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.
The Girl You Lost
Sia Lyrics
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You cannot deny, I've always been in
But I've watched you stand, still as a snowman
But I don't see you change, you're always at meltdown
Yeah I've been your crutch, your smell sight and touch
Yeah I took you home when you've drunk too much
But I can't survive, with you by my side
No I just don't wanna, so I'm walking away
There is nothing that you can do I will not stay
No I don't need drama, so I'm walking away
Yeah I am a girl with a lot on her plate
So just cut me loose, learn to tie your shoes
There's somebody here, I'd like to introduce
So look in the mirror, look for the glass
Cause you're not my problem, you are my last
No I just don't wanna, so I'm walking away
There is nothing that you can do I will not stay
No I don't need drama, so I'm walking away
Yeah I am a girl with a lot on her plate
No I just don't wanna, so I'm walking away
There is nothing that you can do I will not stay
No I don't need drama, so I'm walking away
I'm just a girl that you lost to cocaine
The lyrics to "The Girl You Lost to Cocaine" by Sia tell a story of a woman who has been in a relationship with someone who is struggling with addiction to cocaine. She describes how she has been a supportive partner through thick and thin, but has watched her partner remain stagnant in their addiction. She has been their crutch, aiding them when they are too drunk, but realizes that she cannot thrive in this relationship while she is running her partner's life. She chooses to walk away to avoid any drama and focus on herself, ultimately embracing her identity as a woman with a lot on her plate.
The chorus emphasizes her decision to leave and not be held back by her partner's addiction. By saying "there is nothing that you can do I will not stay," she establishes her independence from her partner and demonstrates her strength in standing up for herself. The final line, "I'm just a girl that you lost to cocaine," highlights the power of addiction to alter relationships and serves as a reminder that the choice to overcome addiction ultimately lies with the individual.
Line by Line Meaning
I've stuck around, through thick and through thin
I have been loyal to you no matter what the circumstances.
You cannot deny, I've always been in
You cannot deny that I have always been there for you.
But I've watched you stand, still as a snowman
But I have noticed that you are stagnant and unchanging.
But I don't see you change, you're always at meltdown
I do not see you changing for the better and instead, always at the brink of chaos.
Yeah I've been your crutch, your smell sight and touch
I have been your support and helped you navigate your senses while under the influence.
Yeah I took you home when you've drunk too much
I have helped you get home safely when you have had too much to drink.
But I can't survive, with you by my side
However, I cannot go on living with you being so dependent on me.
See I'll never get laid, while I'm running your life
If I continue to run your life, I will not be able to have my own life and sexual desires fulfilled.
No I just don't wanna, so I'm walking away
I am leaving because I do not want to be a part of this situation anymore.
There is nothing that you can do I will not stay
There is nothing that you can do to make me change my mind and stay.
No I don't need drama, so I'm walking away
I do not need any more drama in my life and that is why I am leaving.
Yeah I am a girl with a lot on her plate
I am a girl with a lot of responsibilities and cannot take on anymore.
So just cut me loose, learn to tie your shoes
Just let me go and learn to take responsibility for your own actions.
There's somebody here, I'd like to introduce
There is someone else in my life that I would like to introduce you to.
So look in the mirror, look for the glass
You need to look at yourself in the mirror and take a hard look at your life.
Cause you're not my problem, you are my last
Because you are not my problem anymore, you are my last resort.
I'm just a girl that you lost to cocaine
I am the girl you lost to your addiction to cocaine.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MATTHEW EDWARD MYER, PHIL MARTIN, ROBERT DOUGLAS ALLUM, SIA FURLER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ufos22
"The Girl You Lost To Cocaine"
I've stuck around, through thick and through thin
You cannot deny, I've always been in
But I've watched you stand, still as a snowman
But I don't see you change, you're always at meltdown
Yeah I've been your crutch, your smell sight and touch
Yeah I took you home when you've drunk too much
But I can't survive, with you by my side
See I'll never get laid, while I'm running your life
No I just don't wanna, so I'm walking away
There is nothing that you can do I will not stay
No I don't need drama, so I'm walking away
Yeah I am a girl with a lot on her plate
So just cut me loose, learn to tie your shoes
There's somebody here, I'd like to introduce
So look in the mirror, look for the glass
'Cause you're not my problem, you are my last
No I just don't wanna, so I'm walking away
There is nothing that you can do I will not stay
No I don't need drama, so I'm walking away
Yeah I am a girl with a lot on her plate
No I just don't wanna, so I'm walking away
There is nothing that you can do I will not stay
No I don't need drama, so I'm walking away
Yeah I am a girl with a lot on her plate
No I just don't wanna, so I'm walking away
There is nothing that you can do I will not stay
No I'm not your mama, so I'm walking away
I'm just a girl that you lost to cocaine
@jeremymanalang1992
I've stuck around, through thick and through thin
You cannot deny, I've always been in
But I've watched you stand, still as a snowman
But I don't see you change, you're always at meltdown
Yeah I've been your crutch, your smell sight and touch
Yeah I took you home when you've drunk too much
But I can't survive, with you by my side
See I'll never get laid, while I'm running your life
No I just don't wanna, so I'm walking away
There is nothing that you can do I will not stay
No I don't need drama, so I'm walking away
Yeah I am a girl with a lot on her plate
So just cut me loose, learn to tie your shoes
There's somebody here, I'd like to introduce
So look in the mirror, look for the glass
'Cause you're not my problem, you are my last
No I just don't wanna, so I'm walking away
There is nothing that you can do I will not stay
No I don't need drama, so I'm walking away
Yeah I am a girl with a lot on her plate
No I just don't wanna, so I'm walking away
There is nothing that you can do I will not stay
No I don't need drama, so I'm walking away
I'm just a girl that you lost to cocaine
@carolinesnyder5201
Lyrics:
[Verse 1]
I've stuck around through thick and through thin
You cannot deny I've always been in
But I've watched you stand still as a snowman
But I don't see you change, you're always at meltdown
Yeah, I've been your crutch, your smell, sight, and touch
Yeah, I took you home when you've drunk too much
But I can't survive with you by my side
See, I'll never get laid while I'm running your life
[Chorus]
No, I just don't wanna, so I'm walking away
There is nothing that you can do, I will not stay
No, I don't need drama, so I'm walking away
Yeah, I am a girl with a lot on her plate
[Verse 2]
So just cut me loose, learn to tie your shoes
There's somebody here, I'd like to introduce
So look in the mirror, look for the glass
Cause you're not my problem, you are my last
[Chorus]
No, I just don't wanna, so I'm walking away
There is nothing that you can do, I will not stay
No, I don't need drama, so I'm walking away
Yeah, I am a girl with a lot on her plate
No, I just don't wanna, so I'm walking away
There is nothing that you can do, I will not stay
No, I don't need drama, so I'm walking away
Yeah, I am a girl with a lot on her plate
No, I just don't wanna, so I'm walking away
There is nothing that you can do, I will not stay
No, I'm not your mama, so I'm walking away
See, I'm just a girl that you lost to cocaine
@givaldopereira9741
Garota Que Você Perdeu Pra Cocaína
Fiquei ao seu lado, nos bons e nos maus tempos
Você não pode negar, eu sempre estive com você
Mas assisti você ficar estático, como um boneco de neve
Mas não te vejo mudar, você sempre está a ponto de explodir
Sim, eu fui sua muleta, seu olfato, visão e tato
É, eu te levava pra casa quando você bebia demais
Mas eu não posso sobreviver com você ao meu lado
Veja que eu nunca transei enquanto tocava a sua vida
Não, eu não quero mais, então estou indo embora
Não há nada que você possa fazer eu não vou ficar
Não, não preciso de drama, então estou indo embora
É, eu sou uma garota com mais o que fazer
Então me deixe ir de uma vez, aprenda a amarrar seus sapatos
Há alguém aqui, que eu gostaria de te apresentar
Então olhe no espelho, olhe pelo vidro
Porque você não é mais problema meu, você já era
Não, eu não quero mais, então estou indo embora
Não há nada que você possa fazer eu não vou ficar
Não, não preciso de drama, então estou indo embora
É, eu sou uma garota com mais o que fazer
@DamonAndJo
So avant-garde. Love it.
@Jo-chilin
Old sia music was may favorite, but I’m glad that she has the recognition that she deserves and that she’s not struggling anymore
@brandonhvacants2217
She didnt struggle before she didnt want to do tours and be in the lime light so she just sold her music. I dont know what changed her mind.
@SamWell-lh8so
brandon HVAC/ANTS she did struggle with drugs, and suicidal thoughts during her older albums, but not anymore 😊
@stevenmorris2234
Sam Well2244 so glad she's doing so much better now but at the same time I still love her older stuff best like this song.
I'm happy for her that she's doing great. Sia rocks.
@chibichan6421
brandon HVAC/ANTS that she isn’t touring and stuff, she is doing what she love and the way she likes it (I suppose) writing music for other pop singers so she doesn’t need to show her face.
@AnaLoveChakra
i first heard sia when she collaborated with zero 7. if you haven't heard that music, it's DIVINE! and really the only sia music i still listen to. i don't like her overly commercial stuff. this was the last song i liked of hers.
@LadyNinjaGaming
I always liked Sia's music no matter how silly it is, cause there's always a message
@LadyNinjaGaming
+Savannah Ovrahim there's far more ridiculous music out there, and From what I see this is her kicking the habit or leaving someone who has had the habit
@claramatthews1350
+Savannah Ovrahim Her message is that she's done taking care of someone who has a drug abuse issue since it's getting in the way of her having a life. She used to have an issue with substances as well but doesn't anymore.