Roar
Bea Miller & Boyce Avenue Lyrics


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I used to bite my tongue and hold my breath
Scared to rock the boat and make a mess
So I sat quietly, agree politely
I guess that I forgot I had a choice
I let you push me past the breaking point
I stood for nothing, so I fell for everything

You held me down, but I got up
Already brushing off the dust
You hear my voice, you hear that sound
Like thunder gonna shake the ground
You held me down but I got up
Get ready 'cause I've had enough
I see it all
I see it now

I got the eye of the tiger, a fighter
Dancing through the fire
'Cause I am a champion
And you're gonna hear me roar
Louder, louder than a lion
'Cause I am a champion
And you're gonna hear me roar
(Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh)
(Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh) you're gonna hear me roar
(Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh) you're gonna hear me roar

Now I'm floating like a butterfly
Stinging like a bee, I earned my stripes
I went from zero, to my own hero

You held me down, but I got up
Already brushing off the dust
You hear my voice you hear that sound
Like thunder gonna shake the ground
You held me down but I got up
Get ready 'cause I've had enough
I see it all, I see it now

I got the eye of the tiger, a fighter
Dancing through the fire
'Cause I am a champion
And you're gonna hear me roar
Louder, louder than a lion
'Cause I am a champion
And you're gonna hear me roar
(Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh)
(Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh) you'll hear me roar
(Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh) you're gonna hear me roar

Roar, roar, roar, roar
Roar
I got the eye of the tiger, a fighter
Dancing through the fire
'Cause I am a champion
You're gonna hear me roar
Louder, louder than a lion
'Cause I am a champion
You're gonna hear me roar
(Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh)
(Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh) oh
(Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh) you're gonna hear me roar
(Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh)




(Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh) you'll hear me roar
(Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh) you're gonna hear me roar

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Roar" by Bea Miller and Boyce Avenue talk about standing up for oneself after being held down by someone else. The singer initially used to hold back and avoid causing any trouble, but then realized that they had a choice and shouldn't have let the other person push them beyond their limits. The singer is now determined to be their own hero and fight for themselves. They compare themselves to a fighter with the eye of the tiger and the ability to dance through the fire, despite the obstacles they've faced.


The chorus of the song is a powerful declaration that the singer is a champion and everyone is going to hear them roar. They are no longer going to let anyone hold them down, and their determination is louder than a lion. The message of the song is one of empowerment and strength, encouraging listeners to stand up for themselves and fight for what they believe in.


Line by Line Meaning

I used to bite my tongue and hold my breath
I used to stay quiet and hold back my thoughts and feelings.


Scared to rock the boat and make a mess
I was afraid of causing conflict or trouble.


So I sat quietly, agree politely
I kept my opinions to myself and went along with what others said.


I guess that I forgot I had a choice
I didn't realize that I had the power to make my own decisions.


I let you push me past the breaking point
I allowed someone else to push me to my limit and beyond.


I stood for nothing, so I fell for everything
Because I didn't stand up for anything, I ended up being influenced by everything around me.


You held me down, but I got up
Although you tried to keep me down, I found the strength to stand up again.


Already brushing off the dust
I'm not dwelling on the past, but instead moving forward.


You hear my voice, you hear that sound
You can hear me speaking up and making my presence known.


Like thunder gonna shake the ground
My voice and actions will make a powerful impact and create change.


Get ready 'cause I've had enough
I'm done with being held back and want to make a change.


I see it all
I understand everything that's happened to me and what I need to do now.


I got the eye of the tiger, a fighter
I have the fierce determination to persevere and succeed.


Dancing through the fire
I'm not afraid of the challenges I'll face to achieve my goals.


'Cause I am a champion
I have the mindset and ability to be a winner in my own life.


And you’re gonna hear me roar
My success and triumph will be heard and celebrated by everyone.


Louder, louder than a lion
My voice and actions will be strong and powerful like a lion's roar.


Now I’m floating like a butterfly
I'm moving forward with grace and ease after overcoming obstacles.


Stinging like a bee, I earned my stripes
I may be small, but I've proven myself and gained the recognition I deserve.


I went from zero, to my own hero
I've come a long way and am now my own source of inspiration and strength.


Roar
A cry of triumph and victory.


Roar, roar, roar, roar
Repeating the cry of triumph to emphasize its importance.




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Lukasz Gottwald, Max Martin, Bonnie Leigh McKee, Katy Perry, Henry Walter

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