"Elastic Heart," originally released on , was created for the The Hunger Games: Catching Fire soundtrack before being re-recorded as a solo track for Sia's 2014 album 1000 Forms of Fear . The collaboration features Sia's signature powerhouse vocals alongside Canadian artist The Weeknd and production from Diplo . Core Themes & Meaning
The lyrics explore themes of survival, with Sia and The Weeknd trading verses about walking through "fire" to save their lives and maintaining "thick skin" against emotional betrayal. Sia (Ft. The Weeknd & Diplo) Elastic Heart
The song is a soaring pop ballad focused on and the strength required to survive after a devastating heartbreak. "Elastic Heart," originally released on , was created
While the original 2013 release didn't have a video, the 2015 solo version featured a highly discussed clip directed by Sia and Daniel Askill. The song is a soaring pop ballad focused
The "elastic heart" represents the ability to "snap" or stretch under extreme emotional pressure without permanently breaking—much like a rubber band.
Sia initially wrote the song hoping Katy Perry would record it for the soundtrack. After Perry passed on it, Sia's manager suggested adding The Weeknd's falsetto to make it more likely to be selected for the film. Music Video & Controversy