In early 2014, a euphoric pop juggernaut smashed its way into the public consciousness. Defined by its soaring chorus, Chandelier was seemingly the ultimate ode to letting loose - an overt clarion call to those seeking to surrender themselves to blurry excess. But its chorus’s buoyancy masked a darker lyrical commentary on addiction.
Chandelier would be the barnstorming hit that finally brought its writer, Sia, to wider public attention.
Born in Adelaide, Australia, Sia Furler had built a respectable career as a prolific, multi-faceted singer and songwriter, achieving considerable success co-penning tracks for the likes of Rihanna (Diamonds), Christina Aguilera (Blank Page, Bound to You) and Beyoncé (Pretty Hurts). She had garnered high regard as a backroom song-builder of significant skill.
