taylor surprised hayley with her grandfather’s song “friends or lovers” which is mixed into crystal clear. hayley’s grandparents have been together since they were 12 years old. that’s also the age hayley and taylor were when they first met. hayley called the moment taylor played the song for her “a full circle moment”. this is true love y’all
In a recent interview, she says she has nightmares about water, because it ties back to her toxic relationship and it’s a symbol of darker times. She references water a lot in songs. In pool, she’s underwater with no air in her lungs, in dead horse, she’s being held underwater. Both pool and dead horse, which have to do with her ex, the water is so heavy on her and it’s killing her, but here in this song, the water isn’t scary. She can see, she can breathe, and she isn’t sinking and how in the past, what she thought was water, was concrete (Chad) and she dove straight in. These last five songs are definitely hinting at her being in a relationship, and if she is, I’m so happy for her because wow you can really hear how happy she is while she sings these last five songs. I’m happy for her, truly. It’s a wonderful feeling to be out of dark murky water, it’s beautiful, the feeling of knowing you’re in clear water now.
emo_ rosaaa this is also the last song i listened to! 😭😭😭 these last few songs are the absolute best. everyone who worked on this album is absolutely amazing
No andno listen closely on min 3:00 and you can hear a voice singing friends or lovers..Hayley also explained on her ig where T secretly recorded a video of her Grandad singing while playing the piano :) he took that friend or lover part and surprised Hayley. ❤️
[Verse 1] Mmm, I don't wanna shut you out I don't wanna rush around, or slow down This time I wanna stay right here I wanna make it crystal clear That I won't give in to the fear [Chorus] Crystal clear I won't give in to the fear Crystal clear I won't give in to the fear Crystal clear I won't give in to the fear Crystal clear [Verse 2] I remember standing on the edge Closing my eyes Counting to three, I Jump in with the rush in my head Only to find, the water was concrete And now you're pumpin' air to my lungs This don't feel anything like sinking In fact no matter how deep I go Into you it looks like the water is crystal clear [Chorus] Crystal clear I won't give in to the fear Crystal clear I won't give in to the fear Crystal clear I won't give in to the fear Crystal clear [Bridge] (Clear) Here we go Gonna risk it again Let's hope it's the last time We don't know How this could end Let's hope it won't have to (Hmm) Won't have to (Hmm) [Chorus] Crystal clear I won't give in to the fear Crystal clear I won't give in to the fear Crystal clear I won't give in to the fear Crystal clear (Clear) Won't give into the fear It's a feeling (Clear) I'm still right here (Distorted voice) Friends or lovers. What would it be?
I can't choose a favorite song. They're all too good, too real and just beautiful. I love and adore this woman, Taylor and Zac till the day I die. Thank you for existing
I hope this album makes us all realise that being able to talk about our feelings, even the “negative” ones is the best solution to everything. It comes with fear, but it’s makes us more human and grown. Hayley came to tell us this with this one.
Pool: “Dive back into, right back into, dive right back into you” Dead Horse: “Every morning I wake up from a dream of you holding me under water” Crystal Clear: “Into you it looks like the water is crystal clear” Pool: "I'm underwater, no air in my lungs" Dead Horse: "Held my breath for a decade" Crystal Clear: “And now you're pumpin' air to my lungs” Pool: “But this time you don't leave me sinking” Crystal Clear: “This don't feel anything like sinking” Pool: “Never found the deep end of our little ocean” Crystal Clear: “In fact no matter how deep I go” Pool: “My eyes are open, I'm done giving up” Crystal Clear: “Crystal clear, I won't give in to the fear” Love these references, even more knowing "Pool" is one of her favourite songs from AL, as "Crystal Clear" is for PFA, too, and how revealing "Dead horse" is. Thanks for this priceless gift. Edit: Yes, water, as she mentioned, has been a recurrent element in her dreams (check out her last interviews regarding the album)
Met a lovely man years ago at Hi-Fi Cruisin and it was Hayley’s grandat. He was wearing an Elvis TCB necklace like Hayley’s tattoo. He told the story of how he built Hayley a performance stage in his backyard when she was just a little kid. I remember how we talked about Hayley’s career and he was so proud of his granddaughter. What a wonderful tribute to include her grandat in the song.
This song makes me feel like that since it's her last song that she uploaded, it's like the ending of a book. A beautiful book with drama, sadness, love, confusion and everything else in it that makes it...how would I say it in one word?..............Unreal I guess. It's just something that should not exist but it does. Hayley you are special in my heart because you give me comfort when I need it. Your voice is just...you can't compare it. I don't know everything about u or your band, but I thank everyone that has helped u out.
She said in an interview that’s what she wanted it to be like you’re following her journey. From starting out in anger to go through all these emotions to find love and happiness at the end, and most importantly acceptance of herself.
I hope that Hayley can read this. I've been listening to your voice and belts since I was a silly little kid. Now I'm getting into my 20's and part of me is terrifyed. I'm also discovering a lot of trauma from my past, and doing my best to move on from fear. I just want to show how grateful I'm. This album is definitly making a mark in my life. Also, I'm very proud of you. I'm an artist too, and heavenly inspired by this project. That's the beauty of art, it never ends in to the emissor, it's an endless net of conections. Anyway, I really love you. We won't give in to the fear.
Same! Hayley has been and still a big part of my life. Her music makes my life a bit better. I'm a musician too. And it's so nice seeing other musicians that are heavily inspired by her. Let's keep making music and yes, we won't give in to the fear! ♥️
Same! I found Paramore when I was about 7 and I’m in my 20s now. Unfortunately I have found traumas too. For a long time I just wanted a cure, something to make it all better, but I’ve realized that healing isn’t linear. It’s messy and the path isn’t straight and it goes up and down but as long as we try and give ourselves love, I mean, it’s a good start right? Hope it goes well you, I hope you find yourself in lots of love and light and petals 🌸
Thanks for sharing your side, and thank you for the support guys. I wish you the best aswell! Life is a weird little beautiful thing isn't? Love you all!
damn, i'm in the exact same situation. trying to work through traumas, trying not to become so bitter because of them that i can't go back. hang in there, thanks for sharing
I don't know if the rumors are true but let me just say one thing- throughout her life, Hayley's had one constant in her life... T. In her personal life, her work, everything. His gift to her (this song) was so beautiful and such a grand show of love and friendship.n They're each other's constants.
@@micaelaclifford2729 and it's sealed now. They confirmed it ❤️❤️ I have such a beautiful life by just knowing this even though I'm still jobless. haha
For those who say that brokenhearts make the best music they're wrong, this is the result of what resilience and mental health-care do. So proud of Hayley for this. ❤️
simmer - anger leave it alone - curiosity cinnamon - independence creepin - helplessness sudden desire - fear dead horse - regret my friend - value over yet - determination roses/lotus/violet/iris - uniqueness why we ever - sentimental pure love - exposure taken - secrecy sugar on the rim - wonder watch me while i bloom - confidence crystal clear - hope
You know what I always felt that when she wrote “Hate to see your heart break” I always thought there was an undertone of a love song. Hayley said in one interview with Zane “songs know you man” and I said yes! Of course that old song screamed love for Taylor... maybe she couldn’t see it like a romantic love at the time but for sure she loved him even then. Cuz you listen to other songs that are about her friendships even Zac, Jeremy, Bryan, the band are so different haha 😂 is it just me!? Maybe I’m just a romantic haha
My favorites songs from each part are the last ones: Sudden Desire, Dead Horse and Crystal Clear, but it's very difficult to me to choose just one favorite, I love this album too much ❤️❤️❤️
I cried because so many of these songs hit hard for me, I have my own trauma’s I’m working through, and this one, I was in a bad spot before. My past relationship was so toxic and abusive and so horrible that I can’t believe I held my breath for so long. The one I’m in now, it’s just like she says, I can breathe and it’s crystal clear.
Pool is one of my favorite songs of all time. The lyrical parallels she makes to it here are so beautiful. The second verse especially makes me tear up every time. We’re so lucky to have Hayleys music.
I feel so heard and understood. This whole album gives me so many feelings. I love her so much. Hayley Williams, thank you for this journey of recovery and self-love.
I imagine the mv to this being old recordings and photos of Hayley's grandparents in love, telling their story and at the end showing Hayley (maybe with her love) for a short moment. this way the lovely love story of her grandparents won't be forgotten and it shows just what Hayley's singing about in Crystal Clear 🌺
So beautiful, you and Taylor created a work of art in its purest form. Raw, yet polished. Vulnerable, yet, mysterious. I love this album, Hayley! This will go down in my top ten favorite albums ever! Much much love!
omggg this makes me emotional cause is like she is saying to her lover that she wont give into the fear of another chance to fall in love. Anyway hayley if you read this, YEEES congrats on giving love another shot, you deserve it so much, love ya
i get goosebumps the more i listen to this, it's just so special and freeing, it is not easy to trust your heart with someone again after having gone through a divorce and i'm just so happy for Hayley that she's in safe waters now❤️💛🌹
una chica que amé demasiado me dedico está canción, esta es la primera vez que soy lo suficientemente valiente para escucharla y aún así me rompo con cada segundo. Si alguna vez tu ves esto, espero que sepas que lo siento, que estaba pasando por un mal momento en mi vida y dejé que las malas actitudes invadieran mi vida. Lo siento meu, jamás tendré algo como lo que me diste tu, y aún hoy, no he sido capaz de entender como dejé que las peores partes de mi me tomaran ventaja. Soy alguien nuevo, luego de un largo tiempo, espero que un día podamos volver a coincidir y ser las personas correctas que eramos, pero en un tiempo mucho mejor. Lo siento mucho.
Crystal Clear,” is a soft track detailing Hayley’s willingness to move on with her life and how she will no longer live in fear or slow down with her life. Just like “Pure Love”, the track sees her growing and leaving behind all the pain she has bottled through her twenties. This is another love song (presumably about the person mentioned in “Taken”) and seems to be a continuation of the water metaphor seen in “Dead Horse” and “Pool.” She has now found clear/smooth waters in her new relationship, as compared to the old one. +24
The lyric “now you’re pumpin’ air to my lungs” always hits me hard. It makes me think of my best friend dani! I feel down all the time and she always boosts me up and makes me feel good about myself!
What a way to end up the album. In the end, it doesn't matter all the sh*t you've been through (what most of the songs are about), there's always gonna be a spark of hope to keep on trying again with someone else. Don't give up guys, and never be afraid of trying again.
This song hits different now that Hayley admitted she's dating Taylor. T is the current "healthy relationship" that H has, that she tried to sabotage because she was scared. But it's crystal clear; they love each other more than just best friends. "Here we go, gonna risk it again... I won't give in to the fear" (and face it head on because none of it was ever worth the risk and T was the only exception) Sorry, I've been shipping them for all of my life. Happy asf for them imma cri.
When Paramore released After Laughter I was going through some rough times, and I love how some of Hayley’s new songs have references from after laughter, it’s like I can relate to a new different way now that I’m not in a dark place anymore, feels like growing up.
I have to say I'm really impressed with her solo stuff. I usually sleep on a lot of artists from bands that go off to do their own thing because it usually sucks but Hayley's music is so creative, experimental and fused with so many influences. I hear funk grooves, post punk production with those snappy drums and great color to the sound( those dark strings on the album are siick). Deep lyrics with a dark 80s pop kind of flavor. You can definitely hear tastes of the cure, the smith's and billy idol fused with radio head, oasis and 90s early 2000s indie songwriters. Great job Hayley and Taylor! Looking forward to more solo stuff and Paramore 6! I always knew you guys were real artists..as a ten yr old I knew something was up about Avril lol but I knew you guys were the real deal.
i wish we could comment on songs on spotify lol just listening to PFA and came here to say holy moly crystal clear is *MAGIC* and then when friends or lovers hits i get emosh bc it's your grandpa omg i love it sm thank you for this gold
it's only a while ago that i have the courage to listen to the entire Petals for Armor album. when i got to this song, i know it will hit me for some reason and when the second verse came, i lost it.. "only to find the water is concrete, and now you're pumpin' air to my lungs, this don't feel anything like sinking..." i cried more than i cried when i heard Why We Ever, i don't really know why. This feels like an ending of a beautiful movie or book, but not quite an end. it has become my favorite song from the album aside from Why We Ever..
Taylor you deserve Heaven! 🥺❤️❤️ Hayley thank you so much for this, this is just an amazing album I have no wordsssd omg We love you ❤️🌺🌺 #PetalsForArmor the best album
this song is the best thing I’ve had in my life in a really long time. a song consuming at your brain, hearing vauge lyrics in your head making you hum it so much you can’t take it so you keep listening to that song to think about it some more. thank you. 🌺✨
Everytime I listen to this I can't help but cry. There is just something about this song... It's absolutley beautiful and has so much emotion. Definitely in my top 3 favs off of Petals for Armor 💜🌺❤
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