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.
Mr. Brightside
Hayley Kiyoko Lyrics
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And I've been doing just fine
Gotta gotta be down
Because I want it all
It started out with a kiss
How did it end up like this?
It was only a kiss, it was only a kiss
Now I'm falling asleep
While he's having a smoke
And she's taking a drag
Now they're going to bed
And my stomach is sick
And it's all in my head
But she's touching his chest now
He takes off her dress now
Let me go
And I just can't look, it's killing me
And taking control
Jealousy, turning saints into the sea
Swimming through sick lullabies
Choking on your alibis
But it's just the price I pay
Destiny is calling me
Open up my eager eyes
'Cause I'm Mr. Brightside
I'm coming out of my cage
And I've been doing just fine
Gotta gotta be down
Because I want it all
It started out with a kiss
How did it end up like this?
(It was only a kiss), it was only a kiss
Now I'm falling asleep
And she's calling a cab
While he's having a smoke
And she's taking a drag
Now they're going to bed
And my stomach is sick
And it's all in my head
But she's touching his chest now
He takes off her dress now
Let me go
'Cause I just can't look, it's killing me
And taking control
Jealousy, turning saints into the sea
Swimming through sick lullabies
Choking on your alibi
But it's just the price I pay
Destiny is calling me
Open up my eager eyes
'Cause I'm Mr. Brightside
I never
I never
I never
I never
Experienced a situation where I felt so trapped and helpless. The singer begins the song by stating that they are "coming out of my cage" and that they have been doing fine. However, they express a strong desire to have it all, which suggests that they have been longing for something more in their life.
The song then delves into a moment of infidelity. It started innocently with a kiss, but somehow, it ended up in a situation where the singer is heartbroken and tormented by the images in their mind. They describe how they are falling asleep while the person they love is with someone else. The contrast is emphasized as they mention that she's calling a cab while he's smoking and she's taking a drag. These actions highlight the detachment and indifference between the singer and the person they desire.
The anguish intensifies as the singer realizes that their thoughts are consuming them. They feel physically sick as their imagination runs wild, depicting the other person touching the chest of the person they are with and undressing them. However, despite the pain, they desperately wish to be released from this torment, pleading for the other person to let them go.
The chorus embodies the emotions of jealousy and self-deprecation. The singer feels as though their jealousy has transformed them into a monster, turning saints into the sea. They describe themselves swimming through sick lullabies, indicating that their thoughts and emotions have become daunting and disturbing. They feel choked by the excuses and lies presented to them, but still feel it is a price they must pay for their own destiny. The lyrics express a struggle with accepting the reality of the situation, as the singer urges themselves to open their eyes and embrace the truth, taking on the persona of Mr. Brightside, perhaps referring to someone who is optimistic and resilient despite facing difficult situations.
The repetition of the word "never" in the final lines could signal the singer's defiance and determination to never let themselves fall into such a vulnerable and painful situation again. It highlights their commitment to protect themselves from further emotional turmoil.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Brandon Flowers, Dave Brent Keuning, Mark August Stoermer, Ronnie Jr. Vannucci
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