What is the best Hayley Williams solo song?

Stepping out from Paramore, Hayley Williams released two critically acclaimed solo projects — the lush Petals for Armor and the intimate Flowers for Vases / Descansos. Which track best captures her artistry outside the band?

1

Simmer

The debut solo single from Petals for Armor, a haunting meditation on rage and control built around brooding guitar and introspective vocals.

2

Cinnamon

A dreamy, shimmering standout from Petals for Armor that showcases Williams' most intimate and exploratory songwriting to date.

3

Dead Horse

A funky, groove-driven track from Petals for Armor that finds Williams confronting cycles of emotional pain with biting wit.

4

Leave It Alone

A jangly, guitar-forward second single from Petals for Armor that balances raw vulnerability with an irresistibly catchy melody.

5

Asystole

The intimate opener to Flowers for Vases / Descansos, a hushed home-recorded song built around acoustic guitar and raw emotion.

6

Good Girl

A fan-favorite from Flowers for Vases / Descansos that juxtaposes a gentle folk arrangement with lyrics about self-abandonment.

7

My Limb

A haunting, experimental track from Flowers for Vases / Descansos exploring grief and severance through spare acoustic instrumentation.

8

Southern Wind

A tender and melancholic ballad from Flowers for Vases / Descansos that many fans consider the emotional centerpiece of that album.

9

Mirtazapine

A striking track from the 2025 surprise release Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party, marking another bold step in Williams' solo evolution.