"Hate to See Your Heart Break" is a song by American rock band Paramore, recorded for their 2013 self-titled fourth album Paramore. It was re-recorded to feature vocals by folk singer Joy Williams (formerly of The Civil Wars) for the 2014 deluxe edition of the album, the first time Paramore has collaborated with another artist or group on a studio recording.[1]
| "Hate to See Your Heart Break" | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Promotional single by Paramore featuring Joy Williams | |
| from the album Paramore | |
| Released | November 24, 2014 |
| Recorded | 2012 in Los Angeles, CA |
| Genre | |
| Length | 5:12 |
| Label | Fueled by Ramen |
| Songwriter(s) | |
| Producer(s) | Justin Meldal-Johnsen |
Background
editHayley Williams and Joy Williams have been real life friends for over a decade.[2] H. Williams explained, "I love that I got to sing this with someone who I have shared my pains and my stories with for quite some time." According to H. Williams, the duet version of the song is also an ode to "close friendship between women who share their stories with each other, and who lift each other up and understand one another."[3]
Reception
editHilary Hughes at Fuse gives the song a positive reaction, stating, "While the first version of 'Hate to See Your Heart Break' offers up vocals ripe with emotion and the gentle touch of violins and soft instrumentation, the addition of [Joy] Williams' gorgeous folk flavor is a welcome, wonderful foil to Hayley's sky-high soprano."[4]
Music video
editA music video for the song was released on November 24, 2014. The video was directed by Chuck David Willis.[5] It is a black-and-white video that features H. Williams and J. Williams singing at The Village studio in Santa Monica, California.[6]
Charts
edit| Chart (2015) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[7] | 23 |
References
edit- ^ "Paramore Team Up With Joy Williams For "Hate To See Your Heart Break": Watch The Black-And-White Video - Music News, Reviews, and Gossip on Idolator.com". Idolator. 25 November 2014. Retrieved January 19, 2015.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Watch Joy Williams Duet With Paramore's Hayley Williams - Rolling Stone". Rolling Stone. 25 November 2014. Retrieved January 19, 2015.
- ^ Powers, Ann (24 November 2014). "Paramore Feat. Joy Williams, 'Hate To See Your Heart Break'". NPR. Retrieved January 19, 2015.
- ^ "Paramore Reveal "Hate to See Your Heart Break" Video ft. The Civil Wars' Joy Williams - Fuse". Fuse. Archived from the original on May 16, 2019. Retrieved January 19, 2015.
- ^ "Paramore: Hate To See Your Heart Break ft. Joy Williams [OFFICIAL VIDEO]". YouTube. Retrieved January 19, 2015.
- ^ "Paramore Debut Hayley Williams/Joy Williams Duet 'Hate to See Your Heart Break': Watch « Radio.com". Retrieved January 19, 2015.
- ^ "Paramore Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 26 January 2015.