Elastic Heart

Sia

About Elastic Heart

"Elastic Heart" is a song by Australian singer Sia, featuring Canadian singer The Weeknd and American record producer Diplo, taken from the soundtrack for the 2013 American film The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. Andrew Swanson assisted the artists in writing the song, with production handled by Diplo and American producer Greg Kurstin. It was released on 1 October 2013 as a single from Catching Fire by RCA, Republic and Lionsgate. "Elastic Heart" peaked at number 7 on the singles chart of New Zealand and was certified gold by the Recorded Music NZ. It also appeared on the charts of Australia, Belgium, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. In 2014, Sia re-recorded a solo version of "Elastic Heart" for her sixth studio album 1000 Forms of Fear. The solo version was released in 2015 as a single from the album and was accompanied by a controversial music video that features actor Shia LaBeouf and dancer Maddie Ziegler. The clip was the eighth most viewed YouTube music video in 2015, while the single peaked within the top 10 in Australia and the United Kingdom, and the top 20 in the United States. 


Year:
2015
4:17
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And another one bites the dust
But why can I not conquer love?
And I might've got to be with one
Why not fight this war without weapons?
And I want it and I wanted it bad
But there were so many red flags
Now another one bites the dust
And let's be clear, I trust no one

You did not break me
I'm still fighting for peace

Well I've got thick skin and an elastic heart
But your blade it might be too sharp
I'm like a rubber band until you pull too hard
But I may snap when I move close
But you won't see me move no more
Cause I've got an elastic heart
I've got an elastic heart
Yeah, I've got an elastic heart

And I will stay up through the night
Let's be clear, I won't close my eyes
And I know that I can survive
I walked through fire to save my life
And I want it, I want my life so bad
And I'm doing everything I can
Then another one bites the dust
It's hard to lose a chosen one

You did not break me (You did not break me, no, no)
I'm still fighting for peace

Well I've got thick skin and an elastic heart
But your blade it might be too sharp
I'm like a rubber band until you pull too hard
But I may snap when I move close
But you won't see me move no more
Cause I've got an elastic heart

Well I've got thick skin and an elastic heart
But your blade it might be too sharp
I'm like a rubber band until you pull too hard
But I may snap when I move close
But you won't see me move no more
Cause I've got an elastic heart

Well I've got thick skin and an elastic heart
But your blade it might be too sharp
I'm like a rubber band until you pull too hard
But I may snap when I move close
But you won't see me move no more
Cause I've got an elastic heart

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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: Andrew Fitzgerald Swanson, Thomas Wesley Pentz, Sia Kate Furler

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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11 facts about this song

Song Release
"Elastic Heart" was released on January 7, 2014, as a single from the soundtrack for "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire."
Featuring Artist
Originally, the song also featured The Weeknd and Diplo. But in Sia's 2014 album "1000 Forms of Fear," a solo version of the song was included.
Music Video
A music video for the song featuring actor Shia LaBeouf and dancer Maddie Ziegler was released in January 2015, which sparked controversy because of its interpretive dance in a cage.
Billboard Performance
The song scored a peak position of number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Song Meaning
"Elastic Heart" is about Sia's own personal struggle with bipolar and anxiety disorder. It is her way of expressing feelings of intensity, passion, pain, and inner battles.
Song Composition
The song falls under the pop genre, with some electro and indie pop influences. It was written by Sia, The Weeknd, and Diplo, and the lyrics talk about demonstrating resilience in the face of adversity.
Awards/Nominations
The song was nominated for ‘Best Choreography’ at the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards.
Grammy Consideration
"Elastic Heart" was considered for a Grammy nomination in the category of Record of the Year in 2015, but it ultimately didn’t make the final cut.
Critical Reception
The song received generally positive reviews from critics, with many praising Sia's powerful vocals.
Live Performances
Sia often performed the song live with the same choreography as seen in the music video, but using different dancers.
Controversy
The video generated some controversy regarding the difference in age between LaBeouf and Ziegler, which led to Sia publicly apologizing on her Twitter account, and clarifying that the two were intended to represent her warring 'Sia self-state parts'.

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