At the end of 2016, Hayley celebrated the release of her major-label debut EP CITRINE, which included pop confections "Pretty Girl" and "Palace", by launching her nationwide "One Bad Night Tour". The completely sold-out headline tour saw Hayley performing her new music for her passionate and devoted fans in cities throughout the US. According to Baeble, Hayley "managed to turn a sold out Studio at Webster Hall into an intimate dance party for everyone to feel free in a safe zone."
Following singles including "Sleepover", "Feelings", and "Curious" have been released to accompany her debut studio album Expectations, which was released on March 30, 2018. The album reached the top 20 of the charts in United States, Canada and Australia. She has also created a comic book, with the help of Naomi Franquiz and Marla Vazquez, based on her song "Gravel to Tempo".
Kiyoko was a founding member of The Stunners in 2007. The group supported Justin Bieber's My World Tour, before disbanding in 2011.
Kiyoko was born to figure skater/choreographer Sarah Kawahara and actor/comedian Jamie Alcroft. Her mother is from Canada and her father is from Ohio, USA.
Better Than Love
Hayley Kiyoko Lyrics
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For the only thing that we ever fear
Back where all the silence made my heart melt
Some of you was all I'd hear
Da da do do, da da do do
Da da do do, da da do do
Somebody tell me what's better than love?
Make this minute last forever
Somebody tell me what's better than love?
Even when love is gone you were wrong to have been
Mi-i-i-i-ine, mi-i-i-i-ine
Sitting watching movies couch you made of
Wanna kiss your eyes, those almond eyes
Oh take me to that royal view
Where it was just me and you
Those were the days, holidays
Da da do do, da da do do
Da da do do, da da do do
Somebody tell me what's better than love?
Better than love
Make this minute last forever
Somebody tell me what's better than love?
Even when love is gone you were wrong to have been
Mi-i-i-i-ine, mi-i-i-i-ine
I want you to know
That my heart is better than before
All those times, changing our minds
While you your worth, every fine
Cause you know
In my mind
I meet you back on Kingley's street where we fell
For the only thing that we ever fear
Da da do do, da da do do
Da da do do, da da do do
Somebody tell me what's better than love?
Better than love
Make this minute last forever
Somebody tell me what's better than love?
Even when love is gone you were wrong to have been
Mi-i-i-i-ine, mi-i-i-i-ine
In Hayley Kiyoko's song "Better Than Love," the singer reminisces about their past love and the place where they fell in love. The song talks about the power and importance of love in one's life. The singer does not believe there is anything better or more valuable than love. The lyrics explicitly highlight the beauty of the past and the importance of the present moment. For the singer, the time spent with their partner, sitting on the couch and watching movies, made their heart melt. They wish to experience this moment over and over again, as they believe it is the most precious thing they have ever felt.
However, despite the intensity of their feelings, the singer knows that their love is gone, and it is a crushing but inevitable truth. They express their regret about the fact that this love is no more but still cherished it as something that had been there. They are owning the fact that their feelings had changed and that the love they had was not perfect, but they still valued that experience. The song concludes with the singer asking if there is anything better than love or if anyone can show them how to find something that will surpass what they had.
Line by Line Meaning
meet you back on Kingley's street where we fell
Let's return to where we first met and fell in love.
For the only thing that we ever fear
Everything else in this world can be overcome except our fear of losing each other.
Back where all the silence made my heart melt
Being with you in silence is enough to make me fall in love with you all over again.
Some of you was all I'd hear
My entire attention was on you, only you.
Da da do do, da da do do
Repetition of meaningless phrases to create a rhythm.
Somebody tell me what's better than love?
Is there anything in the world that can compare to the love we share?
Make this minute last forever
I wish time would stand still so we never have to be apart.
Even when love is gone you were wrong to have been
Even if our love ended, I regret nothing because loving you was never a mistake.
Mi-i-i-i-ine, mi-i-i-i-ine
Emphasizing ownership over the person she loves.
Sitting watching movies couch you made of
Simple moments with you like watching movies on the couch you made are the most special to me.
Wanna kiss your eyes, those almond eyes
Every detail of you, such as your eyes, make me want to love you even more.
Oh take me to that royal view
I want to go back to that special place where we shared a special moment.
Where it was just me and you
The only thing that mattered in that moment was our love for each other.
Those were the days, holidays
Those moments were the best days, better than any holiday.
I want you to know that my heart is better than before
My love for you has grown and I am better because of it.
All those times, changing our minds
We may have had our doubts, but our love endured despite the challenges.
While you your worth, every fine
I see your worth and value every single part of you, even your flaws.
Cause you know in my mind
You occupy my thoughts and heart always.
Contributed by Nicholas O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.