Defying Gravity
Glee (Kurt & Rachel) 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 song "Defying Gravity" is a powerful anthem of self-reliance and individuality. In the context of the musical "Wicked," from which it originates, the song serves as a turning point for the character of Elphaba, who decides to stop playing by the rules of society and embrace her true identity as the Wicked Witch of the West. In this cover from the TV show Glee, the song is sung by Rachel and Kurt, two outcasts from their high school who are determined to pursue their dreams no matter what.
The first verse of the song sets the tone for its message: something has changed within the singer, and they are no longer willing to abide by the rules of others. The lyrics are full of metaphors for breaking free from societal constraints: "It's time to trust my instincts / Close my eyes and leap", "I'm through accepting limits / 'Cause someone says they're so". The chorus speaks to the singer's determination to pursue their dreams regardless of what others may say or do to bring them down: "I'm defying gravity / And you won't bring me down". The bridge of the song serves as a lament for the singer's past fears and doubts, and gives them the strength to push forward: "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".
Overall, the song "Defying Gravity" is an empowering message of self-determination and individuality, and has resonated with audiences ever since its debut in the musical "Wicked". In Glee, it serves as an inspiration for young people to follow their dreams and not be held back by others.
Line by Line Meaning
Something has changed within me
I feel different and transformed in some way
Something is not the same
Things are not as they were before
I'm through with playing by the rules
I am done with following other people's expectations and restrictions
Of someone else's game
Of adhering to someone else's agenda or plan
Too late for second-guessing
It is too late to doubt or question my decision
Too late to go back to sleep
I can no longer just ignore or accept the way things are
It's time to trust my instincts
I must rely on my inner voice and intuition
Close my eyes and leap
Take a leap of faith and commit to my choice
It's time to try
I must make an attempt
Defying gravity
Going against the forces that hold me back
I think I will try
I believe I can do this
Kiss me goodbye I'm
This is a goodbye to the old me
And you won't bring me down
I will not let others discourage or defeat me
I'm through accepting limits
I refuse to acknowledge my own limitations
'Cause someone says they're so
Just because someone else thinks I can't do something doesn't make it true
Some things I cannot change,
There are certain things out of my control
But till I try, I'll never know
I will never discover what I'm capable of until I take a chance
Too long I've been afraid of
Fear has held me back for too long
Losing love I guess I've lost
I may have lost love in the process, but it's worth the risk
Well, if that's love
If love comes at such a high price
It comes at, at much too high a cost
Then it is not worth sacrificing my dreams for
I'd sooner buy
I would rather invest in
And you won't bring me down
I will not allow others to bring me down
Bring me down oh oh oh
I will rise above and soar
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@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.