Defying Gravity
Glee Cast渀 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
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" from the hit musical Wicked has become an anthem for taking control of one's life and following one's own individual path. Chris Colfer's version, as performed on Glee, added a powerful and emotional twist to the already poignant lyrics. In the song, the singer speaks of feeling a shift within themselves and realizing they are no longer content to play by someone else's rules. They acknowledge that it may be too late to second-guess their decision, but they know they need to trust their instincts and take a leap of faith. The song ultimately encourages listeners to try "defying gravity" and going after what they truly want in life, no matter what obstacles may stand in their way.
Line by Line Meaning
Something has changed within me
I've gone through a change that has transformed me.
Something is not the same
I'm not the same person I used to be.
I'm through with playing by the rules
I'm done living under someone else's expectations.
Of someone else's game
I don't want to play a role in someone else's plan.
Too late for second-guessing
It's too late to doubt or question myself.
Too late to go back to sleep
I can't ignore my awakening and go back to my previous state of mind.
It's time to trust my instincts
It's necessary to follow my intuition.
Close my eyes and leap
Take a risk and jump into the unknown.
It's time to try
Now's the time to make an attempt
Defying gravity
To accomplish what seems impossible.
I think I will try
I'm considering making the effort.
Kiss me goodbye I'm
I'm saying farewell to my old self.
And you won't bring me down
I won't be held back by anyone's negativity.
I'm through accepting limits
I won't recognize restrictions placed on me by others or myself.
'Cause someone says they're so
I won't abide by rules simply because I'm told to.
Some things I cannot change,
There are certain things beyond my control.
But till I try, I'll never know
I won't know what I'm capable of if I don't try.
Too long I've been afraid of
I've lived for too long with fear holding me back.
Losing love I guess I've lost
I've lost love and it's time to let go.
Well, if that's love
If it means sacrificing my dreams and growth,
It comes at, at much too high a cost
then it's simply not worth it.
I'd sooner buy
I'd rather invest in,
Bring me down oh oh oh
I won't let negative influences hold me back.
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