Born and raised in Mississippi, Williams moved to Tennessee at the age of 15 when her parents divorced in 2002. In 2004, she formed Paramore alongside Josh Farro, Zac Farro, and Jeremy Davis. The band currently consists of Hayley Williams, Zac Farro and Taylor York. The band has released six studio albums: All We Know Is Falling (2005), Riot! (2007), Brand New Eyes (2009), Paramore (2013), After Laughter (2017) and This Is Why (2023).
Aside from Paramore, Williams recorded the song "Teenagers" for the soundtrack of Jennifer's Body (2009) and has collaborated with artists such as October Fall, The Chariot, Set Your Goals, Zedd and New Found Glory. In 2010, she was featured on the single "Airplanes" by B.o.B. It peaked at number two on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. A sequel to the song, "Airplanes, Part II", features new verses from B.o.B. and a verse from Eminem, while Williams' vocals remain the same. This collaboration led to a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals.
Williams released her debut solo single "Simmer" on January 22nd 2020 and announced on the same day that her debut solo album Petals for Armor would be released on May 8th 2020.
Other ventures in which Williams has explored include online beauty and music series Kiss-Off on Popular TV which launched in 2015, and the hair-dye company Good Dye Young, which launched in 2016.
Over Yet
Hayley Williams Lyrics
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If there's resistance
It makes you stronger
It's not the end
If there's resistance
If there's resistance
It makes you stronger
Make it your friend
When there's persistence
When there's persistence
You can go farther
Beyond the end
If in the distance
There's more resistance
Try to stay open
Make it your friend
It's the right time to come alive
Baby, if you wanna try
To get out of your head, yes, break a sweat
Baby, tell yourself it ain't over yet
It's the right time to come alive
Baby, if you wanna try
To get out of your head, yes, break a sweat
Baby, tell yourself it ain't over yet
If there's resistance
If there's resistance
It makes you stronger
It's not the end
When there's persistence
When there's persistence
You can go farther
Make it your friend
It's the right time to come alive
Baby, if you wanna try
To get out of your head, yes, break a sweat
Baby, tell yourself it ain't over yet
It's the right time to come alive
Baby, if you wanna try
To get out of your head, yes, break a sweat
Baby, tell yourself it ain't over yet
For every darkened part of me
For every darkened part of me
For every darkened part of me
It's the right time to come alive
Baby, if you wanna try
To get out of your head, yes, break a sweat
Baby, tell yourself it ain't over yet
It's the right time to come alive (for every darkened part of me)
Baby, if you wanna try (there's a light I can see)
To get out of your head, yes, break a sweat (both belong)
Baby, tell yourself it ain't over yet (both are me)
It's the right time
To get out of your head
In "Over Yet," Hayley Williams encourages her listeners to push through any resistance and persist until they achieve their goals. She acknowledges the existence of obstacles but assures us that they make us stronger, and with persistence, we can go beyond our perceived limits. The use of repetition in the lyrics reinforces the message of perseverance and overcoming challenges.
Williams tells us that we have the power to control our own mindset towards resistance by making it our friend instead of our enemy. She emphasizes the importance of coming alive and breaking a sweat - pushing past our comfort zones- while affirming that it is not yet over. The phrase "getting out of your head" could mean freeing oneself from negative self-talk or doubts that may hold us back.
The last section of the song contains a personal reflection of the singer. A "darkened part" of her is acknowledged, but she knows that there is also a light that she can see, and both belong to her.
Overall, "Over Yet" delivers a message of empowerment and encourages resilience and determination in the face of challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
If there's resistance
When you face obstacles,
If there's resistance
When you face obstacles,
It makes you stronger
They can help you grow and become stronger,
It's not the end
It does not mean that everything is over,
If there's resistance
When you face obstacles,
If there's resistance
When you face obstacles,
It makes you stronger
They can help you grow and become stronger,
Make it your friend
Learn to accept and embrace them,
When there's persistence
When you have the strength and determination to continue,
When there's persistence
When you have the strength and determination to continue,
You can go farther
You can achieve more and exceed your limits,
Beyond the end
You can reach what seems impossible,
If in the distance
When you see more obstacles ahead,
There's more resistance
There's more to overcome,
Try to stay open
Stay open-minded and receptive to change,
Make it your friend
Accept and embrace them as part of your journey,
It's the right time to come alive
It's time to awaken your potential and live fully,
Baby, if you wanna try
If you want to, give it a try,
To get out of your head, yes, break a sweat
To stop overthinking and take action,
Baby, tell yourself it ain't over yet
Remind yourself that there's still a chance,
For every darkened part of me
For every inner struggle and weakness,
It's the right time to come alive
It's time to embrace a new perspective,
Baby, if you wanna try
If you want to overcome your challenges,
To get out of your head, yes, break a sweat
You need to take action and push yourself,
Baby, tell yourself it ain't over yet
You still have the power to turn things around,
It's the right time
It's the perfect moment to begin a new chapter,
To get out of your head
Stop overthinking and take action,
Lyrics © SC PUBLISHING DBA SECRETLY CANADIAN PUB., Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Hayley Nichole Williams, Joey Howard, Steph Marziano
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Dexter Jude Palacpac
sounds like she’s a diva from the 80’s and i love it!
TacoQueen Industries
Dexter Jude Palacpac I was going to comment the same thing but you already said it
redorange
Sounds like Madonna.
Katie Ward
looks like it too, love the outfits!
Yoanna M.
I was thinking the same. I love the 80s so I'm more happy😄
mart
Joey's bassline is something to die for dear god
M Lipska
oh my God, yes!!
andreas nigl
Aint it funny
Andrie Alinsangao
Hell yes!
Andrie Alinsangao
Gotta love that sorta fuzz bass!