Chandelier
Twisted Measure Lyrics

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
The singer is in a low point in their life and is using drinking as a way to cope. They are afraid to confront their problems head-on and are just trying to make it through the night. The repetition of 'On for tonight' further emphasizes the idea of living only for the present moment.

Party girls don't get hurt Can't feel anything, when will I learn I push it down, push it down
The singer is attempting to fit into the stereotypical image of a 'party girl' who is carefree and unbothered by emotional pain. They are not allowing themselves to feel anything and instead push their emotions deep down inside of them. They question when they will learn to confront their problems.

I'm the one "for a good time call" Phone's blowin' up, ringin' my doorbell I feel the love, feel the love
The singer is known for being the person to call when someone wants to have a good time. They are constantly surrounded by people who want to party and drink with them. However, they feel that the attention they are receiving from others is not genuine, and that they are simply being used as a source of entertainment.

1, 2, 3 1, 2, 3 drink 1, 2, 3 1, 2, 3 drink 1, 2, 3 1, 2, 3 drink Throw 'em back, till I lose count
The artist is engaging in heavy drinking and is consuming alcohol rapidly. They are using alcohol to numb their pain and are drinking to the point where they lose track of how much they have consumed.

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
The artist is trying to escape from their problems and live in the moment. They are using the image of swinging from a chandelier as a metaphor for living life to the fullest, without any regard for consequences. The line 'I'm gonna fly like a bird through the night, feel my tears as they dry' suggests they are not completely comfortable with their coping mechanism, but are trying to convince themselves that it is working.

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 On for tonight
Despite their attempts to escape from their problems, the singer is still holding on for dear life and refusing to confront their issues. They are too afraid to face their problems head-on and are instead relying on alcohol to help them get through the night.

Sun is up, I'm a mess Gotta get out now, gotta run from this Here comes the shame Here comes the shame Comes the shame
The morning after a night of heavy drinking, the singer is feeling the effects of their actions. They feel ashamed of their behavior and are trying to run away from the consequences of their actions. The repetition of 'Here comes the shame' emphasizes the idea that their lifestyle is catching up with them and becoming harder to ignore.