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.
Stay The Night Ft. Hayley Williams
Hayley Williams Lyrics
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So hold your tongue and hear me out
I know that we were made to break so what? I don't mind
You kill the lights, I'll draw the blinds
Don't dull the sparkle in your eyes
I know that we were made to break so what? I don't mind
Are you gonna stay the night
Oh oh oh oh, are you gonna stay the night
Are you gonna stay the night
Doesn't mean we're bound for life
So oh oh oh, are you gonna stay the night
Are you gonna stay the night
Doesn't mean we're bound for life
So oh oh oh, are you gonna stay the night
I am fire gasoline,
Come pour yourself all over me
We'll let this place go down in flames only one more time
You kill the lights, I'll draw the blinds
Don't dull the sparkle in your eyes
I know that we were made to break
So what? I don't mind
Are you gonna stay the night
Are you gonna stay the night
Oh oh oh oh, are you gonna stay the night
Are you gonna stay the night
Doesn't mean we're bound for life
So oh oh oh, are you gonna stay the night (Night)
Are you gonna stay the night
Are you gonna stay the night
Doesn't mean we're bound for life
So oh oh oh, are you gonna stay the night
(Are you gonna stay the night)
(Are you gonna stay the night)
(Oh oh oh oh, are you gonna stay the night)
The song "Stay The Night" is a collaboration between EDM producer Zedd and Hayley Williams, the lead singer of Paramore. The lyrics explore a fleeting moment of passion between two people who know their time together may be temporary, but they are willing to embrace it nonetheless. The first two lines of the song, āI know that we are upside down, so hold your tongue and hear me out,ā suggest that the situation they find themselves in may not be conventional or expected, but they are still determined to make the most of it. The repeated line, āI know that we were made to break so what? I donāt mind,ā reinforces the idea that they are not necessarily looking for a long-term commitment, but rather living in the present moment.
The chorus, with its repeated question of āare you gonna stay the night,ā implies that the two may only have one night together and are questioning whether they should make the most of it or not. The line, ādoesnāt mean weāre bound for life,ā acknowledges that the situation is temporary, but that doesnāt mean they canāt enjoy it.
The second verse continues with the idea of taking risks and embracing the moment, as Williams sings āI am fire gasoline, come pour yourself all over me.ā This line evokes the idea of combustibility and passion, again reinforcing the idea that the two are living in the moment and embracing their attraction for each other.
Overall, the song is a celebration of fleeting moments of passion and taking risks. It acknowledges that these moments may not last forever, but that doesnāt mean they canāt be enjoyed and celebrated.
Line by Line Meaning
I know that we are upside down
I am aware that our situation is difficult and complicated.
So hold your tongue and hear me out
Please listen to me before you say anything.
I know that we were made to break so what? I don't mind
I understand that our relationship may not last but I am willing to live in the moment.
You kill the lights, I'll draw the blinds
Let's create a private space to be intimate.
Don't dull the sparkle in your eyes
I want to see the true emotion and passion in your eyes.
Are you gonna stay the night
Do you want to spend the night with me?
Doesn't mean we're bound for life
This does not necessarily mean we are committing to a long-term relationship.
So oh oh oh, are you gonna stay the night
Please let me know if you want to stay the night.
I am fire gasoline
I am passionate and intense.
Come pour yourself all over me
Let's be intimate and indulge in each other.
We'll let this place go down in flames only one more time
Let's enjoy this moment passionately and fully, even if it could be the last.
Are you gonna stay the night
Do you want to spend the night with me?
Doesn't mean we're bound for life
This does not necessarily mean we are committing to a long-term relationship.
So oh oh oh, are you gonna stay the night (Night)
Please let me know if you want to spend the night with me.
Are you gonna stay the night
Do you want to spend the night with me?
Doesn't mean we're bound for life
This does not necessarily mean we are committing to a long-term relationship.
So oh oh oh, are you gonna stay the night
Please let me know if you want to spend the night with me.
(Are you gonna stay the night)
Repeat of previous line.
(Are you gonna stay the night)
Repeat of previous line.
(Oh oh oh oh, are you gonna stay the night)
Repeat of previous line.
Lyrics Ā© Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BENJAMIN ELI HANNA, HAYLEY WILLIAMS, CARAH FAYE, ANTON ZASLAVSKI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@mislav8273
[Verse 1]
I know that we are upside down
So hold your tongue and hear me out
I know that we were made to break
So what? I don't mind
You kill the lights, I'll draw the blinds
Don't dull the sparkle in your eyes
I know that we were made to break
So what? I don't mind
[Pre-Chorus]
Are you gonna stay the night?
Are you gonna stay the night?
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Are you gonna stay the night?
[Chorus]
Are you gonna stay the night?
Doesn't mean we're bound for life
So, oh, oh, oh
Are you gonna stay the night?
Are you gonna stay the night?
Doesn't mean we're bound for life
So, oh, oh, oh
Are you gonna stay the night?
[Verse 2]
I am a fire, you're gasoline
Come pour yourself all over me
We'll let this place go down in flames
Only one more time
You kill the lights, I'll draw the blinds
Don't dull the sparkle in your eyes
I know that we were made to break
So what? I don't mind
[Pre-Chorus]
Are you gonna stay the night?
Are you gonna stay the night?
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Are you gonna stay the night?
[Chorus]
Are you gonna stay the night? (When we get burned)
Doesn't mean we're bound for life (We never learn)
So, oh, oh, oh
Are you gonna stay the night?
[Bridge]
Night, night, night, night, night, night
Night, night, night, night, night, night
Night, night, night, night, night, night
Are you gonna stay the night?
[Chorus]
Are you gonna stay the night?
Doesn't mean we're bound for life
So, oh, oh, oh
Are you gonna stay the night?
[Outro]
Are you gonna stay the night?
Are you gonna stay the night?
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Are you gonna stay the night?
@annvaldez8648
"Stay The Night"
(with Hayley Williams of Paramore)
[Hayley Williams]
I know that we are upside down
So hold your tongue and hear me out
I know that we were made to break
So what? I don't mind
You cue the lights, I'll draw the blinds
Don't dull the sparkle in your eyes
I know that we were made to break
So what? I don't mind
Are you gonna stay the night?
Are you gonna stay the night?
Oh oh oh, are you gonna stay the night?
Are you gonna stay the night?
Doesn't mean we're bound for life
So oh oh oh, are you gonna stay the night?
[Beat break]
Are you gonna stay the night?
Doesn't mean we're bound for life
So oh oh, are you gonna stay the night?
I am a fire, gasoline,
Come pour yourself all over me
We'll let this place go down in flames only one more time
You cue the lights, I'll draw the blinds
Don't dull the sparkle in your eyes
I know that we were made to break
So what? I don't mind
Are you gonna stay the night?
Are you gonna stay the night?
Oh oh oh, are you gonna stay the night?
Are you gonna stay the night? (we get burned!)
Doesn't mean we're bound for life (we never learn!)
So oh oh, are you gonna stay the night?
Night night night night night...
[Beat break]
ARE YOU GONNA STAY THE NIGHT?!
[Beat break]
Are you gonna stay the night?
Doesn't mean we're bound for life
So oh oh, are you gonna stay the night?
[Zedd:]
Are you gonna stay the night?
Are you gonna stay the night?
Oh oh oh oh.
Are you gonna stay the night?
@suzmaryosep
Aghhh this hurts. We're not kids anymore.
@magicmanthegeez330
Literally I used to be a 10 year old clueless kid and now I'm a struggling Senior who trying to pass all his online classes and look for a job. I miss being young
@tamisloading
ouch
@tears3194
:(:
@clowy9052
@@magicmanthegeez330 You are young..
@clowy9052
@@magicmanthegeez330 What?
@nairm
If I build a time machine, does anyone want to go back to the good old days?
@latrellrawlins7713
Um yea
@hmiraldi4241
Count me in
@1BarnetTE.
Book me in!