Chandelier
Bella DeNapoli Lyrics
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Party girls don′t get hurt
Can't feel anything, when will I learn?
I push it down, push it down
I′m the one "for a good time call"
Phone's blowin' up, ringin′ my doorbell
I feel the love, feel the love
One, two, three, one, two, three, drink
One, two, three, one, two, three, drink
Throw ′em back 'til I lose count
I′m gonna swing from the chandelier
The chandelier
I'm gonna live like tomorrow doesn′t exist
It doesn't exist
I′m gonna fly like a bird in the night
Feel my tears as they dry
I'm gonna swing from the chandelier
The chandelier
I'm going to swing from the, swing from the
Chandelier
I′m holding on for tonight
Won′t look down won't open my eyes
Keep my glass full until morning light
I′m holding on for tonight
Bella DeNapoli's song "Chandelier" unveils the story of a party girl whose life revolves around the thrill of the moment. The song starts with the party girl seeming invincible, establishing that party girls don't get hurt, but she is yet to learn that it is not the truth. The girl numbs her emotional pain by drowning herself in alcohol, pushing down her emotions instead of dealing with them. She is the one everyone calls to have a good time, and her phone keeps ringing, and she keeps swinging from the chandelier. The repetition of 'One, two, three, drink, throw 'em back 'til I lose count' highlights that she is not in control of her drinking.
The chorus signifies that the girl wants to live her life just for the moment, without worrying about the future. She wants to fly like a bird in the night and swing from the chandelier. The line, "Feel my tears as they dry," portrays that she wants to let out the pain she feels inside through her actions. The girl is holding on for dear life until the morning light, hoping that the high from last night will get her through the day.
Overall, the song "Chandelier" highlights the story of a girl who wants to escape her emotions and live in the moment. The repetition of the phrase "I'm gonna swing from the chandelier," signifies the girl's desire to escape her reality and live a life free of worries.
Line by Line Meaning
Party girls don't get hurt
Girls who party a lot should never feel pain
Can't feel anything, when will I learn?
I am so numb to everything, I need to learn to feel emotion again
I push it down, push it down
I am pushing my pain away and ignoring it
I'm the one "for a good time call"
I am the person people call when they want to have fun
Phone's blowin' up, ringin' my doorbell
My phone and doorbell won't stop ringing because so many people want to be around me
I feel the love, feel the love
I feel loved when I am surrounded by people, even if it is just temporary
One, two, three, one, two, three, drink
I am counting my drinks as a way to keep up with my level of intoxication
Throw 'em back 'til I lose count
I am going to keep drinking until I am so drunk that I cannot even remember how much I have had
I'm gonna swing from the chandelier
I am going to let loose and enjoy life, even if it means doing something reckless like swinging from a chandelier
The chandelier
The chandelier represents the carefree and wild lifestyle that I am living
I'm gonna live like tomorrow doesn't exist
I am going to live in the moment and not worry about the future
It doesn't exist
There is no guarantee for tomorrow, so I should just enjoy today
I'm gonna fly like a bird in the night
I want the freedom to do whatever I want, just like a bird flying through the night sky
Feel my tears as they dry
I am going to let myself cry and feel my emotions, but then move on and be happy again
I'm going to swing from the, swing from the
This line is a repetition and emphasizes the desire to let loose and not worry about consequences
Chandelier
The chandelier is a symbol of the hedonistic lifestyle the singer is living
I'm holding on for tonight
I am holding on to the feeling of being loved and having fun with others, and I don't want it to end
Won't look down won't open my eyes
I am so scared of facing reality that I refuse to even look at it
Keep my glass full until morning light
I am going to keep drinking and having fun until the sun comes up and the party ends
I'm holding on for tonight
The singer is repeating the idea that she wants to hold on to the happiness and love she feels in the moment
Writer(s): Sia Furler, Jesse Shatkin
Contributed by Ethan F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jamelia Thompson
I’m shocked more people didn’t love Bella’s performance as much as I did, she showed a smoother side to her voice that I really enjoyed. Also enjoyed Katherine sad she didn’t get a steal
Boet Prince
After that battle we expected more. It was good, it's just not the standard we expected
Ángela C.
@Built2Fast Both were out of tune. Listen again. But it doesn't matter, Bella's performance was awesome indeed, she's a terrific singer! Katherine was too nervous maybe? Idk
Built2Fast
Bella’s performance was awesome. These folks talking about her high notes were off (wtf). Katherine’s high notes were the ones that were drawn out and sounded strained. Her song did not suit her.
Ángela C.
@Nolukhanyo Donyeli yep. Out of tune, unfortunately. But it was a difficult song 🤷🏻♀️
It’sMeJadonn
I 100% agree
Jackson Perron
hear me out.. Bella singing “it’s raining men” WOULD ABSOLUTELY DESTROY THE COMPETITION
Griffin Matassa
IT WOULD COMPLIMENT HER VOICE SO WELL OMG
Griffin Matassa
YES OMG
TravelingBum
Girrlll she would kill it🔥