Celebrate Lyrics
[Intro]
Oh my God, yes
[Verse 1]
I’ve come a long way since high school
Just look at all these scars of mine
You should probably check my vitals
I swear down, it feels real this time
Okay, okay, okay, okay, I’m sure it’ll pass
Anxiety can be deceiving, it’s the demons, relax, relax
Just ride the feeling when you feel it b-b-beating too fast
[Chorus]
It’s a throwback to the old days
I slip back to my old ways
It’s the wrong time to break
It’s the right time to breathe
Tryna catch a breath in a hurricane
Like tryna punch a hole in the cellophane
While everybody cеlebrates
But they don’t know I’m trappеd
Show me how to numb the pain
Oh, Lord, oh, Lord
So I can finally celebrate
[Post-Chorus]
No, it’s so bad
No, absolutely not
I’m sorry to let you down, but, uh
I’m, I’m, I’m not gonna come tonight
I’m just
I’m just (Yeah)
[Verse 2]
I’ve come a long way from nowhere
I’ve given up on friends of mine
‘Cause when I needed friends, they weren’t there
A phone call coulda saved my life
Then I fought back and they crawled back
Like sewer rats and I saw that
Fake love, I don’t fall for that
So when they call me I don’t call back no more
I don’t wanna hate myself no more, no more, no more
[Chorus]
It’s a throwback to the old days
I slip back to my old ways (Old ways)
It’s the wrong time to break (It’s the wrong time to break)
It’s the right time to breathe
Tryna catch a breath in a hurricane
Like tryna punch a hole in the cellophane
While everybody celebrates (While everybody celebrates)
They don’t know I’m trapped
Show me how to numb the pain
Oh, Lord, oh, Lord
So I can finally celebrate
[Bridge]
(Na-na, na, na-na, na-na, na, na-na-na-na)
(Na, na-na, na-na, na, na-na) ‘Cause I don’t know how to celebrate
(Na, na-na, na-na, na, na-na-na-na, na) No, I don’t, no, I don’t, no, I don’t, oh, no
Oh, no, no more, no more
(Na-na, na, na-na, na-na, na, na-na-na-na) Can anybody hear me?
(Na, na-na, na-na, na, na-na) Can anybody hear me?
(Na, na-na, na-na, na, na-na-na-na, na) No, oh
‘Cause I don’t know how to celebrate
[Chorus]
It’s a throwback to the old days (Old days)
I slip back to my old ways (Old ways)
It’s the wrong time to break
It’s the right time to
(Breathe, hurricane) Tryna catch a breath in a hurricane
Like tryna punch a hole in the cellophane (Cellophane)
While everybody celebrates
Summary of this Song Lyrics
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James Arthur’s “Celebrate” song reflects a deep emotional struggle, capturing the journey from a troubled past to a present still haunted by pain and anxiety. The artist speaks of personal growth since high school, but also reveals lasting scars and a recurring battle with mental health. Despite trying to stay hopeful, they often relapse into old habits, feeling overwhelmed and disconnected while the world around them seems to celebrate.
The chorus emphasizes this contrast — trying to breathe in chaos, like catching air in a hurricane, or breaking through something that won’t budge, like cellophane. These metaphors highlight the suffocating nature of depression and anxiety. The lyrics also touch on betrayal and isolation, especially from former friends who weren’t there when needed most. Now, the artist chooses to distance themselves from those who showed “fake love.”
The post-chorus and bridge express a sense of exhaustion and withdrawal, with lines suggesting the artist avoids social situations and feels unheard. The repeated phrase, “I don’t know how to celebrate,” reveals a core theme: the inability to feel joy even in moments meant for happiness. Overall, the song is a powerful and raw expression of inner turmoil, emotional resilience, and the ongoing struggle to find peace.
Album – PISCES (2025) [Tracklist]
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1. Summer (2025)
2. Cruel
3. All My Love
4. ADHD
5. Gucci (Interlude)
6. Celebrate
7. F.R.I.E.N.D.S
8. Embers
9. KARAOKE
10. Yeah, No.
11. Water
12. Hallelujah
Celebrate (MV)
Audio Credits & Details
Artist : James Arthur
Album : PISCES
Lyricist : James Arthur, Steve Solomon
Musicians : Steve Solomon
Label : James Arthur
Genre: Pop
Date: January 17, 2025