Weeknd & Diplo) Elastic Heart | Sia (ft. The

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 Sia (Ft. The Weeknd & Diplo) Elastic Heart

"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 "elastic heart" represents the ability to "snap"