Chandelier
Trio SR9 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 '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

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 '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

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 Trio SR9's song "Chandelier" convey a poignant exploration of inner turmoil, escapism, and the struggle to cope with emotional pain and the pressures of society. The opening lines, "Party girls don't get hurt, Can't feel anything, when will I learn?" immediately set the tone for the narrative of a person who uses partying and substances to numb their feelings and avoid facing their emotions. The repetition of "One, two, three, drink, throw 'em back 'til I lose count" illustrates a pattern of self-destructive behavior as a coping mechanism.


The chorus of the song, "I'm gonna swing from the chandelier, I'm gonna live like tomorrow doesn't exist, I'm gonna fly like a bird through the night," expresses a desire for temporary freedom and release from the weight of reality. The imagery of swinging from the chandelier symbolizes a reckless abandonment and fleeting sense of euphoria in the face of inner turmoil. The character in the song longs to live in the moment and escape the pain that haunts them.


Despite the facade of carefree partying and temporary escapism, there is an underlying sense of desperation and emptiness conveyed in lines like, "Help me, I'm holding on for dear life, 'Cause I'm just holding on for tonight." The repetition of certain phrases emphasizes the cyclical nature of their behavior and the struggle to maintain a facade of control while battling their inner demons. There is a constant battle between the desire to escape reality and the realization that the temporary relief is just that – temporary.


Overall, "Chandelier" by Trio SR9 serves as a poignant reflection on the complexities of human emotions, the allure of escapism, and the internal battles many face in trying to navigate through life's challenges. The lyrics capture a sense of vulnerability, longing, and a fragile attempt to hold on amidst the chaos and pain. The song portrays the internal conflict between seeking momentary relief and facing the harsh realities that lie beneath the surface, ultimately painting a raw and emotive portrait of the human experience.




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

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