Chandelier
Sia - 1000 Forms Of Fear Lyrics

Party girls don't get hurt
The singer believes that those who live fast and without care seem to have less at stake, and thus less opportunity to feel pain.

Can't feel anything, when will I learn
In spite of engaging in potentially harmful behavior, the singer still feels numb and wonders when she'll actually be able to experience true emotion.

I push it down, I push it down
The singer represses her emotions and tries to ignore them by indulging in a lifestyle of partying and drinking.

I'm the one 'for a good time call'
The artist sees herself as someone who others only reach out to when they want to have fun or party rather than someone they can rely on for emotional support.

Phone's blowin' up, ringin' my doorbell
The artist is constantly receiving calls and visitors, but she doesn't see them as friends or people who care about her well-being.

I feel the love, feel the love
Despite surrounding herself with people who are only interested in having a good time, the singer still feels the desire for genuine, meaningful connection.

One, two, three, one, two, three drink
The singer is drinking heavily and possibly using alcohol as a way to escape her struggles and lack of fulfillment.

Throw 'em back, 'til I lose count
The artist drinks so much that she can no longer keep track of how much she's consumed, which may lead to further reckless behavior.

I'm gonna swing from the chandelier, from the chandelier
The artist has reached a breaking point and is ready to let loose and indulge in even more reckless behavior.

I'm gonna live like tomorrow doesn't exist
The artist wants to indulge in the present moment without consideration for potential consequences or future responsibilities.

Like it doesn't exist
The singer is trying to ignore the reality of her situation and is using reckless behavior to distract herself from it.

I'm gonna fly like a bird through the night, feel my tears as they dry
The artist wants to experience the thrill of freedom and the release of her emotions while also feeling a sense of catharsis.

But I'm holding on for dear life, won't look down won't open my eyes
Despite indulging in reckless behavior, the singer is still scared of what might happen if she acknowledges her problems and tries to face them.

Keep my glass full until morning light, 'cause I'm just holding on for tonight
The singer is using alcohol as a crutch to get through the night without having to confront her problems or emotions.

Sun is up, I'm a mess
The singer wakes up in the morning feeling regretful and overwhelmed by the aftermath of her reckless behavior.

Gotta get out now, gotta run from this
The artist wants to avoid the negative consequences of her behavior and escape from her current situation.

Here comes the shame, here comes the shame
The artist recognizes that her behavior has negative consequences and she will have to face them eventually.

'Cause I'm just holding on for tonight
The singer is just trying to get through the night without having to confront the reality of her situation.

Oh, I'm just holding on for tonight
The singer feels overwhelmed and just wants to make it through the night.