Chandelier
Damien Rice Lyrics

Party girls don't get hurt
Girls who are always partying and living recklessly tend to avoid emotional pain and try not to feel anything

Can't feel anything, when will I learn
Despite their efforts to numb their emotions, they still can't help but wish to understand when they will finally learn from their experiences

I push it down, I push it down
They suppress their emotions and push them deep inside themselves

I'm the one for a good time call
They believe they are the person to call when someone wants to have a fun and enjoyable time

Phone's blowin' up, ringin' my doorbell
Their phone and doorbell keep ringing constantly, indicating that many people are reaching out to them for entertainment and companionship

I feel the love, I feel the love
Despite their lifestyle, they still feel a sense of love and connection with others

One, two, three, one, two, three drink
They count their drinks and indulge in excessive drinking to escape their feelings and lose track of their consumption

Throw 'em back, 'til I lose count
They keep drinking until they can no longer keep track of how much they have consumed

I'm gonna swing From the chandelier, the chandelier
They intend to metaphorically swing from the chandelier, representing embracing a carefree and indulgent lifestyle

I'm gonna live like tomorrow Doesn't exist, like it doesn't exist
They want to live in the present moment without worrying about the consequences or responsibilities of the future

Sun's up, I'm a mess
When the sun rises, they find themselves in a chaotic state, as the consequences of their actions start to catch up with them

Gotta get out now, gotta run from this
They feel the urgency to escape from their current situation and the emotional mess they have created

Here comes the shame, here comes the shame
They anticipate and acknowledge the overwhelming feeling of shame that accompanies their actions

I, I wanna swing From the chandelier, from the chandelier
They have a strong desire to indulge in a carefree and reckless lifestyle, represented by swinging from the chandelier

I wanna live like tomorrow Doesn't exist, like it doesn't exist
They want to ignore the existence of the future and live purely in the present, without considering the consequences

I'm gonna fly like a bird from the night
They aim to escape their current situation and fly away freely, like a bird at night

Feel my tears as they dry
They are aware of their own tears, but try to ignore and let them dry without acknowledging the pain behind them

But I'm holding on for dear life
Despite their struggles, they are desperately holding on and trying to survive

Won't look down, won't open my eyes
They refuse to confront and face the reality of their situation, avoiding any form of introspection

I keep my glass full until morning light
They continuously refill their glass and maintain a state of intoxication until the morning, using alcohol as a coping mechanism

'Cause I'm just holding on for tonight
They are surviving and holding on only for the current night, emphasizing their temporary escape from reality

Help me, I'm holding on for dear life
They plead for assistance, indicating that they are barely clinging to life and need support to endure their struggles

On for tonight
Their determination to keep going and holding on is solely for the current night

Yes I'm just holding on for tonight
Affirming their temporary resolve to persist and survive only for the present moment

Oh, I'm just holding on for tonight
Expressing their desperation and determination to endure their struggles just for the current night

On for tonight
Their motivation to persist and endure is limited to the present night

On for tonight
Their perseverance and determination to hold on continues for the current night