Friends Or Lovers was first released as a snippet that was part of the song Crystal Clear, from Hayley Williams’ Petals for Armor album. Taylor York, Paramore’s guitarist, added segments of Rusty Williams – Hayley’s grandfather – singing the song to the track, as a surprise for her.
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Room in your life
We started out so innocently
Not much more than friends should be
But something's changed, I can't explain
You mean much more to me
Friends or lovers, which will it be?
Is there room in your heart for a man like me?
Why did I wait? Was it all a dream?
Will it be too late?
Can't you see what's happened to me?
I never dreamt it could be this way
Suddenly, girl, I love you more
Much more than words can say
Friends or lovers, which will it be?
Is there room in your life for a man like me?
Why did I wait? Was it all a dream?
Will it be too late?
All this time together, never fall apart
I couldn't feel the love for you buried in my heart
But now that I discovered what you really mean to me
Instead of friends, I wish we'd been two lovers from the start
Think you had my heart when you taught me to play
Your electric guitar in your parent's basement
And ever since, I've tried to forget
What you mean to me
Friends or lovers, which will it be?
Do you stay here alone or leave with me?
What will you say? I've got to know
Will it be too late?
Why did I wait? Was it all a dream?
Will it be too late?
Friends Or Lovers was written by Rusty Williams.
Friends Or Lovers was produced by Zac Farro.
Hayley-williams released Friends Or Lovers on Fri Nov 14 2025.