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.
Under the Blue / Take Me In
Hayley Kiyoko Lyrics
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Fill my diamond pool in the summer, that's too cruel, cruel
Drowning in the streams, do your time on broken dreams
You get lost in neon green and you found me obscene
That's what you want
Oh, it's what you want
Riding on the ferris wheel, tripping on your plastic heel
It's all you got
Oh, it's all you got
Waves come crashing on in
But, I'm feeling the rapture cool on my skin
Take me under the blue
Take me under the blue
Fill my diamond pool in the summer, that's too cruel, cruel
Fill my diamond pool in the summer, that's too cruel
Howling like a beast, I was never following
It's the savage scene that you keep on channeling
That's what you want
Oh, it's what you want
Bathing in the thunder just because I make it loud
You don't ever have to wonder, I'm not tryna steal your crown
It's all you got
Oh, it's all you got
Waves come crashing on in
But, I'm feeling the rapture cool on my skin
Take me under the blue
Take me under the blue
Waves come crashing on in
But, I'm feeling the rapture cool on my skin
Take me under the blue
Take me under the blue
Fill my diamond pool in the summer, that's too cruel, cruel
Fill my diamond pool in the summer, that's too cruel, cruel
Waves come crashing on in
But, I'm feeling the rapture cool on my skin
Take me under the blue
Take me under the blue
Fill my diamond pool in the summer, that's too cruel, cruel
Fill my diamond pool in the summer, that's too cruel, cruel
Drowning in the the streams, straight down in broken dreams
You get lost in neon green
Howling like a beast, I was never following
It's the savage island scene
Take me under the blue
Take me under the blue
Take me under the blue
Take me under the blue
In "Under the Blue / Take Me In," Hayley Kiyoko sings about feeling overwhelmed and seeking escape. The repeated line of "Fill my diamond pool in the summer, that's too cruel, cruel" speaks to the emptiness of material wealth and the realization that it's not enough to fill the void within. The reference to "riding on the ferris wheel, tripping on your plastic heel" paints a picture of a phony, superficial world that the singer is trying to navigate.
The second verse seems to be directed towards an antagonist or someone who is trying to bring the singer down. The references to "drowning in the streams, do your time on broken dreams" and "howling like a beast" suggest that this person is struggling to cope and may be acting out in frustration. However, the singer asserts their own strength and individuality, refusing to follow their lead.
Line by Line Meaning
Fill my diamond pool in the summer, that's too cruel, cruel
Having a luxury like a diamond pool is too cruel to flaunt when others may not even have access to clean water
Drowning in the streams, do your time on broken dreams
Being stuck in a rut of unfulfilled dreams can feel like drowning in hopelessness
You get lost in neon green and you found me obscene
In a world of overwhelming color and chaos, the singer is seen as scandalous or distasteful
It's what you want, oh it's what you want
Despite the negative consequences, the person continues to pursue what they desire
Riding on the ferris wheel, tripping on your plastic heel
The superficial of the carnival juxtaposes the risks of a fragile foundation
It's all you got, oh it's all you got
Despite longing for more, the person is resigned to the little they have
Waves come crashing on in, but I'm feeling the rapture cool on my skin
Even in difficult times ('waves come crashing'), the singer is still able to find joy or peace ('rapture cool on my skin')
Bathing in the thunder just because I make it loud
Instead of running from the chaos, the singer embraces and celebrates it
You don't ever have to wonder, I'm not tryna steal your crown
The singer reassures someone that they are not trying to compete or take away from their success
Drowning in the the streams, straight down in broken dreams
Repeating the intro line, emphasizing the theme of unfulfilled hopes leading to despair
Howling like a beast, I was never following
The singer proclaims their independence and refusal to conform to societal expectations
It's the savage island scene
The wild, untamed nature of island life, possibly a metaphor for the chaos of life itself
Take me under the blue
A desire to escape and be enveloped by the calmness of the ocean
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Songtrust Ave
Written by: Hayley Kiyoko, Cecil Miguel Bernardy, Jonothan Dorr, Nicole Louise Morier
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Stella Luna
Lyrics:
Fill my diamond pool in the summer, that's too cruel, cruel
Fill my diamond pool in the summer, that's too cruel, cruel
Drowning in the streams, do your time on broken dreams
You get lost in neon green and you found me obscene
That's what you want
Oh, it's what you want
I could fill my diamond pool in the summer, that's too cruel
Riding on the ferris wheel, tripping on your plastic heel
It's all you got
Oh, it's all you got
Waves come crashing on in
But, I'm feeling the rapture cool on my skin
Take me under the blue
Take me under the blue
Fill my diamond pool in the summer, that's too cruel, cruel
Fill my diamond pool in the summer, that's too cruel
Howling like a beast, I was never following
It's the savage scene that you keep on channeling
That's what you want
Oh, it's what you want
Bathing in the thunder just because I make it loud
You don't ever have to wonder, I'm not tryna steal your crown
It's all you got
Oh, it's all you got
Waves come crashing on in
But, I'm feeling the rapture cool on my skin
Take me under the blue
Take me under the blue
Waves come crashing on in
But, I'm feeling the rapture cool on my skin
Take me under the blue
Take me under the blue
Fill my diamond pool in the summer, that's too cruel, cruel
Fill my diamond pool in the summer, that's too cruel, cruel
Waves come crashing on in
But, I'm feeling the rapture cool on my skin
Take me under the blue
Take me under the blue
Fill my diamond pool in the summer, that's too cruel, cruel
Fill my diamond pool in the summer, that's too cruel, cruel
Drowning in the the streams, straight down in broken dreams
You get lost in neon green
Howling like a beast, I was never following
It's the savage island scene
Take me under the blue
Take me under the blue
Take me under the blue
Take me under the blue
Reba Roy
Filled my diamond pool in the summer, that's too cruel, cruel
Filled my diamond pool in the summer, that's too cruel, cruel
Drowning in the streams, do you count on broken dreams?
You get lost in neon green, do you find me obscene?
That's what you want, oh
It's what you want
I could fill my diamond pool in the summer, that's too cruel
Riding on the ferris wheel, tripping on your plastic heel
It's all you got, oh
It's all you got
Waves come crashing on in, but I'm feeling down
Wrapped so cool on my skin
Take me under the blue
Take me under the blue
Filled my diamond pool in the summer, that's too cruel, cruel
Filled my diamond pool in the summer, that's too cruel
Howling like a beast, I was never following
It's the savage scene that you keep on channeling
That's what you want, oh
It's what you want
Bathing in the thunder just because I make it loud
You don't ever have to wonder, I'm not tryna steal your crown
It's all you got, oh
It's all you got
Waves come crashing on in, but I'm feeling down
Wrapped so cool on my skin
Take me under the blue
Take me under the blue
Waves come crashing on in, but I'm feeling down
Wrapped so cool on my skin
Take me under the blue
Take me under the blue
Filled my diamond pool in the summer, that's too cruel, cruel
Filled my diamond pool in the summer, that's too cruel, cruel
Waves come crashing on in, but I'm feeling down
Wrapped so cool on my skin
Take me under the blue
Take me under the blue
Waves come crashing on in, but I'm feeling down
Wrapped so cool on my skin
Take me under the blue
Take me under the blue
Filled my diamond pool in the summer, that's too cruel, cruel
Filled my diamond pool in the summer, that's too cruel, cruel
[Take Me In:]
Drowning in the the streams, straight down in broken dreams
You get lost in neon green
Howling like a beast, I was never following
It's the savage scene
Take me under the blue
Take me under the blue
Take me under the blue
Take me under the blue
Denise Guanio
[Under The Blue]
Filled my diamond pool in the summer, that's too cruel, cruel
Filled my diamond pool in the summer, that's too cruel, cruel
Drowning in the streams, do you count on broken dreams?
You get lost in neon green, do you find me obscene?
That's what you want, oh
It's what you want
I could fill my diamond pool in the summer, that's too cruel
Riding on the ferris wheel, tripping on your plastic heel
It's all you got, oh
It's all you got
Waves come crashing on in, but I'm feeling down
Wrapped so cool on my skin
Take me under the blue
Take me under the blue
Filled my diamond pool in the summer, that's too cruel, cruel
Filled my diamond pool in the summer, that's too cruel
Howling like a beast, I was never following
It's the savage scene that you keep on channeling
That's what you want, oh
It's what you want
Bathing in the thunder just because I make it loud
You don't ever have to wonder, I'm not tryna steal your crown
It's all you got, oh
It's all you got
Waves come crashing on in, but I'm feeling down
Wrapped so cool on my skin
Take me under the blue
Take me under the blue
Waves come crashing on in, but I'm feeling down
Wrapped so cool on my skin
Take me under the blue
Take me under the blue
Filled my diamond pool in the summer, that's too cruel, cruel
Filled my diamond pool in the summer, that's too cruel, cruel
Waves come crashing on in, but I'm feeling down
Wrapped so cool on my skin
Take me under the blue
Take me under the blue
Waves come crashing on in, but I'm feeling down
Wrapped so cool on my skin
Take me under the blue
Take me under the blue
Filled my diamond pool in the summer, that's too cruel, cruel
Filled my diamond pool in the summer, that's too cruel, cruel
[Take Me In]
Drowning in the the streams, straight down in broken dreams
You get lost in neon green
Howling like a beast, I was never following
It's the savage scene
Take me under the blue
Take me under the blue
Take me under the blue
Take me under the blue
Jordan Beaver
The father the son and the Hayley spirit
Emaan Ahmed
LMAOOOO YES
Bella20
This. Is. Gold.
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AMEN
Munir Ahmad
Jordan Beaver
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Big Mac and
I have nothing to do with my life
I just love how every single song in this album has a different audio in the end!!
5:12 😍
Shister
The slow deep music in the end is everything, Hayley is a musical genius!
axrel
so proud of hayley ❤️ literally heard on the number 1 hit radio (in my state) curious was on and I was crying bro :)
Arun Patel
W
Ariana Rose
This is my favorite thing in the whole entire universe, holy shit. I just want to say thank you for being so amazing, Hayley. You gave me the confidence to come out to my family and friends, so you've done more for me than you'll ever know. And the thing that really hits me in the heart is to know I'm probably not the only one you've had an impact on. Ugh, I love you so much.. Please never change, always be yourself, and always love yourself because damn, you are absolutely incredible !!