Chandelier
Postmodern Jukebox feat. Dani Armstrong Lyrics

Party girls don't get hurt
Women who frequently indulge in partying and carefree behavior do not experience emotional pain or vulnerability.

Can’t feel anything, when will I learn
These party girls have become desensitized to their emotions and question when they will finally understand the consequences of their actions.

I push it down, push it down
They continuously suppress their emotions, refusing to confront or acknowledge them.

I'm the one 'for a good time call'
The artist presents themselves as someone people can contact when they want to have a fun and carefree experience.

Phone’s blowin' up, ringin' my doorbell
The artist is constantly receiving messages and visitors, symbolizing their popularity and availability for entertainment.

I feel the love, feel the love
The singer may mistake the attention they receive as genuine affection, finding validation in the constant interaction.

1 2 3, 1 2 3, drink 1 2 3, 1 2 3, drink
They engage in repetitive drinking patterns, using alcohol as a means to escape reality and numb their emotions.

Throw 'em back till I lose count
The artist drinks excessively until they cannot keep track of the number of drinks consumed, emphasizing their desire to forget and lose themselves in the moment.

I'm gonna swing from the chandelier
The artist plans to engage in reckless behavior, symbolized by swinging from a chandelier, as a way to escape their emotional burden.

From the chandelier
The chandelier represents an extravagant and luxurious lifestyle, presenting an image of opulence.

I'm gonna live like tomorrow doesn't exist
The singer intends to live without consideration for future consequences, disregarding the notion of tomorrow's responsibilities or consequences.

Like it doesn't exist
The artist emphasizes their determination to live in the present moment and ignore the potential ramifications of their actions.

I'm gonna fly like a bird through the night
The singer desires to experience a sense of freedom and liberation during the night, similar to a bird soaring through the sky.

Feel my tears as they dry
The singer acknowledges their emotional pain, suggesting that they will allow themselves to feel the depth of their emotions but eventually overcome them.

But I'm holding on for dear life
Although struggling internally, the singer holds on tightly, desperately clinging to their current lifestyle and avoiding change.

Won't look down, won't open my eyes
The artist refuses to confront the reality of their situation, choosing to keep their eyes closed and avoid acknowledging the potential consequences of their actions.

Keep my glass full until morning light
The artist continuously replenishes their glass with alcohol, ensuring it remains full until the morning, highlighting their commitment to escapism and avoidance of facing reality.

Cause I'm just holding on for tonight
The singer recognizes that their current way of life is unsustainable and temporary, as they hold on tightly solely for the present moment.

Help me, I'm holding on for dear life
The singer pleads for assistance, revealing their struggle to let go of their destructive habits and reliance on their current lifestyle.

Sun is up, I'm a mess
As the morning comes, the artist finds themselves in disarray and emotional turmoil, facing the consequences of their actions.

Gotta get out now, gotta run from this
The artist realizes the need to escape their current situation and distance themselves from the negative repercussions of their behavior.

Here comes the shame, here comes the shame
Feelings of guilt and remorse begin to overwhelm the artist, signaling the arrival of the emotional aftermath of their actions.

On for tonight
The singer reaffirms their commitment to continue the cycle of reckless behavior and emotional repression, emphasizing that their actions are solely for the present moment.

Yeah I'm just holding on for tonight
The artist acknowledges their temporary grip on their current lifestyle, indicating that their actions are a temporary escape.

Oh, I'm just holding on for tonight
The singer expresses a sense of desperation and the need to hold on, even if only for a short period, to their current way of life.

On for tonight, on for tonight
The cycle of reckless behavior and emotional suppression repeats itself, maintaining its hold on the singer's life.