Top quotes by Hayley Williams

Whether I'm being influenced by new music that I'm listening to, books I've read, my friends, or my faith, I'm learning all the time. Votes: 12

I enjoy punk, the attitude as well as the music, but I don't feel like I have to be a carbon copy of it and invite all this controversy just to be punk rock. Votes: 12

now I'm told that this is life, that pain is just a simple comprimise so we can get what we want out of it. Would someone care to classify a broken heart and some twisted minds so I can find someone to rely on? Votes: 10

The truth is, no matter what your lifestyle or occupation, nothing can really stop you when you're allowing yourself to be exactly who you want to be. Votes: 8

Accentuate the positive / Eliminate the negative. Votes: 8

I stay away from dairy and I drink almond milk now. And I've also found that eating breakfast, like waking up and actually having it, helps me stay way healthy. Votes: 7

No boy is worth your teenage years!." "For me to be in love with someone means that I have to accept who I am, and not allow another person to define me. And if someone loves me in spite of all that, then that's a start. Votes: 7

When I was in elementary school, I was a big fan of the zip-off pants that could be turned into shorts. The Delia's catalog used to be my bible. Votes: 6

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. Votes: 6

No, I'm not a vegetarian. I do eat that way. I actually eat vegan quite a lot. I feel better when I eat that way, and I think there's been a lot of proof that's come up over the last however many years, that you can't deny, I don't think, that meat or dairy aren't all that good for us. Votes: 5

To do what we love we miss the ones we love. Long distance letters and phone calls and anything to make the distance disappear! That's what this means to me. Votes: 5

I tend to enjoy proving people wrong. Votes: 5

No boy is worth your teenage years!. Votes: 5

I think it's important for bands to rough it. Whether you're in a van or a bus, it's still tough. You still have to stand in a two hour catering line with flies everywhere in the heat, and you still have to lug your gear. Votes: 5

My mom and I were super close when I was a kid, her and I sort of ran off from her ex-husband. It wasn't such a good time for us and I remember listening to The Distillers with her. One time I actually asked her, 'Mom, can I shave my head into a mohawk?' Votes: 4

I make positive choices so I can be happy. Votes: 4

That was the day that I promised I'd never sing of love that does not exist. but darling, You are the only exception Votes: 4

Well you found us strength and solutions but I liked the tensionAnd not always knowing the answers when you're gonna lose it, you're gonna lose it. Votes: 4

Now I'm told this is life, and pain's just a simple compromise. Votes: 4

Any struggle or pain that you experience just gets you to the top, and you can't get there without making the climb. A few years later, you won't remember exactly the way the pain felt or how long it took, you'll just remember the view from the top. In fact, you might smile at the fact you had to work to get there. Votes: 4

The choices that we make aren't always perfect but it's ok... It's part of the journey. Votes: 3

Sometimes it takes a good fall to really know where you stand Votes: 3

Believe in your dreams even when they seem lost Votes: 3

People who are 'different' are usually the ones that end up making a difference in the world. Votes: 3

I met P. Diddy. Or Diddy. I like to call him Puffy because, let's be honest, that's who he is. Votes: 3

If you ever think about giving up, remember why you held on for so long. Votes: 2

LET THE FLAMES BEGIN! Votes: 2

Paramore will be the neighbor that comes over for tea and never leaves. Votes: 1

I enjoy punk, the attitude as well as the music, but I don't feel like I have to be a carbon copy of it and invite all this controversy just to be punk rock." Votes: 1

Oh yeah, I don't eat a lot of candy on tour. When I get home, man, I love candy. Oh, man, and ice cream. I can't eat it on tour because of the sugar and my throat. Votes: 1

My mom was a huge Adam and the Ants fan. My granddad listened to a lot of Motown and Elvis and Johnny Cash. So I was kind of well-rounded. Votes: 0

What motivates me is seeing people in the crowd and wondering what they're going home to and what they're dealing with, and knowing that for the time being we're their escape. Votes: 0

I know a lot of people think L.A. and they see a picture in their head, but those people obviously don't know me, because I sit on a couch every day. That's my idea of a good time - just being in a sweat suit. Votes: 0

For me, embracing my own power is about embracing my right to be an individual. Votes: 0

I learn every day what it means to love myself, and I'm constantly figuring out what makes me feel empowered. Votes: 0

Sometimes it takes a good fall to really know where you stand. Votes: 0

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. Votes: 0

I'm not sorry for who I am. Votes: 0

A must have for women? Confidence! Be yourself! Votes: 0

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 Votes: 0

And the worst part is before it gets any better we're heading for a cliff. And in the free fall I will realize I'm better off when I hit the bottom Votes: 0

B.O.Y. means "˜Beware of You'"¦ Be aware of your power. We have the choice to live positively or in our own destruction. Votes: 0

Can we pretend that airplanes in the night sky are like shooting stars? I could really use a wish right now, wish right now, wish right now Votes: 0

Don't be scared to embrace the way that it hurts just to grow. You'll look back and your heart will thank you for not standing still when what you needed the most was to move forward Votes: 0

Don't judge. Don't stay inside all the time. Get out and let somebody know who you are. Votes: 0

Don't let pain define you. I do that a lot... but we can fight it all together. That's what I love about us and our fans. we fight together. Votes: 0

Every time I listen to Eminem, I fall in love with music all over again. Votes: 0

Everybody live like it's the last day you will ever see. Votes: 0

Everyone has their own story and that's something I hope for everyone to learn at a young enough age. Just because something is right for someone else doesn't make it right for you. It's cooler to be yourself. Votes: 0

Everyone's gotta make their own way. Votes: 0

For me growing up, I've found that I don't really go out and party and I don't hang out - when I come home and I'm home, I'm a pretty chilled person. Votes: 0

For something to be great, there has to be some kind of trial or some type of struggle that actually makes it special or valuable to you. Otherwise, anything could be easily taken for granted. Votes: 0

Found one of my old journals. from right around the time we were heading out on tour with NFG in the UK early 2008. i started reading it and couldn't help but cry a little bit. cause that person was really confused. and very lost. and as it went on, the person behind the pen seemed to get a little bit stronger.. that part felt good. it was the reminder that i needed that right now i'm as strong as ever. there really isn't a point to telling you all of this. except maybe i want to thank you. cause you are a constant reminder. that i'm not as lost as i once was. Votes: 0

Honesty is what brings people to change and that's what i'm trying to learn in life. Votes: 0

I believe it's important to stay young at heart, to have faith in what might seem impossible and to have goals beyond your current abilities or temporary means. Votes: 0

I believe music is a place everyone of us can go to. Votes: 0

I believe music is a place everyone of us can go to. I don't care who you are, where you were born, what you do with your life. Everyone can come here in music and be equal. Votes: 0

I definitely like the mystery of not knowing how things will turn out, you know. Votes: 0

I don't care if the world or anyone in it tries to drag me down. Because I know that in the end, they will be the ones left tired from the struggle to hold me back. Votes: 0

I don't really know that I really have an opinion that I think people need to hear. Votes: 0

I don't think anyone loses by trying to be loyal to their dreams. Votes: 0

I don't want to sound like I'm trying to be too deep about it, but when we play shows, music takes everybody on their own journey - because one song might mean something to me, that means something completely different to someone else. Votes: 0

I have the ability to build myself up or break myself down. I stay positive. Strength comes from within. Votes: 0

I headbang with my head, no my hair Votes: 0

I like to talk about things when it pertains to a band. I like to talk about things that matter and music. Votes: 0

I live around dudes all the time so I've heard millions of stories about how they go through a breakup and then the girl turns absolutely crazy. I always thought growing up like: "No, I won't be like that - when I go through a breakup I'll be cool." Votes: 0

I mean, we did feel nervous, starting out, but I wouldnt say it was hard. We just did what we loved and thankfully it worked out for the best. Votes: 0

I needed music today. And like always it was there for me. Votes: 0

I only found out about Eminem getting on the track like a month ago. As if the song couldn't get any better. He just slays me, he's such a genius. Votes: 0

I think all of us, at some point early on in our lives, knew that we wanted to create music. We are still really young and sometimes we do feel like we have to prove were as great as all the rest of the bands -old and young. But we just do what we love and people seem to be really excited about it. Votes: 0

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. Votes: 0

I wake up in the morning and sometimes I just want to wear a T-shirt and blue jeans and now I have to force myself to do that, because I can't care what people think, you know?... Votes: 0

I was new, and it was like that movie "Mean Girls". This clique would tease me and make up rumors about me being gay. I don't even know why they did it. I came home crying one day and told my mom I couldn't be around them anymore. So we decided I would be homeschooled. I think it's important to check in with yourself and make sure you are being exactly who you want to be. When I am true to who I am, I'm a better girfriend. I'm just more happy being me. Votes: 0

I'm in a band. I don't go to church every Sunday. I love punk rock music. Sometimes I use swear words a lot. I respect and admire gay men and women. I'm obsessed with horror films. I know what shame feels like. And guess what old man? Jesus is still my Savior. Votes: 0

If I ever did have a baby, it probably would eat people. Votes: 0

If youre gonna put your faith in something, then it better shape who you are and what people see in you. Votes: 0

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. Votes: 0

I'm secretly afraid of clowns. But it's not a secret now...dang. Votes: 0

It definitely can be really hard being away from friends and family for so long. People expect you to be different when you come back. But I love it, I love coming home. I really want to start coming back here more often ? its so fun. Votes: 0

It's sad when friends become enemies. But what's even worse is when they become strangers. Votes: 0

Its just my goal to make other girls feel as strong as I feel when Im on that stage. Votes: 0

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. Votes: 0

Let the pain remind you hearts can heal Votes: 0

Life is not always good, which is why music exists. Votes: 0

Love that so many of you are saying your 2 fav bands are Green Day & Paramore. Do you even realize how cool that is for us to hear!? Votes: 0

Music is, I think, the best way to... not forget, but to just escape for a moment. Votes: 0

My faith is the only thing that never fails me. Votes: 0

My hair is made of actual fire, you guys. Votes: 0

Never stop supporting music because it will never stop being there for you when you need it. Votes: 0

Never! Oh my God... I would have slit my wrists! Votes: 0

Now I've gone for too long Living like I'm not alive So I'm going to start over tonight Beginning with you and I Votes: 0

Paramore fans are the best fans. Wanna fight about it? Votes: 0

Paramore is a family. Once youre in it, youre in it for life. Votes: 0

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. Votes: 0

Remember to enjoy everything. The things that feel good, the things that hurt. It's all gonna make you better. Stronger. Votes: 0

Seems like a lot of my generation as a whole is more concerned with being the cool kid; sarcastic, smug, or just all together impenetrable. So anyway, it's not always comfortable to be like, the dorky, happy girl at the party... but that's me. Votes: 0

So one day he found her crying Coiled up on the dirty ground Her prince finally came to save her & the rest you can figure out But it was a trick & the clock struck twelve Well make sure to build your home brick by boring brick or the wolf's gonna blow it down Keep your feet on the ground When your head's in the clouds Votes: 0

so your father told you once that you were his princess you won't see the castle you cannot find your prince and now you've grown a lot and your dress don't fit right your daddy's not a hero he stole your chariot so here you are in pieces trying to prove to us it's real the softness of your smile and the lies you want to feel the scales beneath your skin are showing off today there's evil in your heart and it wants out to play there's evil in your heart and it wants out to play there's evil in your heart and I have made a home here for me you'll burn it down with your fantasy Votes: 0

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. Votes: 0

Sometimes, being happy or being nice can leave me feeling a bit hung out to dry. Especially if everyone else who I'm around is way more guarded. Votes: 0

stay as strong as you can and during the times you can't, let other people be strong for you. Votes: 0

Suicide is no solution. Keep fighting. Votes: 0

Support music every day because there isn't a day music won't be there for you! Votes: 0

The best gift you can give yourself is an open mind. Votes: 0

The biggest lesson I've learned is, 'It's okay.' It's okay for me to be kind to myself. It's okay to be wrong. It's okay to get mad. It's okay to be flawed. It's okay to be happy. It's okay to move on. Votes: 0

The lyrics were my sarcastic way of realizing you can't be the king of the hill all the time. Votes: 0

The more music you love, the happier you will be. Votes: 0

The most important part about playing shows and touring, is connecting with fans. At the end of the day it's not really a band and fans, we're all just human beings. Votes: 0

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. Votes: 0

The only truth I know is my own. Votes: 0

The thing is, our generation, we fight every day to get through life. Votes: 0

There's a love that never changes, no matter what you've done. Votes: 0

Things won't start your life for you. I'm learning that. You have have to start your life for yourself. Votes: 0

This is sad. I just think it's a little ridiculous we are still only looking at the surface of one another. Red hair? Blue hair? Pink? Blonde? Short? Long? Whatever. We might as well shave our heads. Hair has nothing to do with the reason we playing music. It's a style. Something that will never last as long as the songs we play and the words we sing. Listen up ladies in bands, I'm so proud to be one of you and I don't care if we all look exactly alike or if we are all carbon copies of each other. We have things to say and it's up to us to get people to not just look but to LISTEN! Votes: 0

This is what I've learned, in my life: Headbanging is crucial. Growing up is hard to do. There's nothing wrong with wearing a dress. Votes: 0

This microphone is the key to the universe. When you have this in your hands, you are the most powerful person in the whole world, let's get!. Votes: 0

This song goes out to Robin Williams. It's called 'Last Hope'. Votes: 0

To anyone that ever told you you're no good.. they're no better. Votes: 0

Want to be one of a kind? Be yourself. Votes: 0

We [Paramore] are very different people at home, but the people that we are on-stage is just a side of us that our crowd and the audience that comes to our shows brings out of us. Different people bring different sides out of each other, and for sure our fans bring out the most hyper and ridiculous side of us because we get so psyched to see everyone when we're on stage. Votes: 0

Whatever your pleasure, belief, sorrow or triumph... we are all human and we are all constantly facing some sort of brokenness. Of the heart, of finances, of family, of dreams... it is real pain and it can't be ignored. Votes: 0

When the sunlight strikes raindrops in the air, they act like a prism and form a rainbow. The rainbow is a division of white light into many beautiful colors. These take the shape of a long round arch, with it's path high above, and it's two ends apparently beyond the horizon. There is, according to legend, a boiling pot of a gold at one end. People look, but no one ever finds it. When a man looks for something beyond his reach, his friends say he is looking for the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Votes: 0

When we think we know people inside out and we think we know what's best for them we should try to remember we don't even know what's best for ourselves. Votes: 0

When you stop caring about something, then other people have to decide whether or not they genuinely care about you, or not. Votes: 0

Whether you're gay, straight, divorced, on drugs, a prostitute"¦ I don't care. Be who you are and love who you want. Votes: 0

Why not stand up, pump your fists in the air, and scream like a maniac? - Votes: 0

You can't plan to reach another person on a deep level, it just happens. So those are the moments that I think I really live for. Votes: 0

You don't go to a show because you think someone in the band is hot. Votes: 0

You don't need anyone's permission to be exactly who you want to be Votes: 0

Music is proof that beauty is deeper than looks. Votes: 0

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. Votes: 0

The choices that we make aren't always perfect but it's ok, It's part of the journey. Votes: 0