Skyscraper
Demi - Lovato Lyrics

Skies are crying
The weather is reflecting my emotions, and the tears are reflecting that.

I am watching
I am a bystander, feeling helpless and unable to control the situation.

Catching tear drops in my hands
I am trying to contain my emotions and keep them from overwhelming me.

Only silence
The lack of response or action from others compounds my feelings of isolation and despair.

Has an ending
This silence cannot go on forever, and eventually something must change.

Like we never had a chance
Despite my hopes and efforts, it seems like success was never meant to be.

Do you have to
I am addressing someone who has hurt me, wondering why they needed to cause me this pain.

Make me feel like
Their actions have dramatically impacted my self-esteem and sense of worth.

There is nothing left of me
I feel completely diminished and broken down, with nothing to offer or hold onto.

You can take everything I have
I have nothing left to lose and nothing to hold back from them.

You can break everything I am
They have already taken so much, and there is little they could do to push me further.

Like I'm made of glass
I feel vulnerable and exposed to their constant attacks and criticisms.

Like I'm made of paper
Their words cut deeply and leave me feeling weak and helpless.

Go on and try to tear me down
I am challenging them to make their worst effort to bring me down, because I know I can handle it.

I will be rising from the ground
No matter how hard they try, I will continue to push forward and overcome this pain.

As the smoke clears
The situation is beginning to slow down and give me a chance to regroup.

I awaken
I am ready to face the world again and put this behind me.

And untangle you from me
I need to disconnect from them and break free from their hold on me.

Would it make you
I am addressing them directly and questioning their motivations behind their actions.

Feel better
They seemed to have caused me pain for their own amusement or satisfaction, and that troubles me greatly.

To watch me while I bleed
Their enjoyment of my pain and vulnerability further emphasizes how dark and cruel their behavior can be.

All my windows
The damage they have done to me is plainly visible and cannot be ignored.

Still are broken
Despite my recovery, the scars from their actions will never completely disappear.

But I'm standing on my feet
I am stronger now and refuse to be a victim or allow them to control me any longer.

Go run run run
I am addressing them again, and pushing them to leave my life for good.

I'm gonna stay right here
I am determined to stay rooted in my progress and forward momentum.

Watch you disappear ya yaa
I am celebrating their removal from my life and looking forward to a brighter future.

Ya it's a long way down
Their fall from their position of power and control may be steep and painful for them.

But I am closer to the clouds up here
For me, my success and happiness are only getting closer and more attainable with each step forward.

(Like a skyscraper)
This repeated phrase is an affirmation of my confidence and resilience in the face of adversity.

Like a skyscraper
By the end of the song, the imagery of a towering, indestructible skyscraper is a symbol of my strength and power as I move forward in life.