Chandelier
The Gleeks Lyrics
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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, 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
And 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, til 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
And 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
The lyrics to "Chandelier" by The Gleeks depict the struggle of a party girl who is trying to numb her emotional pain by drowning it in alcohol. The song is an anthem for those who are trying to escape their reality and live in the moment. The lyrics suggest that the party girl is fully aware of her actions and the consequences they bring, but she is willing to take the risk in order to chase her happiness. The chorus "I'm gonna swing from the chandelier, from the chandelier" showcases the party girl's desire to let go of her inhibitions and live life to the fullest.
The second verse of the song reveals the aftermath of the party girl's actions. She wakes up the next morning and feels shame and regret for her behavior. The repetition of the line "One, two, three, drink" emphasizes the party girl's need to keep consuming alcohol in order to forget about her troubles. However, despite the physical pain and emotional turmoil, she is determined to hold on for dear life and keep going.
Overall, "Chandelier" is a powerful anthem that reveals the harsh realities of living life on the edge. The Gleeks have done a brilliant job at capturing the emotions and struggles of the party girl, making this song a relatable and inspiring piece of art.
Line by Line Meaning
Party girls don't get hurt
Girls who like to party are often seen as carefree and happy, but this doesn't mean that they can't be hurt or damaged.
Can't feel anything, when will I learn?
The singer is numb to emotions and is questioning when she will realize the harm in her behavior.
I push it down, push it down
The singer is suppressing her emotions and hiding her true feelings by drinking and partying.
I'm the one for a good time call
The artist is someone who is always ready for a fun night out and is often the go-to person for her friends.
Phone's blowin' up, ringin' my doorbell
The artist's friends are constantly trying to get her to come out and party, even when she may not feel up to it.
I feel the love, feel the love
The singer believes that the attention she receives from others when she's partying is a form of love and connection.
One, two, three / One, two, three, drink / One, two, three / One, two, three, drink / One, two, three / One, two, three, drink / Throw 'em back, til I lose count
The singer is engaging in heavy drinking and using it as a way to cope with her emotions and problems.
I'm gonna swing from the chandelier, from the chandelier
The artist fantasizes about escaping her problems and living life to the fullest, which she imagines as swinging from a chandelier.
I'm gonna live like tomorrow doesn't exist, like it doesn't exist
The artist wants to live in the moment and ignore the consequences of her actions, pretending that tomorrow will never come.
I'm gonna fly like a bird through the night, feel my tears as they dry
The artist wants to experience freedom and release from her struggles, even if it means facing painful emotions.
And 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
The singer is struggling to hold on and keep going, using drinking as a crutch to get her through the night.
Help me, I'm holding on for dear life
The artist is reaching out for help and support, even though she may not know how to ask for it directly.
Sun is up, I'm a mess / Gotta get out now, gotta run from this / Here comes the shame, here comes the shame
The morning after a night of drinking and partying can be filled with regret and shame, and the singer wants to run away from those feelings.
Writer(s): Furler Sia Kate I, Shatkin Jesse Samuel
Contributed by Makayla I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.