I heard a theory that it's actually about suicide and that the line "I'm going to swing from the chandelier" is a double entendre.
Swinging from the chandelier could mean having a good time, nothing holding her down. But it could also be suicide, literally swinging from the chandelier. Sia has had a history with depression and contemplating suicide.
The song deals with alcoholism:
"1, 2, 3, drink"
"throw em back till I lose count"
Feelings of depression and trying to avoid suicide:
"Here comes the shame"
"I'm holding on for dear life"
"Won't look down, won't open my eyes"
"Cause I'm just holding on for tonight" (the most repeated phrase in the song).
It's interesting that the content of the song is relatively dark, but the music itself is very upbeat and hopeful. This could symbolize the facade that she puts on. She wants the people around her to think that she's fine, that she's happy. But in reality, she is actually broken.
And the music itself, if you listen just to how it sounds, you take it at face value, a quick glance at the surface, you could very easily misinterpret it. But if you pay attention, stop and listen, you realize that something is wrong. And if you're willing to investigate, you'll find so many broken pieces.
And the music itself, if you listen just to how it sounds, you take it at face value, a quick glance at the surface, you could very easily misinterpret it. But if you pay attention, stop and listen, you realize that something is wrong. And if you're willing to investigate, you'll find so many broken pieces.
@mdreed I believe this is the most accurate interpretation. I've had plenty of suicidal thoughts in my life. Sia's music just screams suicide. Flames and Chandelier are very suicide'ish.
@mdreed I believe this is the most accurate interpretation. I've had plenty of suicidal thoughts in my life. Sia's music just screams suicide. Flames and Chandelier are very suicide'ish.
She is going to live life and try to distract herself from the immense pain. She is actually trying to survive despite her suicidal desires. She is 'holding on for tonight' and living like 'tomorrow doesn't exist' because it may very well not if she goes through with her suicide.
She is going to live life and try to distract herself from the immense pain. She is actually trying to survive despite her suicidal desires. She is 'holding on for tonight' and living like 'tomorrow doesn't exist' because it may very well not if she goes through with her suicide.
All the drinking and alcohol are just to give her a good time and distract from her immense pain and desire...
All the drinking and alcohol are just to give her a good time and distract from her immense pain and desire to die.
I heard a theory that it's actually about suicide and that the line "I'm going to swing from the chandelier" is a double entendre.
Swinging from the chandelier could mean having a good time, nothing holding her down. But it could also be suicide, literally swinging from the chandelier. Sia has had a history with depression and contemplating suicide.
The song deals with alcoholism: "1, 2, 3, drink" "throw em back till I lose count"
Feelings of depression and trying to avoid suicide: "Here comes the shame" "I'm holding on for dear life" "Won't look down, won't open my eyes" "Cause I'm just holding on for tonight" (the most repeated phrase in the song).
It's interesting that the content of the song is relatively dark, but the music itself is very upbeat and hopeful. This could symbolize the facade that she puts on. She wants the people around her to think that she's fine, that she's happy. But in reality, she is actually broken.
And the music itself, if you listen just to how it sounds, you take it at face value, a quick glance at the surface, you could very easily misinterpret it. But if you pay attention, stop and listen, you realize that something is wrong. And if you're willing to investigate, you'll find so many broken pieces.
And the music itself, if you listen just to how it sounds, you take it at face value, a quick glance at the surface, you could very easily misinterpret it. But if you pay attention, stop and listen, you realize that something is wrong. And if you're willing to investigate, you'll find so many broken pieces.
@mdreed I believe this is the most accurate interpretation. I've had plenty of suicidal thoughts in my life. Sia's music just screams suicide. Flames and Chandelier are very suicide'ish.
@mdreed I believe this is the most accurate interpretation. I've had plenty of suicidal thoughts in my life. Sia's music just screams suicide. Flames and Chandelier are very suicide'ish.
She is going to live life and try to distract herself from the immense pain. She is actually trying to survive despite her suicidal desires. She is 'holding on for tonight' and living like 'tomorrow doesn't exist' because it may very well not if she goes through with her suicide.
She is going to live life and try to distract herself from the immense pain. She is actually trying to survive despite her suicidal desires. She is 'holding on for tonight' and living like 'tomorrow doesn't exist' because it may very well not if she goes through with her suicide.
All the drinking and alcohol are just to give her a good time and distract from her immense pain and desire...
All the drinking and alcohol are just to give her a good time and distract from her immense pain and desire to die.