Chandelier
Jean Kelley 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, ringin' my doorbell
I feel the love, feel the love
1, 2, 3, 1, 2, 3, drink
1, 2, 3, 1, 2, 3, drink
Pour 'em black 'til I lose count
I wanna swing from the chandelier, the chandelier
I, I wanna live like tomorrow doesn't exist
Like it doesn't exist
I wanna fly like a bird in the night, feel my tears as they dry
I wanna swing from the chandelier, the chandelier
Sun is up, I'm a mess
Gotta get out now, I 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
Drink
I wanna swing from the chandelier, the chandelier
I, I wanna live like tomorrow doesn't exist
Like it doesn't exist
I, I wanna fly like a bird in the night, feel my tears as they dry...
Wanna swing from the chandelier, the chandelier
And I'm holding on for dear life, won't look down, won't open my eyes
Keep my glass full until morning light, 'Cause I'm just holding on for tonight
Holding on for tonight
The lyrics to Jean Kelley's 'Chandelier' draw a vivid picture of a party girl trying to escape her emotional pain by indulging in excessive drinking and partying. She tries to mask her pain by living on the edge and not caring about tomorrow. The first few lines of the song, "Party girls don't get hurt, can't feel anything, when will I learn? I push it down, push it down," suggests that the girl has been hurt in the past and is trying to avoid any emotional pain by living a reckless life. She is portrayed as the life of the party, the one everyone wants to hang out with when looking for a good time. Despite the attention and love she receives, there is a sense of loneliness and desperation in her words.
The chorus is the highlight of the song, where the girl expresses her desire to experience freedom and liberation, to swing from the chandelier and to live like tomorrow does not exist. She wants to forget all her pain and live for the moment, hoping to be free from her emotional turmoil. However, the second verse changes the tone of the song, where the girl realizes that she cannot escape her problems and the shame that comes with it. She is holding on for dear life, trying to survive until the morning light.
Overall, 'Chandelier' is a compelling song that offers a glimpse into the mind of a party girl struggling with her past and present. It highlights the coping mechanisms she uses to mask her pain while showcasing her desire for freedom and liberation.
Line by Line Meaning
Party girls don't get hurt
Women who party hard avoid getting hurt both physically and emotionally.
Can't feel anything, when will I learn?
I’ve become so used to being numb that I wonder when I’ll become accustomed to feeling again.
I push it down, push it down
I’ve learned to suppress any negative emotions I have, keeping them hidden from the world.
I'm the one "for a good time call"
I’m the one people can contact when they want to have a good time.
Phone's blowin' up, ringin' my doorbell
People are trying to get in touch with me constantly.
I feel the love, feel the love
I feel as though people are reaching out to me out of love.
1, 2, 3, 1, 2, 3, drink
I count the drinks I consume at a rapid pace.
Pour 'em black 'til I lose count
I drink until I can no longer remember how many drinks I've had.
I wanna swing from the chandelier, the chandelier
I want to live life with complete abandon, like a child swinging from a chandelier.
I, I wanna live like tomorrow doesn't exist
I want to live every day as if it's my last, without worrying about tomorrow.
Like it doesn't exist
Completely disregarding what may or may not come in the future.
I wanna fly like a bird in the night, feel my tears as they dry
I want to be free, like a bird in the night and feel the numbing effect of the tears drying on my face.
Sun is up, I'm a mess
The next day when the sun rises, I am a total mess.
Gotta get out now, I gotta run from this
I can no longer stay in this cycle and I need to get out of it.
Here comes the shame, here comes the shame
I feel ashamed about who I’ve become and what I’ve been doing.
Drink
An attempt to forget who I have become and the life that surrounds me.
And I'm holding on for dear life, won't look down, won't open my eyes
I’m living in a world where I just have to stay strong and keep going without slowing down or reflecting on what is happening around me.
Keep my glass full until morning light, 'Cause I'm just holding on for tonight
I’ll keep the glass full until morning light, because tonight is all that matters.
Contributed by Lauren N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
susan sweeney
This girl was completely under rated. I come back here to listen to her sing at least 25x. She is amazing. I want to know if anyone agrees.
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susan sweeney even the audio is sooo good
Garrison Evans
TEAAAAA
CC
🙋🏻♀️
Jm
Yes. I come back to this video. 💙
Jonah Patton
Missy Thrives I worked with her, she was a waitress at victory in Atlanta, I was a cook, she was the nicest server we ever had, she quit a couple years ago, I hope she’s doing big things
ClappingForChlamydia
good cover! she really tailored an incredibly difficult song to her own voice and style
Eric Paiva
Maravilhosa! Wonderful! 👏🏻
susan sweeney
They should of kept this one. She should of gotten a record deal. She is the only one I ever watch from The Voice
susan sweeney
Someone give this girl a chance, only person I remember on the voice other than Curly Sue!