Chandelier
Dancing Through Despair: Embracing the Nightlife Journey
Lyrics
Party girls don't get hurt
Party girls engage in risky behavior without considering the consequences.
Can't feel anything, when will I learn
The speaker numbs their emotions, questioning when they will learn from their experiences.
I push it down, push it down
The speaker suppresses their emotions.
I'm the one ""for a good time call""
The speaker is known as someone to call for a good time.
Phone's blowin' up, they're ringin' my doorbell
The speaker is popular, receiving numerous calls and visitors.
I feel the love, feel the love
The speaker feels love.
One, two, three, one, two, three, drink
The speaker counts while drinking, possibly indicating a coping mechanism.
One, two, three, one, two, three, drink
-One, two, three, one, two, three, drink
-Throw em back, till I lose count
The speaker drinks until they lose track.
I'm gonna swing from the chandelier, from the chandelier
The speaker metaphorically swings from a chandelier, suggesting a carefree and reckless lifestyle.
I'm gonna live like tomorrow doesn't exist
The speaker lives in the moment without worrying about the future.
Like it doesn't exist
Reiterating a lack of concern for the consequences of their actions.
I'm gonna fly like a bird through the night, feel my tears as they dry
The speaker intends to experience life with intensity and emotion.
I'm gonna swing from the chandelier, from the chandelier
Repetition of the desire to swing from the chandelier.
And I'm holding on for dear life, won't look down won't open my eyes
The speaker holds on desperately, avoiding facing reality.
Keep my glass full until morning light, 'cause I'm just holding on for tonight
The speaker keeps drinking to maintain the illusion of happiness.
Help me, I'm holding on for dear life, won't look down won't open my eyes
Expressing a plea for help while maintaining the facade.
Keep my glass full until morning light, 'cause I'm just holding on for tonight
Continuation of the plea for assistance in maintaining the facade.
On for tonight
Reiteration of the desperate hold on the current lifestyle.
Party girls don't get hurt
Reiteration of the carefree attitude of party girls.
Can't feel anything, I push it down, push it down
The speaker repeats their inability to feel and suppression of emotions.
I'm the one ""for a good time call""
Reiteration of being a go-to person for a good time.
Phone's blowin' up, I feel the love, feel the love
The speaker continues to receive attention and love.
I feel the love, feel the love
Repetition of feeling love.
Sun is up, I'm a mess
The speaker is a mess as the sun rises.
Gotta get out now, gotta run from this
The speaker wants to escape their current situation.
Here comes the shame, here comes the shame
Feelings of shame start to emerge.
One, two, three, one, two, three, drink
The speaker counts while continuing to drink, indicating a struggle.
One, two, three, one, two, three, drink
-One, two, three, one, two, three, drink
-Throw em back till I lose count
Repetition of drinking until losing count.
I'm gonna swing from the chandelier, from the chandelier
Reiteration of metaphorically swinging from the chandelier.
I'm gonna live like tomorrow doesn't exist
Repetition of living in the moment without concern for the future.
Like it doesn't exist
Restating the lack of concern for consequences.
I'm gonna fly like a bird through the night, feel my tears as they dry
Reiteration of experiencing life intensely and feeling tears.
I'm gonna swing from the chandelier, from the chandelier
Repetition of the desire to swing from the chandelier.
And I'm holding on for dear life, won't look down won't open my eyes
Continuation of desperately holding on and avoiding reality.
Keep my glass full until morning light, 'cause I'm just holding on for tonight
Continuation of drinking to maintain the illusion of happiness.
Help me, I'm holding on for dear life, won't look down won't open my eyes
Reiterating a plea for help while keeping up appearances.
Keep my glass full until morning light, 'cause I'm just holding on for tonight
Continuation of the plea for assistance in maintaining the facade.
On for tonight
Reiteration of the desperate hold on the current lifestyle.
On for tonight
Final repetition emphasizing the desperate hold on the current lifestyle.
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