Sia
Sia - Elastic Heart Lyrics
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Oh, why can I not conquer love?
And I might have thought that we were one
Wanted to fight this war without weapons
And I wanted it, I wanted it bad
But there were so many red flags
Now another one bites the dust
You did not break me
I'm still fighting for peace
I've got thick skin and an elastic heart
But your blade it might be too sharp
I'm like a rubber band until you pull too hard
I may snap and I move fast
But you won't see me fall apart
Cos I've got an elastic heart
I've got an elastic heart
Yeah, I've got an elastic heart
And I will stay up through the night
Let's be clear won't close my eyes
And I know that I can survive
I'll walk through fire to save my life
And I want it, I want my life so bad
I'm doing everything I can
Then another one bites the dust
It's hard to lose a chosen one
You did not break me
I'm still fighting for peace
I've got thick skin and an elastic heart
But your blade it might be too sharp
I'm like a rubber band until you pull too hard
I may snap and I move fast
But you won't see me fall apart
Cos I've got an elastic heart
I've got thick skin and an elastic heart
But your blade it might be too sharp
I'm like a rubber band until you pull too hard
I may snap and I move fast
But you won't see me fall apart
Cos I've got an elastic heart
I've got thick skin and an elastic heart
But your blade it might be too sharp
I'm like a rubber band until you pull too hard
I may snap and I move fast
But you won't see me fall apart
Cos I've got an elastic heart
I've got an elastic heart.
Sia’s Elastic Heart is a powerful song about resilience, strength, and self-preservation in the face of heartbreak and adversity. The song is an expression of the singer’s determination to withstand heartbreak and remain whole, no matter what. The lyricist describes how she feels “like a rubber band until you pull too hard," which is a metaphor for the singer’s capacity to take on challenges and bounce back, but warns that the “blade might be too sharp.”
The first verse of the song depicts the singer's struggle to conquer love despite the red flags. These red flags are signals that the relationship is problematic, and they suggest that there is a likelihood of trouble in the future. The second verse suggests the aftermath of a failed relationship, where the singer has survived the heartbreak and remains determined to keep fighting for peace. The chorus of the song emphasizes the singer's resilience, describing how she has got "thick skin and an elastic heart" and how she can move fast without collapsing.
Overall, Sia's Elastic Heart is a song that emphasizes the importance of strength, resilience, and self-preservation in the face of challenges and adversity. The lyricist's use of metaphors and other figurative language adds depth and emotional power to the song.
Line by Line Meaning
And another one bites the dust
Another relationship has ended
Oh, why can I not conquer love?
Why is love so difficult to attain?
And I might have thought that we were one
I believed we had a strong connection
Wanted to fight this war without weapons
I wished to resolve conflicts in a peaceful way
And I wanted it, I wanted it bad
I desired love strongly
But there were so many red flags
There were warning signs indicating potential problems
Now another one bites the dust
Another relationship has ended
Yeah, let's be clear I'll trust no one
I am cautious about trusting others
You did not break me
My spirit remains unbroken despite heartbreak
I'm still fighting for peace
I am striving for inner peace despite hardships
I've got thick skin and an elastic heart
I am emotionally strong but still vulnerable
But your blade it might be too sharp
Your words or actions could hurt me deeply
I'm like a rubber band until you pull too hard
I am resilient but have limits
I may snap and I move fast
I may react quickly and strongly
But you won't see me fall apart
I will not let my struggles break me
Cos I've got an elastic heart
I am resilient and flexible
And I will stay up through the night
I will persist even through difficulty
Let's be clear won't close my eyes
I will not avoid the challenges I face
And I know that I can survive
I have hope in my ability to overcome struggles
I'll walk through fire to save my life
I will do whatever it takes to survive
It's hard to lose a chosen one
It's difficult to end a meaningful relationship
Contributed by Amelia M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@marlonalvarez597
jordan richardson
FYI-
Sia, who co-directed the visuals with Daniel Askill, tweeted. "All I can say is Maddie and Shia are two of the only actors I felt could play."
Further explaining the video, she said LaBeouf and Ziegler represent "TWO WARRING 'Sia' SELF STATES"
"I apologize to those who feel triggered by #ElasticHeart," Sia later went on to tweet. "My intention was to create some emotional content, not to upset anybody."
@treynathaniel4075
Jenna Waldman Again with the subjective realities. Very scary. Very dangerous.
You need an extreme level to accuse?
Sad indeed. Maybe it is that it is too late and the desensitizing is too deep.
How ironic will it be when you come face to face with the reality that you have accepted and promoted.
When you realize just how unimportant your life will be seen as. How you will be dispensable. Just another animal one above an ape. That a woman is just a means to create another disposable animal.
They have eyes but cannot see.
It makes one laugh at the cries of "think for yourself" when you people do nothing of the sort.
You promote that sex,morality,abuse, should be entirely subjective. The world you people want will happen. You will then realize the folly of your ways. But it will be too late.
All this "thinking" but you cannot see past the end of your nose.
You go right ahead and defend it. It will come back to harm you. I guarantee.
@eleniallen2518
The people who say this is paedophilia should be ashamed of themselves! This is a story of Sia and her father's mental illness. The cage represents the illness. Eventually Sia got it under control, but her father stayed in the cage for the rest of his life. And you fools immediately claim paedophilia. Why? Because they are dancing together and one is older. Honestly grow up people.
@mybestfriendruper4187
I don't get ppl they assume bad things
@eleniallen2518
Mariah Cardoso Ikr!
@TheRanchNumber51
Ummmm, maybe because their costumes represent being nude? The girl is too sexualized in this video.
@halloweenlover1398
Wow! that would literally mean the past 5 videos or so, Sia has been sexualizing, a now, 14 year old. Shame on her.
Like seriously come on, she's wearing a leotard. Wearing a leotard, is not an uncommon thing, and definitely shouldn't be considered sexual.
People are reading way too much into this.
@halloweenlover1398
Well not reading way too much in this.. But people are trying to make it more then it really is.
@JuanMedori
Like the Joker said:
"The worst part about having mental illness is that people expect you to behave as if you don't".
@theMattman
Damn that quote hit hard
@cryptozex9192
Matthias Prime you can thank Joaquin Phoenix for that quote
@eatwithego9131
Damn, you nailed it!