Defying Gravity
Glee Cast Lyrics
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Something is not the same
I'm through with playing by the rules
Of someone else's game
Too late for second-guessing
Too late to go back to sleep
It's time to trust my instincts
Close my eyes and leap
It's time to try
Defying gravity
I think I will try
Defying gravity
Kiss me goodbye I'm
Defying gravity
And you won't bring me down
I'm through accepting limits
'Cause someone says they're so
Some things I cannot change,
But till I try, I'll never know
Too long I've been afraid of
Losing love I guess I've lost
Well, if that's love
It comes at, at much too high a cost
I'd sooner buy
Defying gravity
Kiss me goodbye,
I'm defying gravity
I think I will try
Defying Gravity
And you won't bring me down
I'd sooner buy
Defying gravity
Kiss me goodbye
I'm defying gravity
I think I'll try
Defying Gravity
And you won't bring me down
Bring me down oh oh oh
The Glee Cast's song, Defying Gravity, is a powerful ballad about breaking free from the constraints of other people's expectations and following your own dreams. In the first verse, the singer reveals that something within them has changed, and they refuse to continue playing by someone else's rules. They recognize that it's too late to doubt themselves and that they need to trust their instincts instead. They're ready to take a leap of faith and defy gravity by trying something new.
The second verse discusses the singer's struggle with accepting limitations. They refuse to live their life according to someone else's version of what's possible. While they acknowledge that some things are out of their control, they also know that they won't discover their full potential if they don't try. The price of living within the confines of someone else's rules is too high for them, and they're finally ready to break free.
The chorus of Defying Gravity is a declaration of independence. The singer proclaims their intention to defy gravity, try something new and overcome their fears. They're determined to embrace their true self and to live their lives on their terms. The line, "And you won't bring me down," is a powerful statement that represents the singer's newfound strength and determination to succeed no matter what obstacles come their way.
Line by Line Meaning
Something has changed within me
I've gone through a personal transformation
Something is not the same
I'm no longer who I used to be
I'm through with playing by the rules
I'm done conforming to societal norms
Of someone else's game
I won't let others dictate my life anymore
Too late for second-guessing
I can't keep doubting myself
Too late to go back to sleep
I can't ignore my inner voice anymore
It's time to trust my instincts
I need to have faith in myself
Close my eyes and leap
I need to take a risk and jump into the unknown
It's time to try
I need to attempt something new
Defying gravity
Breaking free from limitations
I think I will try
I'm not afraid to make an attempt
Kiss me goodbye I'm
Farewell to my old self
And you won't bring me down
I won't let negativity get the best of me
I'm through accepting limits
I refuse to let boundaries control my life
'Cause someone says they're so
Just because someone says it's impossible, doesn't mean it is
Some things I cannot change,
There are things out of my control
But till I try, I'll never know
I won't know what's possible until I make an attempt
Too long I've been afraid of
I've let fear control me for too long
Losing love I guess I've lost
I've lost people and things that I love because of my fear
Well, if that's love
If love comes at the cost of my own happiness
It comes at, at much too high a cost
Then it's not worth it
And you won't bring me down
I won't let anyone diminish my self-belief
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Stephen Lawrence Schwartz
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@julie04187
something has changed within me
something is not the same
i'm through with playing by the rules of some one else's game
too late for second guessing
too late to go back to sleep
it's time to trust my instincts
close my eyes and leap
it's time to try defying gravity
i think i'll try defying gravity
kiss me goodbye
i'm defying gravity
and you won't bring me down
i'm through accepting limits
cause someone says they're so
some things i cannot change
but til i try i'll never know
too long i've been afraid of
losing love i guess i've lost
well if that's love,
it comes at much too high a cost
i'd sooner buy defying gravity
kiss me goodbye
i'm defying gravity
i think i'll try defying gravity
and you won't bring me down
i'd sooner buy defying gravity
kiss me goodbye
i'm defying gravity
i think i'll try defying gravity
and you won't bring me down
bring me down
oh~oh~ohohoh
@user-vs9xu6vr1t
Something has changed within me
Something is not the same
I’m through
with playing by the rules
Of someone else’s game
Too late for second-guessing
Too late to go back to sleep
It’s time
to trust my instincts
Close my eyes and leap!
It’s time to try
Defying gravity
I think I’ll try
Defying gravity
Kiss me goodbye
I’m defying gravity
And you won’t bring me down
I’m through accepting limits
‘Cause someone says they’re so
Some things I cannot change
But ‘til I try, I’ll never know!
Too long I’ve been afraid of
Losing love I guess I’ve lost
Well, if that’s love
It comes at much too high a cost!
I’d sooner buy
Defying gravity
Kiss me goodbye
I’m defying gravity
I think I’ll try
Defying gravity
And you won’t bring me down
Unlimited
My future is unlimited
And I’ve just had a vision
Almost like a prophecy
I know it sounds truly crazy
And true,
the vision’s hazy
But I swear,
someday I’ll be…
Flying so high!
(defying gravity)
Kiss me goodbye!
(defying gravity)
So if you care to find me
Look to the western sky!
As someone told me lately,
“Everyone deserves
the chance to fly!”
I’m defying gravity!
And you won’t bring me down,
bring me down,
bring me down!
@itskirstiswani98
I love how it took Kurt 3 years to tell Rachel he let her win
@KiraWatsoshi
Lori Bush I believe he purposely let his voice crack near the end or something
@emanuel9063
Lori Bush they didnt, and he blew the note purposely
@emanuel9063
Lori Bush no, he knew he was going to lose because he purposely blew the note
@emanuel9063
Lori Bush I wasn't inferring, he actually said it, go back to the episode and you'll see, because he sang that song he went to his dad and told him what happened
@heart-oe7sg
You guys are both wrong I think, it's because his dad got a phone call insulting him and he knew that if he sang the song it would make the calls worse
@myk2164
wow rachel sang her mom's song before she knew who her mom was
@juniorwilson3752
God bless you.
@alicemoonli9578
MMV04 HAHSHudjzjsiaks
@Simone-ht3ds
It's also cool just to know that Kristen Chenoweth is also on the show.