Elastic Heart
by Sia

Album: The Hunger Games: Catching Fire Soundtrack (2013)
Charted: 10 17
Play Video
  • And another one bites the dust
    Oh, why can I not conquer love?
    And I might have thought that we were one
    Wanted to fight this war without weapons
    And I wanted it, I wanted it bad
    But there were so many red flags
    Now another one bites the dust
    Yeah, let's be clear, I'll 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 fast
    But you won't see me fall apart
    '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
    Yeah, let's be clear, won't close my eyes
    And I know that I can survive
    I'll walk through fire to save my life
    And I want it, I want my life so bad
    I'm doin' everything I can
    And another one bites the dust
    It's hard to lose a chosen 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 fast
    But you won't see me fall apart
    'Cause I've got an elastic heart

    Oh, oh, oh-oh-oh-oh
    Oh, oh, oh
    Oh, oh, oh-oh-oh-oh
    Oh, oh, oh

    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 fast
    But you won't see me fall apart
    '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 fast
    But you won't see me fall apart
    'Cause I've got an elastic heart
    I've got an elastic heart Writer/s: Andrew Fitzgerald Swanson, Sia Kate I. Furler, Thomas Wesley Pentz
    Publisher: Hipgnosis Songs Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
    Lyrics licensed and provided by LyricFind

Comments: 2

  • Sarah from AlabamaThere is a reason why the video is like it is.
    Maddie Ziegler represents Sia's wild side, like the animal inside of her.
    Shia LeBeouf represents Sia's reason.
    In the beginning, they do not agree with each other.
    But, they are slowly growing closer together and agreeing.
    In the end, Sia's wild side can get out.
    But, Sia's reason is stuck in side.

    I hope this helps you out.
    (I don't know if this is right or not, but I think it sounds reasonable)
  • Holly from SeattleI think this song is absolutely beautiful. I think having an "elastic heart" means that your heart has been through a great amount of trauma and hurt throughout the years. Somehow you're still standing, still breathing, still living..so it that way it's almost a surprise that after everything that should've broke you down, it has not. Instead, it's proven that you are a strong person (or that you tell yourself you must be a strong person) and can handle anything that comes your way. However, I think with recognizing the strength, we still cannot deny the pain that exists with each event that causes us pain or torment in life.

    Sia is a brilliant song writer and artist. She has an amazing ability to transfer her most inner soul into song. I hope she continues gifting the world with her beautiful music for years to come.
see more comments

Editor's Picks

Lip-Synch Rebels

Lip-Synch RebelsSong Writing

What happens when Kurt Cobain, Iron Maiden and Johnny Lydon are told to lip-synch? Some hilarious "performances."

Which Restaurants Are Most Mentioned In Song Lyrics?

Which Restaurants Are Most Mentioned In Song Lyrics?Song Writing

Katy Perry mentions McDonald's, Beyoncé calls out Red Lobster, and Supertramp shouts out Taco Bell - we found the 10 restaurants most often mentioned in songs.

Timothy B. Schmit of the Eagles

Timothy B. Schmit of the EaglesSongwriter Interviews

Did this Eagle come up with the term "Parrothead"? And what is it like playing "Hotel California" for the gazillionth time?

Edie Brickell

Edie BrickellSongwriter Interviews

Edie Brickell on her collaborations with Paul Simon, Steve Martin and Willie Nelson, and her 2021 album with the New Bohemians.

Justin Hayward of The Moody Blues

Justin Hayward of The Moody BluesSongwriter Interviews

Justin wrote the classic "Nights In White Satin," but his fondest musical memories are from a different decade.

Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull

Ian Anderson of Jethro TullSongwriter Interviews

The flautist frontman talks about touring with Led Zeppelin, his contribution to "Hotel California", and how he may have done the first MTV Unplugged.