Hymn
KESHA Lyrics
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Don′t shine quite like we do
Dreamers searchin' for the truth
Go on, read about us in the news
Pretty reckless, pretty wild
Talking shit, and we′ll just smile
Don't you see these fuckin' crowns?
If you know what I mean, you on the team
This is a hymn for the hymnless, kids with no religion
Yeah, we keep on sinning, yeah, we keep on singing
Flying down the highway, backseat of the Hyundai
Pull it to the front, let it run, we don′t valet
Sorry if you′re starstruck, blame it on the stardust
I know that I'm perfect, even though I′m fucked up
Hymn for the hymnless, don't need no forgiveness
′Cause if there's a heaven, don′t care if we get in
This is a hymn, hymn, hymn for how we live, live, live
This is a hymn, hymn, hymn for how we live, for how we live
After all we've been through
No, we won't stand and salute
So we just ride, we just cruise
Livin′ like there′s nothing left to lose
If we die before we wake
Who we are is no mistake
This is just the way we're made
You know what I mean, you on the team
This is a hymn for the hymnless, kids with no religion
Yeah, we keep on sinning, yeah, we keep on singing
Flying down the highway, backseat of the Hyundai
Pull it to the front, let it run, we don′t valet
Sorry if you're starstruck, blame it on the stardust
I know that I′m perfect, even though I'm fucked up
Hymn for the hymnless, don′t need no forgiveness
'Cause if there's a heaven, don′t care if we get in
This is a hymn, hymn, hymn for how we live, live, live
This is a hymn, hymn, hymn for how we live, for how we live
This is a hymn for the hymnless, kids with no religion
Yeah, we keep on sinning, yeah, we keep on singing
Flying down the highway, yeah, we do it our way
High as outer space, we don′t hear what the rest say
Sorry if you're starstruck, blame it on the stardust
I know that I′m perfect, even though I'm fucked up
Hymn for the hymnless, don′t need no forgiveness
'Cause if there′s a heaven, don't care if we get in
This is a hymn, hymn, hymn for how we live, live, live
This is a hymn, hymn, hymn for how we live, for how we live
In "Hymn", Kesha addresses the people who live their lives without conforming to the norms set by religion and society, who sometimes come under the scanner of the media. They are the dreamers searching for what they believe in but do not necessarily have a religion to follow. They are happy to be unconventional and to live by their own rules even if they are accused of being reckless and wild. These people proudly wear their metaphorical crowns and are looking for like-minded individuals to be on their team.
The chorus of the song gives an empowering message to people without a conventional faith, the hymnless, that they do not need to seek forgiveness as they do not conform to a religion's set of beliefs but determine their own path. Even if they do not have a faith, they believe in the truth they are pursuing and focus on living their lives according to their rules, even if it involves sinning. Kesha sings of driving down the highway, with a carefree attitude, with stardust in their eyes and an unbreakable bond with their team.
Line by Line Meaning
Even the stars and the moon
Don't shine quite like we do
Dreamers searchin' for the truth
Go on, read about us in the news
We are shining with a unique brightness that even celestial bodies can't match. We are the dreamers who are craving the truth, and our rebellious spirit is so contagious that people are writing about us in the news.
Pretty reckless, pretty wild
Talking shit, and we'll just smile
Don't you see these fuckin' crowns?
If you know what I mean, you on the team
We are bold and daring, and we don't give a damn about what others say. We have a fierce pride in our own greatness, and if you understand that, you are one of us.
This is a hymn for the hymnless, kids with no religion
Yeah, we keep on sinning, yeah, we keep on singing
Flying down the highway, backseat of the Hyundai
Pull it to the front, let it run, we don't valet
Sorry if you're starstruck, blame it on the stardust
I know that I'm perfect, even though I'm fucked up
Hymn for the hymnless, don't need no forgiveness
'Cause if there's a heaven, don't care if we get in
This is a hymn, hymn, hymn for how we live, live, live
This is a hymn, hymn, hymn for how we live, for how we live
This is a song for those of us who don't fit into the mold that society has created. We sin and make mistakes, but still revel in our own imperfection. We live life as we want to and don't ask for forgiveness from anyone because we don't care if we go to heaven or not. This is a song about living life on our own terms.
After all we've been through
No, we won't stand and salute
So we just ride, we just cruise
Livin' like there's nothing left to lose
If we die before we wake
Who we are is no mistake
This is just the way we're made
You know what I mean, you on the team
We have been through so much, and we won't blindly follow the conventions that we don't believe in. We choose to live a carefree life without worrying about the consequences. We are proud of who we are, and even if we die, we won't regret a single thing. This is just who we are, and if you understand that, you are one of us.
Writer(s): Frederic Eric Burton, Price Jonathan
Contributed by William J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.