Chandelier
Sia/Charlie Puth Lyrics

Party girls don't get hurt
I act like a party girl and keep my emotions hidden, because party girls are not supposed to show their vulnerabilities.

Can't feel anything, when will I learn
I try to desensitize myself from my emotions, but I wonder when I'll realize that it's not the solution to my problems.

I push it down, I push it down
I suppress my emotions by pushing them deep inside, in order to seem strong and avoid dealing with them.

I'm the one "for a good time call"
People perceive me as someone who is always up for a good time and fun, and they call me to join them.

Phone's blowin' up, ringin' my doorbell
I receive a lot of calls and messages, and people come knocking at my door, because they consider me a social butterfly.

I feel the love, feel the love
I receive love and attention from others, but I cannot reciprocate, because of my emotional numbness.

One, two, three, one, two, three drink
I drink excessively to the point of losing count, as it helps me forget my problems and inhibitions.

Throw 'em back, 'til I lose count
I drink continuously until I am unaware of how many drinks I have had, in order to escape reality.

I'm gonna swing from the chandelier, from the chandelier
I visualize myself swinging from a chandelier, being carefree, and enjoying life to the fullest.

I'm gonna live like tomorrow doesn't exist
I plan to live in the moment, without any regard for the future, as it helps me forget my worries.

Like it doesn't exist
I try to ignore the reality of the future, as I do not want to face it.

I'm gonna fly like a bird through the night, feel my tears as they dry
I feel free like a bird, while flying through the night, as I can cry and let out my emotions, without anyone seeing it.

But I'm holding on for dear life, won't look down won't open my eyes
Even though I may appear reckless and careless, I am actually scared and holding on for dear life, not wanting to face reality.

Keep my glass full until morning light, 'cause I'm just holding on for tonight
I continue drinking and keeping my glass full, because I cannot deal with my emotions and the thought of the morning.

On for tonight
I am continuing to hold on and avoid my problems, just for tonight.

Sun is up, I'm a mess
The next day, when the sun rises, I am a mess and facing the consequences of my actions and emotions.

Gotta get out now, gotta run from this
I feel the need to escape and run away from my problems and emotions, as they seem overwhelming.

Here comes the shame, here comes the shame
I feel ashamed of my actions and the emotional state I am in, as the reality starts setting in.

On for tonight, on for tonight
I am still holding on and avoiding my problems, just for tonight, even though I know it's not the solution.

'Cause I'm just holding on for tonight
I am trying to hold on and not face my emotions and reality, just for tonight.

Oh, I'm just holding on for tonight
I am in a difficult emotional state and trying to hold on, just for tonight.