Chandelier
Bonfire City Lyrics
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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, they're ringin' my doorbell
I feel the love, feel the love
1, 2, 3 1, 2, 3 drink
1, 2, 3 1, 2, 3 drink
Throw 'em back, 'til I lose count
I'm gonna swing from the chandelier, from the chandelier
I'm gonna live like tomorrow doesn't exist
Like it doesn't exist
I'm gonna fly like a bird through the night, feel my tears as they dry
I'm gonna swing from the chandelier, from the chandelier
But I'm holding on for dear life, won't look down won't open my eyes
Keep my glass full until morning light, 'cos I'm just holding on for tonight
Help me, I'm holding on for dear life, won't look down won't open my eyes
Keep my glass full until morning light, 'cos I'm just holding on for tonight
On for tonight
Sun is up, I'm a mess
Gotta get out now, gotta run from this
Here comes the shame, here comes the shame
1, 2, 3 1, 2, 3 drink
1, 2, 3 1, 2, 3 drink
1, 2, 3 1, 2, 3 drink
I'm gonna swing from the chandelier, from the chandelier
I'm gonna live like tomorrow doesn't exist
Like it doesn't exist
I'm gonna fly like a bird through the night, feel my tears as they dry
I'm gonna swing from the chandelier, from the chandelier
The song "Chandelier" by Bonfire City explores the theme of partying as a coping mechanism for emotional pain. The opening lines, "Party girls don't get hurt, can't feel anything, when will I learn, I push it down, push it down," convey a sense of numbness and emotional avoidance. The singer of the song is someone who uses partying and alcohol as a way of escaping from their problems, but they know deep down that this isn't a sustainable solution. The repeated refrain of "1, 2, 3, drink" underscores this idea of drowning out one's emotions with alcohol.
There is also a sense of desperation in the song, with the repeated lyric "Help me, I'm holding on for dear life." The singer knows that their behavior is self-destructive and that they need help, but they're not sure how to break the cycle. The image of swinging from a chandelier is both exhilarating and dangerous – it suggests a desire to escape from one's problems but also a sense of recklessness.
Overall, "Chandelier" is a powerful song that captures the complex emotions behind the impulse to numb oneself with alcohol and partying. It's a dark, intense, and ultimately cathartic anthem that resonates with anyone who has ever felt overwhelmed by their emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
Party girls don't get hurt
Girls who frequently party are not affected by the negative consequences of their actions.
Can't feel anything, when will I learn
I have become emotionally numb and don't learn from my mistakes.
I push it down, push it down
I repress my emotions and try to hide them from others and myself.
I'm the one 'for a good time call'
I am known as the person to contact for entertainment and fun.
Phone's blowin' up, they're ringin' my doorbell
My phone is receiving many messages and calls and people are coming to my house.
I feel the love, feel the love
I feel affection and admiration from others.
1, 2, 3 1, 2, 3 drink
I am counting my drinks as I consume them.
Throw 'em back, 'til I lose count
I will keep drinking until I can no longer keep track of how much I have consumed.
I'm gonna swing from the chandelier, from the chandelier
I am going to let loose and act without inhibitions, even if it means being reckless and carefree.
I'm gonna live like tomorrow doesn't exist
I am going to live in the moment and not worry about the consequences of my actions.
Like it doesn't exist
I will act like the future doesn't matter.
I'm gonna fly like a bird through the night, feel my tears as they dry
I am going to act wild and free, and feel my emotions as I experience them.
But I'm holding on for dear life, won't look down won't open my eyes
Despite my reckless behavior, I am still afraid of the potential consequences and am trying to hold on.
Keep my glass full until morning light, 'cos I'm just holding on for tonight
I will keep drinking until the morning because I am only living in the present and don't care about tomorrow.
Help me, I'm holding on for dear life, won't look down won't open my eyes
I am calling out for help because I am scared but refuse to face reality.
On for tonight
I am only living for tonight, and not thinking about the future.
Sun is up, I'm a mess
The morning has come and I am in a bad emotional state.
Gotta get out now, gotta run from this
I need to leave this situation and escape from my emotions.
Here comes the shame, here comes the shame
I am starting to feel guilty and ashamed of my actions.
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