
When they are together, the world is full of vibrant colors and life.
That's what I see when you're here with me
The singer sees the world full of life and colors when she is with her lover.
Everything is brighter 'cause the limit is the sky
The singer feels that life is bright and full of possibilities with her lover.
Baby, that's the way you make me feel
The singer is attracted to her lover, and he makes her happy.
You know that
The singer confirms that her lover is aware of how happy he makes her.
You chase all those grey clouds away (you chase all those clouds away)
The singer feels that her lover can make all her misery disappear.
Help me find a brand new shade of me (me)
The singer now feels like she is a new person, and her lover has helped her discover new things.
Don't ever fade (don't fade)
Her lover's impact on her life is essential, and she does not want it to ever fade.
You bring the colour, you bring the colour
The singer reminds her lover that he brings color to her life.
Yeah, you bring the colour (oh, yeah)
The singer confirms that her lover is the one who brings color and joy to her life.
Red and yellow and pink and green
The singer uses colors to describe her feelings and emotions.
That's what I see when you're with me
The singer associates her partner's presence with all the beautiful colors of life.
Aah
This is a sound effect indicating a pleasant feeling.
Na-na-na-na, na-na
This is a background sound in the song.
Now all I see is colour (now, all I see, I see, yeah)
The presence of her lover has elicited vibrant emotions in the singer, and she now associates life with beautiful colors.
You bring colour to my life, baby
The singer concludes that her lover is the one responsible for the beauty and joy in her life.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Anne-Marie Nicholson Busk, Raoul Lionel Chen, Uzoechi Osisioma Emenike
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Fidhi Alhafizh
Before you came into my life
Everything was black and white
Now all I see is colour
Like a rainbow in the sky
So, tell me your love will never fade
That I won't see no clouds of grey
'Cause I don't want another
You bring colour to my life, baby
Life was so heavy, I was giving up, na-na
But since you came along, I'm light as a feather, ah
You give me something incredible, sensational, baby
When we're together, everything is better
My darling
Only you can brighten up my day
You make everything change, you rearrange
So don't go away
Let me tell ya
Before you came into my life
Everything was black and white
Now all I see is colour
Like a rainbow in the sky
So tell me your love will never fade
That I won't see no clouds of grey
'Cause I don't want another
You bring colour to my life, baby
Now all I see is colour
You bring colour to my life, baby
Now all I see is colour
You bring colour to my life, baby
I never thought that I would meet anybody
Who knows my body how you know my body (ah, yeah)
I can't deny it, see I stick around 'cause we paint the town
Anyway that we want it
Like red and yellow and pink and green (shit)
That's what I see when you're here with me
Everything is brighter 'cause the limit is the sky
Baby, that's the way you make me feel
You know that
Only you can brighten up my day, yeah
You chase all those grey clouds away
(You chase all those clouds away)
You helped me find a brand new shade of me (me)
You make everything change, you rearrange
So don't ever fade (don't fade)
Don't fade, don't fade, don't fade
You bring the colour, you bring the colour
Yeah, you bring the colour (oh, yeah)
Before you came into my life
Everything was black and white
Now all I see is colour
Like a rainbow in the sky
So, tell me your love will never fade
That I won't see no clouds of grey
'Cause I don't want another
You bring colour to my life, baby (to my life)
Before you came into my life
Everything was black and white
(Now all I see is colour)
Now all I see is colour
(Now, all I see, I see, yeah)
Like a rainbow in the sky
So, tell me your love will never fade
(Tell me, tell me, tell me)
That I won't see no clouds of grey
(Tell me, tell me, tell me)
Now all I see is colour
You bring colour to my life, baby
Red and yellow and pink and green
That's what I see when you're with me
You bring the colour
(Now all I see is colour)
You bring the colour
You bring colour to my life, baby
Aah
Na-na-na-na, na-na
Now all I see is colour
You bring colour to my life, baby
I never thought that I would meet anybody
Who knows my body how you know my body
Who knows my body how you know my body
Who knows my body how you know my body
Who knows my body how you know my body
Who knows my body how you know my body
Who knows my body how you know my body
Who knows my body how you know my body
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Colour
MNEK
Before you came into my life
Everything was black and white
Now all I see is colour
Like a rainbow in the sky
So, tell me your love will never fade
That I won't see no clouds of grey
'Cause I don't want another
You bring colour to my life, baby
Life was so heavy, I was giving up, na-na
But since you came along, I'm light as a feather, ah
You give me something incredible, sensational, baby
When we're together, everything is better
My darling
Only you can brighten up my day
You make everything change, you rearrange
Don't go away
Let me tell ya
Before you came into my life
Everything was black and white
Now all I see is colour
Like a rainbow in the sky
So tell me your love will never fade
That I won't see no clouds of grey
'Cause I don't want another
You bring colour to my life, baby
Now all I see is colour
You bring colour to my life, baby
Now all I see is colour
You bring colour to my life, baby
I never thought that I would meet anybody
Who knows my body how you know my body (ah, yeah)
I can't deny I see us stick around 'cause we paint the town
Anyway that we want it
Like red and yellow and pink and green (shit)
That's what I see when you're here with me
Everything is brighter 'cause the limit is the sky
Baby, that's the way you make me feel
You know that
Only you can brighten up my day, yeah
You chase all those grey clouds away (you chase all those clouds away)
Help me find a brand new shade of me (me)
You make everything change, you rearrange
Don't ever fade (don't fade)
Don't fade, don't fade, don't fade, don't fade
You bring the colour, you bring the colour
Yeah, you bring the colour (oh, yeah)
Before you came into my life
Everything was black and white
Now all I see is colour
Like a rainbow in the sky
So, tell me your love will never fade
That I won't see no clouds of grey
'Cause I don't want another
You bring colour to my life, baby (to my life)
Before you came into my life
Everything was black and white (now all I see is colour)
Now all I see is colour (now, all I see, I see, yeah)
Like a rainbow in the sky
So, tell me your love will never fade (tell me, tell me, tell me)
That I won't see no clouds of grey (tell me, tell me, tell me)
Now all I see is colour
You bring colour to my life, baby
Red and yellow and pink and green
That's what I see when you're with me
You bring the colour
You bring the colour (now all I see is colour)
You bring colour to my life, baby
Aah
Na-na-na-na, na-na
Now all I see is colour
You bring colour to my life, baby
Chillectro
I clicked on this video not expecting the song to be so catchy, I hope this song gets on the charts 😍
Hoi Hoi
Dj Pyromania i had the same
Fathima Haris
It aldready did!
Parker
Brage Hofgaard it souns so awesome
Daniel Danilo
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zoozbuh
Why no love for MNEK?!?! He's amazing in this too
Andy Yee
@Landon Powell so...... It's wrong?
Phillip
余国辉Andy Yee isn't it obvious
Andy Yee
@Phillip So you're telling me that gay is obviously wrong......
ZeeGotZucchini
@Landon Powell You just listened to a stale LGBT song though so what does that make you 🤔?