Hayley Williams: Writing “Simmer,” “Leave It Alone,” and Depression | Apple Music

Paramore’s Hayley Williams chats with Zane Lowe and shares her creative process for her new solo songs “Simmer” and “Leave It Alone.” She also opens up about her relationship with her grandmother and dealing with depression. Listen to Hayley Williams on Apple Music: apple.co/-Hayl...
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[@frogy_13579]

I never really thought about depression in that way, and it makes sense to me now. I see myself in a different light. The way she explained how depression is a mask essentially, covering up these emotions that you are unable to confront or deal with for some reason, it's so true. I think a lot of the time, people get depressed because they are in a situation where they can't or don't want to address certain aspects of their lives. Be it anger, sadness, grief, etc... It messes with your head, and when you do it enough, it becomes a habit. You sink into a hopelessness and sadness that is hard to escape.

[@karimecolettadominguez]

You articulated that so well. Wow. Thank you.

[@caaarolg]

I love you, Hayley. I stoped this video in the middle because I was crying so hard. I lost my best friend last year and it's so hard to move on, when she started to talk about her nana I feel it so hard. When Zane talked about the reason to stay alive is to not hurt your friends feelings, dude, 2 years ago this was my thought to not surrender to depression. This interview hit me so hard, oh God I can't even describe.

[@thecouncil8973]

I'm so sorry for your loss. Please just keep holding on. It might not feel like it, but there are people who truly care for you. And, don't hesitate to ask for help. I'm a suicide attempt survivor and know how it feels. You're not alone.

[@caaarolg]

@@thecouncil8973 Thank you so much for your support, it's really helpful read this kind of things, I'm so lucky for have people like you

[@mauhuff]

Love her. She’s had so many lifetimes and transformations throughout her career.

[@LizzyBee631]

Zaneeeee man! The way you interview is ASTONISHING. Respect goes such a long way.

[@erroldtumaque3430]

for real. good articulation and conversation

[@estadoagridulce]

dude, my dog keep me going during my depression, and when i was going through he died. And the fact that Hayley said that her dog keep her going, i understand to the deepest point.

[@abiwilliams4759]

zane lowe is definitely my favourite interviewer 100% he really knows about the artists and bands he speaks to, not just asking the same questions, thank you for that

[@itisthefear]

Very unique interview. I really like how open they both are

[@jrkarategirl]

There hasn't been an interview I didn't like of Zane's. I needed to hear all of this and coming from my favorite artist. EVER.

[@GroovyRoo]

In so Many levels I always felt Hayley Like a friend Thur her lyrics. When I met Paramore in 2012 I realize they were so down to earth and the time I spend talking to Hayley was priceless. Two years after it, I moved away from my home country and I end up discovering that I being suffering from clinical depression and social anxiety. I felt so alone. After laughter came out, and literally save my life. I felt so broken, so alone, in the outside everything was like a movie in full colours but that wasn’t how I felt. After laughter represents that perfectly and it’s a record that I hold dearly. Mental health is not a joke and it took me 17 years to say : I need help. After laughter has a record is the representation of how a depress person is really seen in the world and while you scream for help is difficult to be heard. Hayley if you ever read this, thank you. Thank you to Taylor too, I know he is struggling too. Thank you for writing music. And if anyone is reading and feels lonely, please look for help. Your life will change after it. To better. You would see. Keep it coming. I can’t wait to heard petals for armor.

[@kikkomandy501]

My mother let a man in our home who hurt me so simmer hits harder then almost anything i think I've ever listened to. It's helping me channel how I feel now when it gets heavy.

[@Chi-hr2yl]

It takes a lot of courage to open up about your depression.. and YES she's BRAVE. For a person with depression, talking about your feelings is a great challenge. *I STAN THIS QUEEN*

[@wisteriaaaaa]

I relate to hayley speaking about how she doesn’t fear her own death. I always thought that was weird of me,, and people always thought it was a suicidal thing. I’m glad to know that I’m not the only one. It’s a little thing but it comforts me.

[@nicolep8712]

Thank you for being so open and honest with us on this journey, your humanity and honest human to human connection felt good.

[@halieransom]

This is the best interview I've ever watched.

[@TheEarthRealm]

She sounds just like *Amy Lee* did back in her twenties. It's beautiful, and it's crazy at the same time. ♡

[@anybody1850]

This is the best and the most charismatic interviewer I have ever seen! Congratulations!

[@joshbrown7935]

I really appreciate this interview! I love Hayley and Paramore 🧡. And I hope through difficult times with those painful thoughts, and it really helps to feel not alone

[@mariad2372]

Thank you for speaking so openly and honestly to the two of you and sharing what you've gone through. Hayley your bravery astounds me every time.

[@Superliciousara]

Even watching this is therapeutic, knowing that it's as genuine as it can be

[@josephgonzalez2666]

Love you, Hayley. Can't wait for the album.

[@biancastratford]

Wow. I love her so much.

[@arzzzzzzzz]

bro THIS is a good interview

[@hadrov]

I wanna hug her so much

[@afterlaughtre]

i can't believe you leaked hayley's therapy session omg

[@milox875]

I totally see Hayley differently after this.what an angel.💗

[@emma-8292]

Loved this interview so much

[@babysnowowl]

Zane is an angel sent down to help others.

[@belinthebass]

Thank you for opening up and letting us know more about yourself, Hayley. All this parafamily and thousands of people is feeling it with you. Thanks

[@clumsykhaya]

AMAZING. Beautiful. Thank you for sharing, and for the transparency

[@linda.halloween]

this interview is incredible

[@gonzorudeboy]

I thought about erasing myself for years. What makes me being still here is the people I would harm. I've the effects of this on the remaining people. I love them so much, I can't do that. I suffer everyday but my love for them keeps me here. Without a regret.

[@gonzorudeboy]

That's the reason that the bridge from "last hope" makes me cry every single time.

[@paceyjoey8082]

HAYLEY IS VERY STRONGG

[@adi8067]

I love it. amazing interview, thank you so much!

[@alexandraw6266]

Damnnn this speaks to me on so many levels

[@NSPLG]

love you hayley

[@ArmandoGutierrezR]

Love hayley!!!!

[@kate.2769]

Can't wait to sort through some emotional bullshit with this album. So so excited for this music, thank you for this interview.

[@bananaz4437]

i looked up depression and i saw hayleys name and i was like didnt expect to see u here

[@NSPLG]

hayley is my goat💛

[@latchdoorlatch996]

❤️hayley❤️

[@CL-cq9wc]

HAYLEY WILLIAMS IS HERE TO SAVE THE MUSIC INDUSTRY!

[@evygil]

REAL TALK!

[@the.annethology]

I cant believe Hayley posted her therapy session in youtube

[@monikakati8183]

It's like she is speaking my mind out, i am shit scared of losing people, i have lost so many people and i don't even have dog. :(

[@MarinaHeath]

my idol

[@honestgoat]

Hayley has one of the sexiest souls around. Love this lass.

[@taniaservinful]

Wow 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@Himthepoet]

🙏🙏🙏

[@hernanastudillo2857]

She is cool

[@SpoonDawg]

Where can I listen to the full conversation?

[@GossMatthew]

On her KZbin channel

[@MadailinBurnhope]

I can't believe Hayley Williams wrote Depression

[@FullEffectCo]

❤️

[@traptown7783]

Beats 1

[@ashtaylor5236]

Wow

[@entrecidades_kintsugi]

💛💙💚

[@mrbufferbieber]

HAYLEY IM INTO U BABE!! 😉

[@karlathring7480]

simmer don't you mean sinner

[@arash5550]

Living is hard I guess.

[@MetallicaRocksss]

If her dog's the reason she's alive, then what happens when her dog inevitably dies?

[@adib7787]

die inside?

[@buzztrucker]

Hayley is dressed like a male and she's interviewing a male dressed like Alanis Morisette.

[@MadailinBurnhope]

"dressed like a male" lol

[@black-ij3ui]

@@MadailinBurnhope The world is bigger than Tumblr

[@MadailinBurnhope]

@@black-ij3ui it's pretty big, good spot - the sun is bigger though

[@amandapotter823]

HE TALKS TOO MUCH.

[@tomasschiappacassi3962]

What are this two talking about ?? Love hayley but this guy is not really that relatable tbh