Skyscrapper is a very powerful song and can be interpreted in many different ways. The overall idea is that there is some challenge that one faces inside and that individual grows internally to stand up against what is getting them down.
As Demi Lovato fans probably already know, she went through struggles with eating and self-harm. Eating and self-harm are serious and can take control over an individual. There are usually hidden issues that cause an individual to cope through the control of food and cutting. She symbolically demonstrates breaking free and being herself; standing tall and not letting others get her down. When one lets go of the negative behaviors that were used to cope does not mean one is fully better yet; now they can finally stand on one’s feet and learn how to manage those broken windows. The setting of the video is very open, with the symbolic props that add to the meaning of this song.
Ratledge performs this song with a scene of actual skyscrapers, and he appears to be going through a divorce or break up. He expresses how he won’t let things get him down, but how he will rise to the top.
This song is very empowering for me with challenges that I have faced, and even just going through day to day life. It reminds me that yes, people can try to hurt us, take everything we have, and treat us like we are worthless, but we don’t have to let it be that way, that each of us do have control over our life.
How does this song affect your life? What challenges are holding you back, that if you break free, you will be free? Share your thoughts with us in the comment box below.
Stand tall,
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