Numb
Sia Lyrics


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I saw you cry today
The pain may fill you
I saw you shy away
The pain will not kill you

You made me smile today
You spoke with many voices
We traveled miles today
Shared expressions voiceless

It has to end

[Chorus]
Living in your head
Without anything to numb you
Living on the edge
Without anything to numb you

It has to end to begin

Began and end today
Gave and got given
You made a friend today
Kindred soul cracked spirit

It has to end to begin

[Chorus]

It had to end to begin





[Chorus: x2]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Sia's song "Numb" reflect themes of pain, healing, and the struggle to find ways to cope with emotional hardships. The opening lines describe the singer witnessing someone crying, acknowledging the pain they're experiencing, but assuring them that it won't kill them. Later in the song, the singer expresses gratitude for the person's ability to make them smile and bring joy into their own life. The two of them have traveled together, communicating without words, sharing a deep connection.


The repeated phrase "It has to end to begin" suggests a kind of cyclical nature to the emotional struggles being described. In order to heal and move forward, things must come to an end. Whether it be an individual's pain or a difficult situation, it must be faced and overcome in order to begin a new chapter. The chorus of the song emphasizes the idea of "numbing" oneself in order to deal with the pain - living on the edge without anything to numb you. However, the song appears to reject this as a solution, suggesting that facing the pain head-on is the only way to truly heal and start anew.


Line by Line Meaning

I saw you cry today
Today, I saw you express your emotions and cry.


The pain may fill you
Perhaps, you are feeling overwhelmed and filled with pain.


I saw you shy away
I noticed you withdrawing, perhaps to avoid exposing your vulnerability and pain.


The pain will not kill you
Despite the pain you feel, you have the resilience to endure and survive.


You made me smile today
Your words, actions or presence brought joy and positivity to my day.


You spoke with many voices
You communicated with diverse perspectives and versatile expressions.


We traveled miles today
Together, we went through a journey, perhaps physical or emotional, that tested us.


Shared expressions voiceless
We communicated and understood each other without speaking out loud, using nonverbal cues.


It has to end
Certain phases, experiences or relationships must come to an end to allow for new beginnings.


Living in your head
Being consumed by your thoughts, worries or fears, isolating yourself from others and reality.


Without anything to numb you
Without resorting to vices or coping mechanisms to suppress or escape from the pain or emptiness felt inside.


Living on the edge
Living life recklessly, dangerously, or on the brink of collapse.


Began and end today
Today marks the start and end of a significant event, phase, or development in life.


Gave and got given
Exchanged help, love or kindness with someone, creating a mutual benefit.


You made a friend today
You met someone and created a connection that can potentially develop into a friendship.


Kindred soul cracked spirit
Someone with similar values, qualities or experiences as you, who also has struggles or wounds that need healing.


It had to end to begin
Something had to finish or be released to allow for new opportunities, growth, or happiness.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: SIA FURLER, FELIX HOWARD, JAMES MCMILLAN

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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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on Big Girls Cry

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on Chandelier

good all song

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on Chandelier

good sung

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on Chandelier

Lol

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on Chandelier

I like this.

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on Chandelier

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on Chandelier

1,2,3 viva l'algerie

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