Sia
Sia - Unstoppable Lyrics


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Party girls don't get hurt
Can't feel anything, when will I learn?
I push it down, push it down
I'm the one "for a good time call"
Phone's blowin' up, ringin' my doorbell
I feel the love, feel the love

One, two, three, one, two, three, drink
One, two, three, one, two, three, drink
One, two, three, one, two, three, drink
Throw 'em back till I lose count

I'm gonna swing from the chandelier
From the chandelier
I'm gonna live like tomorrow doesn't exist
Like it doesn't exist
I'm gonna fly like a bird through the night
Feel my tears as they dry
I'm gonna swing from the chandelier
From the chandelier

But I'm holding on for dear life
Won't look down, won't open my eyes
Keep my glass full until morning light
'Cause I'm just holding on for tonight
Help me, I'm holding on for dear life
Won't look down, won't open my eyes
Keep my glass full until morning light
'Cause I'm just holding on for tonight
On for tonight

Sun is up, I'm a mess
Gotta get out now, gotta run from this
Here comes the shame, here comes the shame

One, two, three, one, two, three, drink
One, two, three, one, two, three, drink
One, two, three, one, two, three, drink
Throw 'em back till I lose count

I'm gonna swing from the chandelier
From the chandelier
I'm gonna live like tomorrow doesn't exist
Like it doesn't exist
I'm gonna fly like a bird through the night
Feel my tears as they dry
I'm gonna swing from the chandelier
From the chandelier

But I'm holding on for dear life
Won't look down, won't open my eyes
Keep my glass full until morning light
'Cause I'm just holding on for tonight
Help me, I'm holding on for dear life
Won't look down, won't open my eyes
Keep my glass full until morning light
'Cause I'm just holding on for tonight
On for tonight

On for tonight
'Cause I'm just holding on for tonight
Oh, I'm just holding on for tonight
On for tonight, on for tonight
'Cause I'm just holding on for tonight
'Cause I'm just holding on for tonight




Oh, I'm just holding on for tonight
On for tonight, on for tonight

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Sia's "Chandelier" tell a story of a self-destructive lifestyle and the struggle to escape it. The opening lines, "Party girls don't get hurt, can't feel anything, when will I learn?", depict a persona trying to numb themselves from emotional pain and seeking refuge in partying and hedonism. The singer pushes their emotions down, refusing to confront or acknowledge them.


The repetitive chorus, "I'm gonna swing from the chandelier, from the chandelier," metaphorically represents the reckless and chaotic behavior the singer engages in, swinging from one extreme to another. It symbolizes their escape from reality and their desire to live without consequences, as if they were swinging freely from a chandelier.


The mention of counting drinks, "One, two, three, one, two, three, drink, throw 'em back till I lose count," suggests that the singer is indulging in excessive drinking to forget their problems. However, despite this unsustainable lifestyle, they admit to desperately holding on for dear life, avoiding looking down or opening their eyes to the consequences of their actions. The repetition of "help me, I'm holding on for dear life" portrays a cry for support or a lifeline to escape this destructive cycle.


The reference to shame coming and the realization of being a mess imply that there is a knowledge of the negative consequences of their actions, but the singer feels trapped and unable to break free. The song conveys a sense of temporary release and euphoria in the chaotic moments, but ultimately, the persona remains imprisoned by their self-destructive tendencies.


Overall, "Chandelier" by Sia delves into the struggle of addiction, escapism, and the desire for freedom from emotional pain.


Line by Line Meaning

Party girls don't get hurt
Girls who live a carefree and reckless lifestyle often avoid facing emotional pain and its consequences


Can't feel anything, when will I learn?
Despite numbing their emotions, the singer wonders when they will realize the futility of this approach


I push it down, push it down
The singer suppresses their feelings and avoids dealing with them


I'm the one 'for a good time call'
The artist is known as someone you can contact for a fun and enjoyable experience


Phone's blowin' up, ringin' my doorbell
The artist receives numerous calls and visitors, seeking the good times they offer


I feel the love, feel the love
The singer experiences temporary moments of affection and connection


One, two, three, one, two, three, drink
The singer engages in a pattern of heavy drinking, using it as a coping mechanism


Throw 'em back till I lose count
The artist drinks to the point where they can no longer keep track of the quantity consumed


I'm gonna swing from the chandelier
The artist seeks an exhilarating and liberating escape from their problems and responsibilities


From the chandelier
The chandelier represents a symbol of grandeur and extravagance, contrasting the artist's reality


I'm gonna live like tomorrow doesn't exist
The singer plans to live in the present moment, disregarding the consequences or responsibilities of the future


Like it doesn't exist
The artist emphasizes their determination to ignore the existence of tomorrow


I'm gonna fly like a bird through the night
The singer desires to experience a sense of freedom and escape during the dark hours


Feel my tears as they dry
The singer acknowledges the emotional pain they've endured, but focuses on overcoming it and moving forward


But I'm holding on for dear life
Despite their struggles and pain, the singer clings to life and continues to hold on


Won't look down, won't open my eyes
The artist avoids facing the harsh reality or negative aspects of their situation


Keep my glass full until morning light
The artist intends to continue drinking heavily until the sun rises, using it as a means of escape


'Cause I'm just holding on for tonight
The singer's determination to persevere and survive is temporary, focused only on getting through the current night


Help me, I'm holding on for dear life
The singer pleads for assistance as they desperately cling to life and struggle to endure


Sun is up, I'm a mess
As the morning arrives, the artist realizes they are in a state of disarray and emotional turmoil


Gotta get out now, gotta run from this
The artist recognizes the need to escape their current situation and leave behind their emotional pain or chaos


Here comes the shame, here comes the shame
The artist anticipates feelings of guilt and regret that will inevitably follow their reckless actions


On for tonight
The determination to hold on and survive is only for the duration of the current night


'Cause I'm just holding on for tonight
The artist's determination to persevere and survive is temporary, focused only on getting through the current night


Oh, I'm just holding on for tonight
The singer acknowledges that their perseverance is limited to the present moment and does not extend beyond the night


On for tonight, on for tonight
The repetition emphasizes the singer's desperation to hold on and survive, reinforcing the temporary nature of their determination


'Cause I'm just holding on for tonight
The singer's determination to persevere and survive is temporary, focused only on getting through the current night


'Cause I'm just holding on for tonight
The artist's determination to persevere and survive is temporary, focused only on getting through the current night


Oh, I'm just holding on for tonight
The artist acknowledges that their perseverance is limited to the present moment and does not extend beyond the night


On for tonight, on for tonight
The repetition emphasizes the singer's desperation to hold on and survive, reinforcing the temporary nature of their determination




Lyrics © DistroKid, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jesse Shatkin, Sia Furler

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@itzasherrr3254

Lyrics:
All smiles, I know what it takes to fool this town
I'll do it 'til the sun goes down and all through the night time
Oh yeah
Oh yeah, I'll tell you what you wanna hear
Leave 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 how 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
I'm unstoppable today
Break down, only alone I will cry on out
You'll never see what's hiding out
Hiding out deep down
Yeah, yeah
I know, I've heard that to let your feelings go
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 how I am
I put my armor on, I'll show you that I am
I'm unstoppable
I'm a Porsche with no breaks
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
I'm unstoppable today
Unstoppable today
Unstoppable today
Unstoppable today
I'm unstoppable today
I put my arm around, show you how strong I am
I put my arm around, I'll show you that I am
I'm unstoppable
I'm a Porsche with no breaks
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
I'm unstoppable today
Unstoppable today
Unstoppable today
Unstoppable today
I'm unstoppable today



@lildahikfakat

All smiles,😊 I know what it takes to fool this town
I'll do it 'til the sun goes down and all through the night time
Oh yeah
Oh yeah, I'll tell you what you wanna hear
Leave 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 how 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
I'm unstoppable today
Break down, only alone I will cry on out
You'll never see what's hiding out
Hiding out deep down
Yeah, yeah
I know, I've heard that to let your feelings go
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 how I am
I put my armor on, I'll show you that I am
I'm unstoppable
I'm a Porsche with no breaks
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
I'm unstoppable today
Unstoppable today
Unstoppable today
Unstoppable today
I'm unstoppable today
I put my arm around, show you how strong I am
I put my arm around, I'll show you that I am
I'm unstoppable
I'm a Porsche with no breaks
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
I'm unstoppable today
Unstoppable today
Unstoppable today
Unstoppable today
I'm unstoppable today😊



@christina8297

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
Leave 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
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
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
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
I'm unstoppable today
Unstoppable today
Unstoppable today
Unstoppable today
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
I'm unstoppable today
Unstoppable today
Unstoppable today
Unstoppable today
I'm unstoppable today



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@inzilpinto

It's April 2024 still the magic of this song never becomes old

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Sou apaixonada nessa música

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@sonic-Edd

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@ranita649

:)

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@ThisIsHadii

SIA ✨
S : SHE
I : IS
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@throatgoat

oml please stop

@blackranger6252

see ya at the top of comments

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?? كفى أختي من تعاليق أنتي من وين

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