Roar
Alex Boye Lyrics

I used to bite my tongue and hold my breath
I used to keep quiet and not speak up when I had something to say.

Scared to rock the boat and make a mess
I was afraid of causing any trouble, so I would avoid doing anything that could lead to conflict.

So I sat quietly
I didn't speak up or voice my opinions or concerns.

Agreed politely
I would just agree with others to avoid any disagreement, even if I didn't really agree with them.

I guess that I forgot I had a choice
I didn't realize that I didn't have to always go along with what others wanted or say.

Let you push me past the breaking point
I let others take advantage of me and push me until I reached my limit.

I stood for nothing
I didn't have any strong beliefs or convictions that I would stand up for.

So I fell for everything
I allowed myself to be swayed by whatever others said or did, even if I didn't agree with it.

You held me down, but I got up (hey)
Even though someone might have tried to keep me down or hold me back, I didn't give up or stay down.

Already brushing off the dust
I was able to quickly recover from any setbacks or obstacles that I faced.

You hear my voice, you hear that sound
Now, when I speak up, people can hear the power and confidence in my voice.

Like thunder gonna shake the ground
My voice and confidence are so strong that they can have a powerful impact and shake things up.

Get ready 'cause I've had enough
I've reached my limit and won't put up with being pushed around or held down anymore.

I see it all
I'm aware of everything that's been going on and how I've been treated in the past.

I see it now
I have a clear understanding of the situation and know what I need to do to change it.

I got the eye of the tiger, a fighter
I have the focus and determination of a fighter who won't give up or back down.

Dancing through the fire
I'm able to move gracefully and confidently through tough situations and challenges.

'Cause I am a champion
I have the confidence and strength of a champion who can overcome any obstacle.

And you're gonna hear me roar
Everyone will be able to hear and see my strength and power as I stand up for myself and others.

Louder, louder than a lion
My voice and power are even stronger than the roar of a lion.

Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Vocalization of the song's tune

Now I'm floating like a butterfly
I'm moving and living with grace and lightness, like a butterfly.

Stinging like a bee, I earned my stripes
I'm able to defend myself and others with strength and confidence, like a bee, and I've proven myself and earned respect.

I went from zero to my own hero
I've transformed from someone who had no power or confidence to someone who is their own hero and champion.

Oh ya, oh ya, oh ya
Vocalization of the song's tune