Wallflower
Gracie Schram Lyrics

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I stand alone on the outside of Expectation,

your eyes might lie and tell you i'm trying to blend in,
oh oh no.
my roots go down deep in this place where im standing,
oh oh I can feel the sun, right here right here,

I am a wallflower, you might miss me if you're not looking,

A wallflower, I am free as a bird ever since I heard the song,

of a wallflower.

Overall Meaning

Gracie Schram's song Wallflower is a powerful anthem of self-acceptance and inner strength. The song is sung from the perspective of a girl who stands alone on the outside of expectation. Despite pressure to conform, she refuses to blend in and instead embraces her unique qualities - even if others might miss her if they're not looking.

The chorus emphasizes her decision to be a "wallflower," or someone who observes and takes in their surroundings without necessarily standing out. But rather than feeling ashamed or invisible, the singer instead finds freedom and liberation in this role. She compares herself to a bird who has been set free by the knowledge of what it means to be a wallflower.

Throughout the song, Schram's lyrics evoke a sense of grounding and rootedness in the face of external pressures. The singer refers to her roots going down deep, and even as she stands alone, she can feel the sun and the warmth of her surroundings. Ultimately, Wallflower is a celebration of individuality and self-discovery, that encourages us all to embrace our unique qualities and stand tall in spite of disapproval or rejection.

Line by Line Meaning

I stand alone on the outside of Expectation,
I feel disconnected and detached from what is expected of me in society.

your eyes might lie and tell you i'm trying to blend in,
Just because I'm not drawing attention to myself doesn't mean I'm trying to fit in or conform to societal standards.

oh oh no.
Expressing a sense of discomfort or unease.

my roots go down deep in this place where im standing,
I have a strong sense of belonging where I currently am and I feel rooted in this place.

oh oh I can feel the sun, right here right here,
Despite feeling like a wallflower, I still have moments of joy and contentment where I am currently standing.

I am a wallflower, you might miss me if you're not looking,
I may not stand out, but if you take the time to notice me, you may discover something beautiful and unique.

A wallflower, I am free as a bird ever since I heard the song,
Even though I may not fit in with the crowd, I feel free to be myself and pursue my own passions and dreams.

of a wallflower.
Continuation of the theme of finding beauty and freedom in being a wallflower, rather than feeling constrained by societal expectations to be extroverted or outgoing.

Contributed by Mackenzie K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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