“Why We Ever” by Hayley Williams
It is very much likely that Hayley Williams is speaking to a romantic interest on “Why We Ever”. However, it can also be interpreted as another type of really-close friend. And the titular question is based on her pondering why they decided to terminate their association. Or stated alternatively, she misses her friendship/relationship with this individual. And the implication is that they do sometimes communicate but do not actually do so face-to-face anymore. So now Hayley is apologizing for “freaking out”, i.e. her own personal actions which contributed to the strength of their union deteriorating. And all sentiments considered, what is ultimately being said is that she wants to make up with this person.
Facts about “Why We Ever”
Hayley wrote this song alongside Micah Tawlks. And the track’s producer is Taylor York.
Atlantic Records released “Why We Ever” on 16 April 2020. And it is part of Hayley’s second solo-EP, “Petals for Armor II”.
Hayley acknowledged that when she and Tawlks wrote this song, she was ‘at the lowest point she had been in some time’. In other words, she was depressed – an emotion she feels comes through in the lyrics. However, she has also stated that getting “Why We Ever” off her chest had a positive-transformative effect on her life, including helping her “learning to love better”.
