The Church of What's Happening
Sia Lyrics


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I want to change, to rearrange
What is going on
I need to change, I need to play
Like a five year old

I can't detach from the past and all of the pain
I need to learn, start from scratch begin again
[Chorus]
Throw away yesterday
Today is a brand new day
Throw away yesterday
Today is a brand new day

So I'm going to eat one hundred sweets
I don't care if I get fat
And I'm going to speak one I won't censor me
I know I can take nothing back

And I'm going to jump I will unburden
I cannot go too deep
I will not run from bad things I've done
They're things I'll try not to repeat

[Chorus]

Welcome to
The church of what's happening now
Head straight through
It costs nothing but change

[Chorus: x3]

Today, yes today,
And today is a brand new day




Throw away, yesterday
'Cause today is a brand new day

Overall Meaning

The Church of What's Happening Now by Sia is a song about personal growth and change. The lyrics convey the artist's desire to leave the past behind, let go of regrets, and start fresh. Sia emphasizes the importance of living in the present, in the 'Church of what's happening now', and taking control of one's life, even if it means making mistakes. The artist expresses a strong need for change and a willingness to shed old habits and perspectives.


The first verses of the song allude to the artist's difficulty detaching from the past, and accepting the pain that comes with it. The lyrics, "I need to learn, start from scratch, begin again", suggest a longing for a new beginning, for a chance to start anew. Sia's resolution to "throw away yesterday" and embrace the possibilities that a new day may bring, is reinforced in the catchy chorus. The artist also highlights the freedom and empowerment that comes with making one's own choices, however spontaneous or unconventional they may be, as exemplified in the line, "I'm going to eat one hundred sweets. I don't care if I get fat".


The song serves as a reminder to listeners that change and growth is always possible, and that one should not hold onto past regrets and pain that may hinder their personal development. Instead, we should embrace the present as an opportunity to grow, learn, and evolve.


Line by Line Meaning

I want to change, to rearrange
I need to change things up and do things differently


What is going on
I want to redirect the current situation around me


I need to change, I need to play
I want to be playful and try new things


Like a five year old
I want to embrace the carefree spirit of a young child


I can't detach from the past and all of the pain
I am finding it difficult to let go of past experiences and their hurt


I need to learn, start from scratch begin again
I want to learn from my experiences and start over again


Throw away yesterday
I need to let go of the past


Today is a brand new day
I have the opportunity to start fresh and make changes


So I'm going to eat one hundred sweets
I am going to indulge and not worry about the consequences


I don't care if I get fat
I am willing to accept the consequences of my actions


And I'm going to speak one I won't censor me
I am going to speak my mind freely without filtering my thoughts


I know I can take nothing back
I understand that once I say something, I cannot take it back


And I'm going to jump I will unburden
I am going to take risks and free myself from burdens


I cannot go too deep
I am willing to take risks, but I won't go too far to avoid negative consequences


I will not run from bad things I've done
I will acknowledge my mistakes and learn from them


They're things I'll try not to repeat
I will take steps to avoid repeating past mistakes


Welcome to
You are now entering


The church of what's happening now
This is a place where we embrace change and live in the present


Head straight through
Continue on ahead without hesitation


It costs nothing but change
The only payment for entry is a willingness to change


Today, yes today,
On this day, right now,


And today is a brand new day
This day presents an opportunity for a fresh start


Throw away, yesterday
Put the past behind and don't dwell on it


'Cause today is a brand new day
Because today is an opportunity to start anew




Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: 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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Jeannie Smith


on Chandelier

I like this.

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