Chandelier

Sia

About Chandelier

"Chandelier" is a song by Australian singer Sia from her sixth studio album, 1000 Forms of Fear (2014). Written by Sia and Jesse Shatkin and produced by Shatkin and Greg Kurstin, the song was released on 17 March 2014 as the lead single from the album. It is an electropop song, featuring electronica, R&B and reggae influences. Lyrically, the song has a melancholic theme, detailing the demoralisation and rationalisation of alcoholism through the thought process of a "party girl". More broadly, the song speaks to the fleeting feelings of release and abandon that come with intoxication, as well as the pain, guilt and emptiness that accompany addiction and hedonistic excess. The single received critical acclaim and reached the top 5 on record charts in 20 countries including France, Italy, Poland, Norway, Australia and New Zealand. In the United States, the single peaked at number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Sia's first single as a lead artist to appear on the Hot 100, and has sold over 2 million copies in the country. The song received 4 nominations at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards for Song of the Year, Record of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance, with its video receiving a nomination for Best Music Video. A music video for the song, directed by Sia and Daniel Askill, and choreographed by Ryan Heffington, features dancer Maddie Ziegler. It has been viewed on YouTube more than 2.1 billion times. In support of the single and 1000 Forms of Fear, Sia, often with Ziegler, performed "Chandelier" on a number of American television shows, including The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Late Night with Seth Meyers, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Saturday Night Live, Dancing With the Stars, and at the 57th Grammy Awards. 


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2014
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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, they're ringin' my doorbell
I feel the love, feel the love

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

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

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

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
As I'm just holding on for tonight
No I'm I'm just holding on for tonight
On for tonight, on for tonight
As I'm just holding on for tonight
As I'm just holding on for tonight
No I'm I'm just holding on for tonight
On for tonight, on for tonight

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Sia

Sia Kate Isobelle Furler (/ˈsiːə/ SEE-ə; born 18 December 1975) is an Australian singer, songwriter, record producer and music video director. She started her career as a singer in the acid jazz band Crisp in the mid-1990s in Adelaide. In 1997, when Crisp disbanded, she released her debut studio album titled OnlySee in Australia, but it did not sell well. She moved to London, England, and provided lead vocals for the British duo Zero 7. more »

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Written by: Jesse Shatkin, Sia Furler

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17 facts about this song

Release Date
"Chandelier" was released on March 17, 2014, as the lead single from Sia's sixth studio album "1000 Forms of Fear" (2014).
Commercial Success
It reached the top five on record charts in 20 countries, including the Billboard Hot 100, where it peaked at number eight.
Grammy Nominations
"Chandelier" was nominated for four Grammy Awards in 2015, including for Song of the Year, Record of the Year, and Best Pop Solo Performance.
Music Video Acclaim
The music video, widely recognized for featuring dancer Maddie Ziegler, has been watched over 2 billion times on YouTube.
Songwriting Achievement
Jessie Shatkin helped Sia Furler write "Chandelier" in about 4 hours.
Chart Maintainer
The song spent over a year (51 weeks) on the US Billboard Top 100.
Thematic Message
Although the catchy, upbeat melody attracts many listeners, the lyrics speak about Sia's past struggles with alcoholism and drug addiction.
Critical Praise
"Chandelier" is often considered one of the best songs of the 2010's decade.
Collaborations
In 2015 a remix of the song featuring rapper Sean Paul was released.
Cover Versions
A number of artists have covered "Chandelier", including Sara Bareilles, P!nk, and Jordan Smith.
Vocal Performance
Critics often point to the song as a showcase for Sia's impressive vocal range and emotional delivery.
Song's Influence
Since the release and success of "Chandelier," numerous songs about partying and excess have taken on a darker and more introspective tone, arguably influenced by this song.
Misunderstood Lyrics
The line "1,2,3, 1,2,3, drink" is often misheard as "1,2,3, 1,2,3, three," due to Sia's distinctive singing style.
Inspiration
The song is said to be partly inspired by the negative aspects of fame that Sia experienced during her early career.
Technical Aspects
"Chandelier" has the unusual chorus chord progression of F–Am–G/F –Am–G/B
Cultural Impact
The music video's choreography has been referenced and parodied in various popular TV shows, such as "Saturday Night Live," "Dancing With the Stars," and "The Ellen DeGeneres Show".
Gender Importance
Both in the song and video, Sia explores the female experience and uses feminine imagery to communicate the themes of vulnerability and strength.

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