Simmer

"Simmer" is the debut solo single by American singer-songwriter and Paramore front-woman Hayley Williams. It was released for digital download and to streaming platforms on January 22, 2020 by Atlantic Records. It serves the lead single from Williams' upcoming debut solo album, Petals for Armor, which is scheduled to be released on May 8, 2020. The song was written by Williams as well as Paramore touring musician Joseph Howard and guitarist Taylor York.

[Verse 1] Rage is a quiet thing Ooh, you think that you've tamed it But it's just lying in wait Rage, is it in our veins? Feel it in my face when When I least expect it [Refrain] Give in [Chorus] Control There's so many ways to give in Eyes closed Another way to make it to ten Oh, how to draw the line between wrath and mercy? Gotta simmer, simmer, simmer, simmer, simmer down Control There's so many ways to give in Eyes closed Another way to make it to ten Oh, how to draw the line between wrath and mercy? Gotta simmer, simmer, simmer, simmer, simmer down [Verse 2] If I had seen my reflection As something more precious He would've never Mmm, and if my child needed protection From a fucker like that man I'd sooner gut him 'Cause nothing cuts like a mother [Refrain] Give in [Chorus] Control There's so many ways to give in Eyes closed Another way to make it to ten Oh, how to draw the line between wrath and mercy? Simmer, simmer, simmer, simmer, simmer down Control There's so many ways to give in Eyes closed Another way to make it to ten Oh, how to draw the line between wrath and mercy? (Simmer, simmer, simmer, simmer, simmer, simmer) Gotta simmer, simmer, simmer, simmer, simmer down [Bridge] (Simmer, simmer, simmer, simmer) (Simmer, simmer, simmer, simmer, simmer) Wrap yourself in petals (Yourself) Wrap yourself in petals (Control, yourself) Wrap yourself in petals for armor (Control, control) (Simmer, simmer, simmer, simmer, simmer, simmer) Petals (Simmer, simmer, simmer, simmer, simmer) For armor (Simmer, simmer, simmer, simmer, simmer, simmer) (Simmer, simmer, simmer) [Refrain] Give in [Chorus] Control There's so many ways to give in Eyes closed Another way to make it to ten Oh, how to draw the line between wrath and mercy? Gotta simmer, simmer, simmer, simmer, simmer down Control There's so many ways to give in Eyes closed Another way to make it to ten Oh, how to draw the line between wrath and mercy? Gotta simmer, simmer, simmer