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.
Teenagers
Hayley Williams Lyrics
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Living like I never met you,
And it'll feel wrong at first,
But I think i can forget you.
Ignore the fact that we sleep
No more than 3 feet apart
I feel you now, you're all around me
Your all around me
Underneath me
Well, how was I to know
That what we carved in stone
Would be so, temporary.
Well, how was I to know
That my first crack at love
Would not be the last
It won't be the last
It's in the air now,
Bitter tears and broken hearts
Were teenagers,
We count the years we think were smart
But we're not
We don't know anything
So, dont ask me where ill go
Coz, frankly, i dont know
And i dont give a shit
Why must we all make sense
Of what just wont make sense
For once,
Im just gonna live.
Im just gonna live.
Were teenagers
(we dont know anything)
Were teenagers
(we dont know anything)
Well, how was I to know
That what we carved in stone
Would be so, temporary.
(im gonna go on)
Why must we all make sense
Of what just wont make sense
For once,
Im just gonna live.
Im just gonna live.
The song "Teenagers" by Hayley Williams is a testament to the experience of young love and the pain that comes with its end. The lyrics express the frustration of trying to move on after a relationship has ended, despite the feeling of being surrounded by that person.
The first part of the song talks about the difficulty of moving on from the person who is no longer in one's life. It acknowledges that it will feel wrong at first, but it is important to keep living even if it means ignoring the memories of that person. However, the second part of the song discusses the pain of not being able to forget about that person completely. The singer can feel the presence of the other person even when they are not there physically, which makes it difficult to move on.
The refrain emphasizes the singer's youthful naivety, acknowledging that there is much they do not know about life and relationships. They are trying to make sense of a situation that doesn't seem to make sense, and they are tired of trying to find the answers. They ultimately decide to let go of trying to find an explanation and to simply live their life.
Overall, "Teenagers" is a poignant reminder of the emotional pain that comes with young love and the struggle to move on after it has ended.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm gonna go on
Living like I never met you,
And it'll feel wrong at first,
But I think i can forget you.
I will continue living my life like you never existed, it may initially be strange but eventually, I will try to forget all about you.
Ignore the fact that we sleep
No more than 3 feet apart
I feel you now, you're all around me
Underneath me
Your all around me
Underneath me
Despite sleeping so close to each other, I can feel your presence and influence all around and below me, which is hard to ignore.
Well, how was I to know
That what we carved in stone
Would be so, temporary.
Well, how was I to know
That my first crack at love
Would not be the last
It won't be the last
I never thought that our relationship or the love we shared that seemed so solid, could be temporary. Also, I now know that this experience teaches me that this will not be the last heartbreak I experience in life.
It's in the air now,
Bitter tears and broken hearts
Were teenagers,
We count the years we think were smart
But we're not
We don't know anything
There is a sense of sadness and heartache all around us, as young and inexperienced teenagers, we tend to think we know it all and make choices that we think are wise, when in reality, we do not have enough knowledge to make informed decisions.
So, dont ask me where ill go
Coz, frankly, i dont know
And i dont give a shit
Do not ask me about my future plans, as I am unsure and frankly, do not care at this point due to the emotions I am feeling.
Why must we all make sense
Of what just wont make sense
For once,
Im just gonna live.
Im just gonna live.
Why do we try to rationalize things that cannot be understood? For once, I am simply going to live my life without overthinking it, and focus on the present moment.
Were teenagers
(we dont know anything)
Were teenagers
(we dont know anything)
We are just inexperienced teenagers who have a lot to learn, and we do not know much about life or how to navigate it.
Contributed by Noah G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Samantha Emery
I watched this movie on HBO last night & completely forgot how good the soundtrack was. It's like a time capsule of my high school years, such a throwback.
Eianna Maxine
Can u put this on spotify 😭✋
Mel B
@Eianna Maxine 😭 you can do it yourself tho, just allow local files in settings and download the song lol
Eianna Maxine
@Huey make it legal
Huey
thats not legal
Richard Horton
Why isn’t this available in my country or region on Apple Music? (America)
esther barbosa
What part of the movie we can hear this song?❤️
Martina Domke
on the radio when needy's in the kitchen
Wolfgang S
the url says "jaw of abby", that's pretty cool
SP
deff about josh lol