Hayley Nichole Williams (born December 27, 1988) is an American singer, songwriter, and musician. She serves as the lead vocalist, primary songwriter and occasional keyboardist of the rock band Paramore.
I think my core values are all about family and just at the end of the day, coming home and knowing that I'm happy being the person that I am - and that doesn't come without struggles, but to me success is just being able to go home and feel like you connected with somebody.
Let the pain remind you hearts can heal
The most incredible thing about playing the songs live for people - looking out to the crowd and seeing the different reactions and the different heart-strings and the things that people are relating to that mean something to them, that's crazy.
I'm not a real crazy social butterfly - and once I realised that and I accepted it, I started to realise how many people weren't accepting of that.
sometimes you get run down. sometimes life throws dirt in your eyes and it stings and you can't see for a few minutes. even after you get it out your eyes are all red and your vision is shitty. . . but eventually, whether through tears or maybe just time. . . you start to see even clearer than before. life is not always good. which is why music exists. why i believe God exists. and why there's always a pint of coconut milk ice cream in my freezer.
I'm secretly afraid of clowns. But it's not a secret now. . . dang.
Music is, I think, the best way to. . . not forget, but to just escape for a moment.
It's odd to look out there and see a bunch of Mini-Mes," says Williams. "You're wondering what possessed them to do such a thing. . . It sort of does a reverse psychology on you. You'd think you'd be like `Hey, all these people want to look like me. I feel pretty cool. ' But actually it makes you feel more self aware and I'm not really fond of that.
Airplanes”. “It was cool to meet people that liked music as much as I did. As soon as we started writing together, it was pretty obvious
we are to be brought through the fire, not left in it. and you know what? to anyone that ever told you that you're no good. . . they're no better.
Paramore fans are the best fans. Wanna fight about it?
You don’t go to a show because you think someone in the band is hot.
stay as strong as you can and during the times you can't, let other people be strong for you.
I definitely like the mystery of not knowing how things will turn out, you know.
I just feel like bands always need to work harder than the hardest working band. You need to constantly be one-upping yourself and surprising yourself at how hard that you'll work and devote yourself to your craft.
Performing is the craziest workout for me, because I feel like, on the first day of tour, I'm going nuts. Halfway through, I'm just so tired but obviously you keep pushing yourself because you have fans watching you.
Paramore will be the neighbor that comes over for tea and never leaves.
Don't let ignorance blind you. Open your eyes, heart and your mind. And if you're feeling alone, know that the world can be a lonely place, but it would be lonelier without you in it.
To anyone that ever told you you're no good. . they're no better.
I have the ability to build myself up or break myself down. I stay positive. Strength comes from within.