Rehab, by Amy Winehouse: This song explores the singer’s struggle with addiction and her refusal to go to rehab, highlighting the cycle of self-destruction.
Music Video
Lyrics: Rehab, by Amy Winehouse (2006)
Chorus They tried to make me go to rehab, but I said, “No, no, no” Yes, I’ve been black, but when I come back, you’ll know, know, know I ain’t got the time and if my daddy thinks I’m fine He’s tried to make me go to rehab, but I won’t go, go, go
Verse 1 I’d rather be at home with Ray I ain’t got seventy days ‘Cause there’s nothing, there’s nothing you can teach me That I can’t learn from Mr. Hathaway
Pre-Chorus I didn’t get a lot in class But I know it don’t come in a shot glass
Chorus They tried to make me go to rehab, but I said, “No, no, no” Yes, I’ve been black, but when I come back, you’ll know, know, know I ain’t got the time and if my daddy thinks I’m fine He’s tried to make me go to rehab, but I won’t go, go, go
Verse 2 The man said “Why do you think you here?” I said, “I got no idea” I’m gonna, I’m gonna lose my baby So I always keep a bottle near
Pre-Chorus He said, “I just think you’re depressed” This, me: “Yeah, baby, and the rest”
Chorus They tried to make me go to rehab but I said, “No, no, no” Yes, I’ve been black, but when I come back, you’ll know, know, know
Verse 3 I don’t ever wanna drink again I just, ooh, I just need a friend I’m not gonna spend ten weeks Have everyone think I’m on the mend
Pre-Chorus It’s not just my pride It’s just till these tears have dried
Chorus They tried to make me go to rehab, but I said, “No, no, no” Yes, I’ve been black, but when I come back, you’ll know, know, know I ain’t got the time and if my daddy thinks I’m fine He’s tried to make me go to rehab, but I won’t go, go, go
Chandelier, by Sia: This song explores the theme of alcoholism and substance abuse through the metaphor of “swinging from a chandelier”.
The song highlights the temporary feeling of release and euphoria that comes with intoxication, but also the subsequent emptiness, pain, and regret that follow and accompany addiction.
The music video for Chandelier features then-11-year-old dancer Maddie Ziegler. Throughout the video, Maddie performs an interpretive dance in a deserted, dirty apartment while spinning, kicking, leaping, crawling, falling, twirling and hiding herself behind window drapes. The music video and lyrics follow.
Party Girl
The song uses the image of a “party girl” to represent someone who turns to alcohol and other substances to numb their feelings and escape reality.
Swinging from a Chandelier
The act of “swinging from a chandelier” is a metaphor for living life to excess, particularly through partying and substance abuse.
Living Like Tomorrow Doesn’t Exist
The lyric “I’m gonna live like tomorrow doesn’t exist” can be interpreted as a sign of recklessness and a desperate attempt to escape the pain and reality of the present moment.
Tears are Dying
The lyric “My tears are drying” suggests that the protagonist has been crying and is now trying to suppress her emotions through alcohol and partying.
Feeling the Love
The song uses the phrase “Feeling the love” to describe the bond she feels with her partying friends who also struggle with alcoholism and substance abuse, rather than genuine love.
Help Me, I’m Holding on for Dear Life
This lyric implies that the protagonist is struggling to hold on to her sanity and is desperate for help.
Run From This
The lyric “Run from this” suggests that the protagonist wants to escape her problems and the consequences of her actions.
Official Music Video
Lyrics: Chandelier, by Sia (2014)
Verse 1 Party girls don’t get hurt Can’t feel anythin’, when will I learn? I push it down, I push it down I’m the one for a good time call Phone’s blowin’ up, ringin’ my doorbell I feel the love, I feel the love
Chorus 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
Post-Chorus But I’m holdin’ on for dear life Won’t look down, won’t open my eyes Keep my glass full until mornin’ light ‘Cause I’m just holdin’ on for tonight Help me, I’m holdin’ on for dear life Won’t look down, won’t open my eyes Keep my glass full until mornin’ light ‘Cause I’m just holdin’ on for tonight, on for tonight See upcoming pop shows Get tickets for your favorite artists
Verse 2 Sun is up, I’m a mess Gotta get out now, gotta run from this Here comes the shame, here comes the shame (Ah)
Chorus 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
Post-Chorus But I’m holdin’ on for dear life Won’t look down, won’t open my eyes Keep my glass full until mornin’ light ‘Cause I’m just holdin’ on for tonight Help me, I’m holdin’ on for dear life Won’t look down, won’t open my eyes Keep my glass full until mornin’ light ‘Cause I’m just holdin’ on for tonight, on for tonight
Outro On for tonight ‘Cause I’m just holdin’ on for tonight Oh, I’m just holdin’ on for tonight On for tonight, on for tonight ‘Cause I’m just holdin’ on for tonight ‘Cause I’m just holdin’ on for tonight Oh, I’m just holdin’ on for tonight On for tonight, on for tonight
