In 2000, Sia signed to Sony Music's sub-label Dance Pool and released her second studio album, Healing Is Difficult, the following year. Displeased with the promotion of the record, she signed to Go! Beat and released her third studio album, Colour the Small One, in 2004. The project struggled to connect with a mainstream audience, and so Sia relocated to New York City in 2005 and began touring across the United States. She released her fourth and fifth studio releases, Some People Have Real Problems and We Are Born, in 2008 and 2010, respectively. She then took a hiatus from performing, during which she focused on songwriting for other artists. Her catalogue includes the successful collaborations "Titanium" (with David Guetta), "Diamonds" (with Rihanna) and "Wild Ones" (with Flo Rida).
In 2014, Sia released her sixth studio album 1000 Forms of Fear, which debuted at No 1 in the U.S. Billboard 200 and generated the top-ten breakthrough single "Chandelier" and a trilogy of music videos starring child dancer Maddie Ziegler. In 2016, she released her seventh studio album This Is Acting, which spawned her first Hot 100 number one single, "Cheap Thrills". The same year, Sia gave her Nostalgic for the Present Tour, which incorporated performance art elements. Sia has received an array of accolades, including ARIA Awards and an MTV Video Music Award.
Clap Your Hand
Sia Lyrics
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Well I've been desiring the good things oh oh oh
I'm biting the lighting the good things oh oh oh
I've minding what to see the good things oh oh oh
Shake me out of my misery oh oh oh
Oh on a night like this
Get out of misery oh oh oh
Clap your hands, clap your hands
Turn the lights on my nights this is life and we only get one chance
Oh clap your hands, clap your hands
Come on dance, take a chance on romance, we only get one shot at love
Oh clap your hands, clap your hands
Turn the lights on my nights this is life and we only get one chance
Oh clap your hands, clap your hands
Come on dance, take a chance on romance, we only get one shot at love
Oh clap your hands, clap your hands
I'm trying to fly in
The good things oh oh oh
I'm finding this might be
A good thing oh oh oh
Shake me out of my misery oh oh oh
Oh oh make me get out and wiggle it oh oh oh
Clap your hands, clap your hands
Turn the lights on my nights this is life and we only get one chance
Oh clap your hands, clap your hands
Come on dance, take a chance on romance, we only get one shot at love
Oh clap your hands, clap your hands
Turn the lights on my nights this is life and we only get one chance
Oh clap your hands, clap your hands
Come on dance, take a chance on romance, we only get one shot at love
Oh clap your hands, clap your hands
Clap your hands, clap your hands
Clap your hands, clap your hands
Clap your hands, clap your hands
Turn the lights on my nights this is life and we only get one chance
Oh clap your hands, clap your hands
Come on dance, take a chance on romance, we only get one shot at love
Oh clap your hands, clap your hands
Turn the lights on my nights this is life and we only get one chance
Oh clap your hands, clap your hands
Come on dance, take a chance on romance, we only get one shot at love
Oh clap your hands (oh clap your hands)
The lyrics of Sia's "Clap Your Hands" are quite straightforward, it's a call to action to live life to the fullest and embrace the good things it has to offer. The lyrics talk about neglecting and desiring the "good things" in life and biting on the lighting to enjoy them. The singer calls for shaking off misery and dancing under the light of life, suggesting that we only get one shot at it, and therefore, we should take a chance on romance and love pursuing the good things in life.
Overall, the song is about enjoying life, taking risks, and making the most of the opportunities that come our way. The singer implores the listener to "clap your hands" to signify joy and celebration, while also encouraging them to dance and embrace the moment. The singers in the song's second part reveal that they're finding their way towards a good thing, and they want to shake off their misery.
In summary, the song is an anthem for living our lives to the best of our abilities, and not being afraid to take chances to achieve our goals.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I've been neglecting the good things oh oh oh
I've been ignoring the positive aspects of life
Well I've been desiring the good things oh oh oh
I've been wanting to experience the good things in life
I'm biting the lighting the good things oh oh oh
I'm eagerly chasing after the good things in life
I've minding what to see the good things oh oh oh
I'm being mindful of the good things in life
Shake me out of my misery oh oh oh
Help me get out of my negative state of mind
Oh on a night like this
In this moment, when the circumstances are right
Get out of misery oh oh oh
Get me out of my negative state of mind
Clap your hands, clap your hands
Make some noise and let's celebrate
Turn the lights on my nights this is life and we only get one chance
Let's make the most of life while we can
Come on dance, take a chance on romance, we only get one shot at love
Let's take a risk and pursue love, because we only have one chance at it
I'm trying to fly in
I'm trying to achieve success
The good things oh oh oh
The positive aspects of life
I'm finding this might be
I think this could be
A good thing oh oh oh
Something positive and beneficial
Oh oh make me get out and wiggle it oh oh oh
Encourage me to let loose and have fun
Clap your hands, clap your hands
Let's celebrate and show appreciation
Clap your hands, clap your hands
Let's create some noise and energy
Clap your hands, clap your hands
Let's get excited and show enthusiasm
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: SAM DIXON, SIA FURLER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Jackrose..
2024 anyone
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@bloodyval3nt1ne
the old sia is way too underrated omg
@UndyingSpirit
DEFINITELY
@johnthechamp4208
ben carey yesss!!
@magicovento
The old Sia reminds me of Aurora
@rossmathias5675
Better than the new Sia
@mixerscutiie7175
@@rossmathias5675 True
@ohhiitsjustme3445
This song was the first time I heard of Sia back in the day, and still one of my fave songs from her!
@iwilitu6591
Same lol it was big in France I always saw it on the music channel when I was a kid
@xiomaraan4784
Same !