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
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 lyrics of Hayley Williams's song Stay The Night speak of a relationship that is not necessarily meant to last forever. The first two lines, "I know that we are upside down / So hold your tongue and hear me out," suggest that the relationship is unconventional and maybe even unstable. However, the singer seems to embrace this fact by saying "I know that we were made to break so what? I don't mind." This line could either indicate that the relationship is not meant to last, or that it is okay to have some disagreements as long as both parties can work through them.
The 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," is a direct question to the other person in the relationship. The singer seems to be enjoying the moment and doesn't necessarily want to overthink things. The line "Doesn't mean we're bound for life" suggests that the singer is not looking for a long-term commitment, but rather wants to enjoy the present and not worry about the future.
The second verse, "I am fire gasoline / Come pour yourself all over me / We'll let this place go down in flames only one more time," talks about the intense passion that the singer feels towards the other person. The imagery of "fire gasoline" suggests that the relationship is explosive and maybe even dangerous. However, the phrase "only one more time" indicates that the encounter is not meant to last, making the moment all the more intense.
Line by Line Meaning
I know that we are upside down
I am aware that we are in a difficult situation
So hold your tongue and hear me out
Please listen to me without interrupting
I know that we were made to break so what? I don't mind
I understand that we may not last, but I am open to enjoying the moment
You kill the lights, I'll draw the blinds
Let's create a private and intimate setting
Don't dull the sparkle in your eyes
Please don't hide how you feel or who you are
Are you gonna stay the night
Do you want to spend the night with me?
Doesn't mean we're bound for life
This doesn't have to be a permanent commitment
I am fire gasoline, Come pour yourself all over me
I am passionate and intense, let's fully experience each other
We'll let this place go down in flames only one more time
Let's make the most of this moment, even if it's the last time
Are you gonna stay the night
Do you want to spend the night with me?
Doesn't mean we're bound for life
This doesn't have to be a permanent commitment
Are you gonna stay the night
Do you want to spend the night with me?
Doesn't mean we're bound for life
This doesn't have to be a permanent commitment
Are you gonna stay the night
Do you want to spend the night with me?
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
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!