Sia
Elastic Heart feat. The Weeknd & Diplo Lyrics

And another one bites the dust
The singer is acknowledging yet another failed relationship

Oh why can I not conquer love?
The singer is questioning their inability to find lasting love

And I might have thought that we were one
The singer thought they and their partner were a united team, but now they are alone

Wanted to fight this war without weapons
The artist had hoped to work together with their partner to overcome relationship issues, but it didn't happen

And I wanted it, I wanted it bad
The artist deeply desired a successful relationship

But there were so many red flags
The singer ignored warning signs in the relationship

Now another one bites the dust
Another failed relationship has ended

Yeah, let's be clear, I'll trust no one
The artist has learned not to trust anyone in matters of love

You did not break me
Despite the breakup, the artist remains unbroken and resilient

I'm still fighting for peace
The artist is actively trying to find inner peace and stability despite the failed relationship

Well, I've got thick skin and an elastic heart,
The singer is tough and resilient, yet still capable of feeling love

But your blade it might be too sharp
The artist acknowledges that they might still be hurt by a partner's actions

I'm like a rubber band until you pull too hard,
The singer is willing to bend and be flexible in a relationship, up to a point

And i may snap and I move fast
But if pushed too far, the singer may break away quickly

But you won't see me fall apart
Despite these struggles, the singer will not let a relationship break them completely

'Cause I've got an elastic heart
The artist's resilience keeps them moving forward, even after heartbreak

And I will stay up through the night
The artist is willing to invest time and effort into finding love

Let's be clear, won't close my eyes
Despite past hurt, the singer will keep their eyes open and stay vigilant in finding love

And I know that I can survive
The singer has the strength to overcome heartbreak and keep going

I'll walk through fire to save my life
The artist is willing to take risks in finding love, even if it means getting hurt

And I want it, I want my life so bad
The artist deeply desires to find lasting love and happiness

I'm doing everything I can
The artist is actively putting effort into finding love

It's hard to lose a chosen one
The singer is mourning the end of a relationship and the loss of someone they cared for deeply

Well, I've got thick skin and an elastic heart,
This repeated line emphasizes the artist's resilience and strength

But your blade it might be too sharp
This line is repeated to highlight the potential for the singer to still be hurt emotionally

I'm like a rubber band until you pull too hard,
This line is repeated to show that the singer is still willing to be flexible and compromise in a relationship

And i may snap and I move fast
This line is repeated to once again emphasize that the singer is prepared to break away quickly if necessary

But you won't see me fall apart
This line is repeated for emphasis, showing that the artist will remain resilient despite any emotional pain

'Cause I've got an elastic heart
The song ends with this repeated line, driving home the fact that the artist will keep their resilience and persevere through heartbreak