Eye of the Needle
Sia Lyrics


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Take me down
I'm feeling now
And if I move on
I admit you're gone
I ain't ready
I'll hold steady
I'll hold you in my arms
You're locked inside my heart
Your melody's an art
I won't let the terror in, I'm stealing time
Through the eye of the needle

Step and repeat
Tears fall to the beat
Smile through pain
Feel the acid rain
I ain't ready
I'll hold steady
I'll hold you in my arms, in my arms, in my arms

You're locked inside my heart
Your melody's an art
I won't let the terror in, I'm stealing time
Through the eye of the needle

My bags heavy
Been filled by me
They weigh me down
Carry them round
It's all mine all mine
I am blinded by the eye of the needle

You're locked inside my heart
Your melody's an art
I won't let the terror in, I'm stealing time
Through the eye of the needle

You're locked inside my heart
Your melody's an art




I won't let the terror in, I'm stealing time
Through the eye of the needle

Overall Meaning

In Sia's song "Eye of the Needle," the lyrics express the emotions of someone who is going through the process of letting go of someone they love. The song deals with themes of heartbreak, grief and staying strong through tough times. The opening lines "Take me down, I'm feeling now" suggest that the person is feeling a range of emotions, and is looking for someone to help them cope. They admit that they are not ready to move on and want to hold onto that person. The repetition of "I'll hold steady, I'll hold you in my arms" further underscores the person's emotional attachment.


The lyrics "Step and repeat, Tears fall to the beat" highlight the fact that the person is putting on a brave face to make it through each day even though they are hurting and the line "I won't let the terror in, I'm stealing time through the eye of the needle" suggests that they are trying to get through their pain by finding a narrow path between their feelings and their actions. The line "My bags heavy, Been filled by me, They weigh me down" suggests that they have been carrying the burdens of the past and the weight of their emotional baggage is becoming too much for them to handle.


In conclusion, "Eye of the Needle" is a powerful and emotional song that deals with the difficult process of letting go of someone you love. Sia's lyrics create a deeply moving and relatable experience for anyone who has gone through heartbreak.


Line by Line Meaning

Take me down
I am feeling low and I want to be comforted


I'm feeling now
My emotions are intense at the moment


And if I move on
If I try to forget you


I admit you're gone
I acknowledge that you are not a part of my life anymore


I ain't ready
I am not ready to let go of my feelings for you


I'll hold steady
I will remain strong and keep my emotions in check


I'll hold you in my arms
I will hold onto the memory of you and keep it close to my heart


You're locked inside my heart
You hold a special place in my heart that I cannot let go of


Your melody's an art
The memories of you and our time together are precious and valuable to me


I won't let the terror in, I'm stealing time
I will not let my fear and sadness overcome me, and instead will focus on the good memories we shared


Through the eye of the needle
I am trying to pass through a difficult time and overcome my emotions


Step and repeat
I am going through the motions of life, but it feels repetitive and never-ending


Tears fall to the beat
My sadness is a constant presence, like a drumbeat in the background of my life


Smile through pain
I try to put on a brave face and stay positive, even though it hurts


Feel the acid rain
I am overwhelmed with negative emotions that feel like acid eating away at me


My bags heavy
I carry the weight of my emotional baggage with me everywhere I go


Been filled by me
My emotional baggage is a result of my own experiences and choices


They weigh me down
My emotions and memories are a burden that makes me feel heavy and stuck


Carry them round
I bring my emotional baggage with me wherever I go


It's all mine all mine
My emotions and experiences are personal and unique to me


I am blinded by the eye of the needle
The effort to move past my emotions and let go of the past is difficult and overwhelming




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: CHRISTOPHER BRAIDE, SIA KATE FURLER

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@l.f.r.6523

Take me down
I'm feeling now
And if I move on
I admit you're gone
I ain't ready
I'll hold steady
I'll hold you in my arms
You're locked inside my heart
Your melody's an art
I won't let the terror in, I'm stealing time
Through the eye of the needle
Step and repeat
Tears fall to the beat
Smile through pain
Feel the acid rain
I ain't ready
I'll hold steady
I'll hold you in my arms, in my arms, in my arms
You're locked inside my heart
Your melody's an art
I won't let the terror in, I'm stealing time
Through the eye of the needle
My bags heavy
Been filled by me
They weigh me down
Carry them round
It's all mine all mine
I am blinded by the eye of the needle
You're locked inside my heart
Your melody's an art
I won't let the terror in, I'm stealing time
Through the eye of the needle
You're locked inside my heart
Your melody's an art
I won't let the terror in, I'm stealing time
Through the eye of the needle



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