Explosions

Ellie Goulding · Halcyon Days [2013]

You trembled like you'd seen a ghost

And I gave in

I lack the things you need the most, you said where have you been

You wasted all that sweetness to run and hide

I wonder why

I remind you of the days you poured your heart into

But you never tried

I've fallen from grace

Took a blow to my face

I've loved and I've lost

I've loved and I've lost



Explosions...on the day you wake up

Needing somebody and you've learned

It's okay to be afraid

But it will never be the same

It will never be the same



You left my soul bleeding in the dark

So you could be king

The rules you set are still untold to me and I lost my faith in everything

The nights you could cope, your intentions were gold

But the mountains will shake

I need to know I can still make



Explosions...on the day you wake up

Needing somebody and you've learned

It's okay to be afraid

But it will never be the same



And as the floods move in

And your body starts to sink

I was the last thing on your mind

I know you better than you think

Cause it's simple darling, I gave you a warning

Now everything you own is falling from the sky in pieces

So watch them fall with you, in slow motion

I pray that you will find peace of mind

And I'll find you another time

I'll love you, another time



Explosions...on the day you wake up

Needing somebody and you've learned

It's okay to be afraid

But it will never be the same

Explosions - Ellie Goulding

Ellie Goulding's "Explosions" serves as a pivotal track from her 2013 album *Halcyon Days*, embodying the electronic pop sound that defined her early career. Released during a period of significant artistic evolution, the song features Goulding's distinctive vocal delivery layered over driving electronic rhythms, characteristic of the genre's mainstream trajectory at the time. As part of her broader discography, the recording reflects her ability to blend emotional lyricism with high-energy production, contributing to her status as a prominent figure in contemporary pop music. The track stands alongside other notable works from this era, such as "Burn" and "Only Girl," showcasing her consistent output and stylistic cohesion throughout the early 2010s.