Hayley Williams asks Spotify to fix "outdated" facts on "Hard Times"—UPDATED
Updated April 24, 2019 @ 8:24 p.m.
A representative for Genius revealed to AP that they are working on Hayley Williams’ request to update the facts on “Hard Times.”
“We’ve reached out to Hayley’s team and label and are looking forward to updating the Behind the Lyrics experience for the track accordingly.”
Original Story April 24, 2019 @ 11:23 a.m.
Hayley Williams has taken to Twitter to address Spotify in regards to an issue with that band’s track “Hard Times.” According to the Paramore vocalist, the “Behind The Lyrics” facts used during the track are “outdated” and the band’s management have been attempting to get the so-called facts removed for about a year now.
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If you’re unfamiliar with Spotify, at the bottom of select songs you’ll have the option to go “Behind The Lyrics” via the digital media company Genius.
While the track is playing, listeners can see “lyrics, fun facts, and artist stories.” However, there have been more than a few occasions where the “facts” listed are incorrect or just plain weird.
If you’ve ever stopped dancing to “Hard Times” long enough to pay attention to Genius’ “fun facts” scrolling during the track, then you’ve probably realized they’re not so fun. According to Williams, they’re also “lies” and “outdated.”
The Paramore vocalist took to Twitter in an attempt to make Spotify aware of the issue.
“@Spotify hi. for about a yr now my band’s mgmt has tried get yall to take down some… outdated… facts on behind the lyrics for our song ‘Hard Times’. the facts are: it’s all embarrassing & there was no ‘bright side’… hence the title, Hard Times. thank you & goodnight.”
@spotify hi. for about a yr now my band’s mgmt has tried get yall to take down some… outdated… facts on behind the lyrics for our song “Hard Times”.
the facts are: it’s all embarrassing & there was no “bright side”… hence the title, Hard Times.
thank you & goodnight.— hayley from Paramore (@yelyahwilliams) April 24, 2019
Shortly after she added:
“i love spotify i just dont want folx subjected to some lies while listenin to the truest & purist of pmore albums.”
i love spotify i just dont want folx subjected to some lies while listenin to the truest & purist of pmore albums.
— hayley from Paramore (@yelyahwilliams) April 24, 2019
When one fan asked if it really was “the Hayley” back on Twitter, she elaborated a little more.
“it’s really me and i’m still confused about how i feel about it… if @genius would just fix the Behind The Lyrics for “Hard Times” on @Spotify then my coming back to twitter will feel completely justified.”
it’s really me and i’m still confused about how i feel about it…
if @genius would just fix the Behind The Lyrics for “Hard Times” on @Spotify then my coming back to twitter will feel completely justified. https://t.co/Qsg4aYvEBp
— hayley from Paramore (@yelyahwilliams) April 24, 2019
Fans were quick to chime in on the matter, some seizing the opportunity to make some After Laughter puns.
i don’t know if this is bc of their team or probably @Genius‘ ?
— The Paramore Street (@jesusyorkm) April 24, 2019
a lot of their behind the lyrics for AL are so wrong and one of them spelled your name as haley smh…
— chels (@TURNTlTOFF) April 24, 2019
Was this pr to get me to stream AL on Spotify so that I could read all of the behind the lyrics? Cuz I did.
— ayana (@aisforayana) April 24, 2019
They are definitely gonna laugh when you cry
— Mugsey ⿲ (@DrummermanEric) April 24, 2019
Hard times, sounds like a walk in the park!!!! pic.twitter.com/Dwzo5x3lXk
— MizBiz420 (@AlexMcElwee15) April 24, 2019
— Dakota Burns (@dakotaburnz) April 24, 2019
Have you noticed some misinformation on your favorite Spotify tracks? What’s the most bizarre ones you’ve seen? Sound off in the comments below!
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