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.
EXHALE
Sia Lyrics
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Time to finish what we started
Give me what I always wanted
Mirror, mirror, tell me something
You been holdin' on and on for way too long
The beat is heated up, the bass go boom
You been workin' double time to catch your breath
You need to, you need to exhale
So let everything go (let it go now)
Baby, you in control
You need to, you need to exhale
So let everything go (let it go now)
Baby, you in control
Don't stop, keep it goin'
Lights on, lights off, I'm still glowin'
Confidence I'm overflowin'
Voices tell me, "Keep your focus"
You been holdin' on and on for way too long
The beat is heated up, the bass go boom
You been workin' double time to catch your breath
The tempo speeded up but don't stop yet
You need to, you need to exhale
So let everything go (let it go now)
Baby, you in control
You need to, you need to exhale
So let everything go (let it go now)
Baby, you in control
Watch me do it, watch me own it
I know I got it
Keep on movin', keep on goin'
'Cause if you want it
You need to, you need to exhale
So let everything go
Baby, you in control
You need to, you need to exhale (breathe)
So let everything go (breathe, yeah)
Baby, you in control
(You need to, you need to exhale)
The song "Exhale" by Sia is an upbeat and motivational anthem encouraging listeners to let go of their worries and stress and just breathe. The opening lines suggest that the pressure is building and it's time to finish what has been started. The phrase "mirror, mirror, tell me something" implies that the singer is looking for validation and reassurance from their reflection. The first verse notes that the beat is heating up, the bass is booming, and the tempo is speeding up, but the singer is reminded to keep going and not stop. The chorus emphasizes the importance of exhaling and letting everything go, a message that is repeated multiple times throughout the song.
The second verse continues the theme of perseverance despite increased pressure. The singer notes that they are still "glowing" even with the lights on or off. They have overflowing confidence and are reminded to keep their focus. The chorus repeats the message of exhaling and letting go as a way to take control and keep moving forward. The bridge is a proclamation, inviting listeners to watch as the singer owns and achieves their goals, and encouraging them to keep going and exhaling to take control.
Overall, "Exhale" is an empowering song about the importance of letting go of negative energy and taking control of one's life by breathing and persevering. It encourages listeners to keep moving forward, no matter how fast the pace or how much the pressure increases.
Line by Line Meaning
Pressure buildin', put that on me
I feel the pressure building up and I am willing to take on whatever it is
Time to finish what we started
It's time to complete what we set out to do
Give me what I always wanted
I want what I've always desired
Mirror, mirror, tell me something
I want the reflection to reveal something significant
You been holdin' on and on for way too long
You've been carrying this burden for too long
The beat is heated up, the bass go boom
The music is intense and energetic
You been workin' double time to catch your breath
You've been working hard and need to take a moment to breathe
The tempo speeded up but don't stop yet
The pace is picking up, but keep going
You need to, you need to exhale
You need to take a deep breath and release
So let everything go (let it go now)
Release all the stress and worry now
Baby, you in control
You are the one in charge
Don't stop, keep it goin'
Keep moving and don't give up
Lights on, lights off, I'm still glowin'
I am glowing with confidence no matter the circumstances
Confidence I'm overflowin'
I am overflowing with self-assurance
Voices tell me, 'Keep your focus'
I hear voices reminding me to stay focused
Watch me do it, watch me own it
Watch me succeed and take ownership
I know I got it
I am confident in my abilities
Keep on movin', keep on goin'
Continue moving forward and persevering
'Cause if you want it
If you want it badly enough
So let everything go (breathe, yeah)
Let go of everything and take a deep breath
(You need to, you need to exhale)
Take a deep breath and release all the tension and stress
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Casey Smith, Marcus Durand Lomax, Mark Williams, Raul Cubina
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@kenzie
EXHALE feat. Sia is finally here! thank u guys for your support 💕https://kenzie.lnk.to/Exhale ✖
@ilse6478
yeeees
@mirapraveena6028
SO PROUDDD BB
@sophiemckinnon5118
I love yiu ❤️❤️❤️❤️
@reemaalessa5162
I LOVE YOUUUUUU 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕
@montana2816
i love u kenzie and am so proud of everything you’ve accomplished 🥺💕
@mika4824
After Maddie and Mackenzie have been through dance moms they ended up like this :
Maddie is dancing in Sia's videos and Kenzie is singing with Sia.
@adeenasudranski1717
I mean who saw that coming! (not gonna lie. i didn't 😂)
@urlimelight
kenzie is also acting now
@tiaschlosberg3143
Lily plays roblox!!! maddie acts as well