Death by Chocolate
Sia Lyrics


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Death by chocolate is myth
This I know because I lived
I've been around for broken hearts and how
Lay your head in my hands little girl
This is only right now

Death by crying doesn't exist, though
The headaches feel a bit like it
You might explode
But you reach the end of the road
And you, little tree
I'm certain you will grow

Tears on your pillow will dry and you will learn
Just how to love again
Oh my weeping willow
Let your leaves fall and return
Oh darling the seasons are your friend

Death by anger this is true
Just let him go he can't hurt you
Oh little girl this is such a cruel cruel world
This is the first, of a million broken hearts

Tears on your pillow will dry and you will learn
Just how to love again
Oh my weeping willow
Let your leaves fall and return
Oh darling the seasons are your friend

Oh it won't be long you will grow strong
Up up and away





He's but a falling leaf, he's but a falling leaf, he's but a falling leaf

Overall Meaning

The opening line of Sia's Death by Chocolate, "Death by chocolate is myth, this I know because I lived," sets the tone for the rest of the song. The metaphorical title refers to the different ways in which people can die emotionally, but the singer, who has experienced heartbreak, addresses each one by assuring the subject that it is not the end of the world. The song stresses the importance of time and resilience, as the singer comforts a young girl, promising that she will grow and thrive again.


The second verse touches on the physical and psychological toll of sadness, comparing it to a headache that feels like a slow death. However, she continues to reassure and offer support, telling the subject to hold on to hope and to remember that they will pull through, much like how a tree will continue to grow despite the harshness of winter. The theme of growth and resiliency is also seen in the closing lines of each verse, with the singer promising the subjects that their tears will dry and that they will learn to love and thrive again.


Line by Line Meaning

Death by chocolate is myth
Dying from eating chocolate is not possible and is just a myth.


This I know because I lived
The singer has lived to see that the statement is a myth.


I've been around for broken hearts and how
The singer has experienced broken hearts and understands the pain.


Lay your head in my hands little girl
The artist is offering comfort to someone who is hurting.


This is only right now
The pain is temporary and will pass.


Death by crying doesn't exist, though
Dying from crying is not possible and is just a false assumption.


The headaches feel a bit like it
The pain from crying can feel almost unbearable.


You might explode
The pain can feel so intense that it feels like you might break apart.


But you reach the end of the road
The pain will eventually come to an end.


And you, little tree
The person the artist is addressing is compared to a tree.


I'm certain you will grow
The singer is confident that the person will recover and move on.


Tears on your pillow will dry and you will learn
The sadness will eventually pass and the person will learn from the experience.


Just how to love again
The person will learn to love again after experiencing heartbreak.


Oh my weeping willow
The person is compared to a weeping willow tree.


Let your leaves fall and return
Allow yourself to experience the pain and then recover.


Oh darling the seasons are your friend
Time passing will help the person heal and recover.


Death by anger this is true
While not a literal death, anger can harm and damage a person's well-being.


Just let him go he can't hurt you
The person should let go of the source of their anger to start the recovery process.


Oh little girl this is such a cruel cruel world
The world can be harsh and unforgiving, especially in matters of the heart.


This is the first, of a million broken hearts
The person is not alone in experiencing heartbreak and there will be more opportunities for pain in the future.


Oh it won't be long you will grow strong
Time and experience will help the person become stronger.


Up up and away
The person is encouraged to move forward and stay positive.


He's but a falling leaf, he's but a falling leaf, he's but a falling leaf
The person or source of pain is fleeting and not significant in the grand scheme of things.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GREGORY KURSTIN, SIA FURLER

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on Unstoppable

All smiles, I know what it takes to fool this town
I'll do it 'til the sun goes down and all through the nighttime
Oh yeah, oh yeah, I'll tell you what you wanna hear
Keep my sunglasses on while I shed a tear
It's never the right time, yeah, yeah

I put my armor on, show you how strong I am
I put my armor on, I'll show you that I am

I'm unstoppable
I'm a Porsche with no brakes
I'm invincible
And, I win every single game
I'm so powerful
I don't need batteries to play
I'm so confident, yeah, I'm unstoppable today
Unstoppable today, unstoppable today
Unstoppable today, yeah, I'm unstoppable today

Break down, only alone I will cry out loud
You'll never see what's hiding out
Hiding out deep down, yeah, yeah
I know, I've heard that to let your feelings show
Is the only way to make friendships grow
But I'm too afraid now, yeah, yeah

I put my armor on, show you how strong I am
I put my armor on, I'll show you that I am

I'm unstoppable
I'm a Porsche with no brakes
I'm invincible
And, I win every single game
I'm so powerful
I don't need batteries to play
I'm so confident, yeah, I'm unstoppable today
Unstoppable today, unstoppable today
Unstoppable today, yeah, I'm unstoppable today
Unstoppable today, unstoppable today
Unstoppable today, yeah, I'm unstoppable today

I put my armor on, show you how strong I am
I put my armor on, I'll show you that I am

I'm unstoppable
I'm a Porsche with no brakes
I'm invincible
Yeah, I win every single game
I'm so powerful
I don't need batteries to play
I'm so confident, yeah, I'm unstoppable today
Unstoppable today, unstoppable today
Unstoppable today, yeah, I'm unstoppable today

Unstoppable today, unstoppable today
Unstoppable today, yeah, I'm unstoppable today

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