Skies are crying
I am watching
Catching teardrops in my hands
Only silence, as it's ending, like we never had a chance
Do you have to, make me feel like there is nothing left of me?
[Chorus]You can take everything I have
You can break everything I am
Like I'm made of glass
Like I'm made of paper
Go on and try to tear me down
I will be rising from the ground
Like a skyscraper!
Like a skyscraper!
As the smoke clears
I awaken, and untangle you from me
Would it make you, feel better to watch me while I bleed?
All my windows, still are broken
But I'm standing on my feet
[Chorus]You can take everything I have
You can break everything I am
Like I'm made of glass
[ From: http://www.metrolyrics.com/skyscraper-lyrics-demi-lovato.html ]
Like I'm made of paper
Go on and try to tear me down
I will be rising from the ground
Like a skyscraper!
Like a skyscraper!
[chorus]Go run, run, run
I'm gonna stay right here
Watch you disappear, yeah
Go run, run, run
Yeah it's a long way down
But I am closer to the clouds up here
You can take everything I have
You can break everything I am
Like i'm made of glass
Like i'm made of paper, Ohhh woaah
Go on and try to tear me down
I will be rising from the ground
Like a skyscraper!
Like a skyscraper!
Like a skyscraper!
Like a skyscraper!
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Carling33152
Demi Lovato expresses her challenges and complications that anyone can have to overcome in the song "Skyscraper". Over a period of time Lovato gradually is "rising from the ground" and tearing away from this discouraging and hateful character. She grows stronger, attempting to recover from hitting rock bottom. Throughout these tough times, Lovato explains that she was still "standing on my feet" while, "all my windows are still broken." This shows strength as she works to over-come and battle her challenge.
Metaphorical sayings, such as, "catching teardrops in my hands", "I will be rising from the ground", and "untangle you from me", display the detailed struggle. These three quotes are decisions Lovato made to help herself. She's "rising from the ground" heading towards a successful life in the future. "Untangle you from me" is a metaphor to portray her act in getting away from this "character" who brings her down. Another way to demonstrate the struggle to the audience was Lovato's use of personification- "Skies are crying". This saying can have multiple meanings, I believe that she associates it with depression.
I have found that the metaphorical language Lovato incorporates, sends a message to the listener that makes them think. Not having it be a clear and direct lyrics adds to the emotion. For example, "Like I'm made of glass. Like I'm made of paper" and "Like a skyscraper", the similes in the chorus. The detailed lyrics and imagery explains why the message is important. In "Skyscraper" Lovato struggles to overcome a challenging circumstance in her life, including pulling apart from someone close to her, so she can rise above the hard times and haters that will just pull her back down again. "Skyscraper" is a very emotional song where the writer shares their personal struggle.
frish14
Love this :*
kaileejh
I love this song.It reminds me of how i feel sometimes inside.It makes me release all my stress.
Sheetal75189
#!@%*#!!! i love this song soo much!!! i love all the songs of demi... i just love her!!!
missleo12
it touch me i luv this song
Natalie35567
Love tis very much !
kristen ima steal ur luv
love this song an the video,, u rock demi ♥♥♥
PR4Pgirl
Omg!!! ME too!!! I absolutly love this song and hope I place with it
Sandra49873
imma sing this for my school talent show (maybe)
Kesha4Life
This song made me get selected for a singing contest. :D
Thanks Demi!
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