Roar
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Roar

Katy Perry

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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, agreed 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 (hey!)
Already brushing off the dust
You hear my voice, your hear that sound
Like thunder, gonna shake your 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 the 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 oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh 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 (hey!)
Already brushing off the dust
You hear my voice, your 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 the 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 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 oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh 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 the 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 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 oh oh oh oh oh oh




Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
You're gonna hear me roar!

Overall Meaning

The song "Roar" by Katy Perry is an empowering anthem that encourages listeners to overcome their fears and speak up for themselves. Throughout the song, Perry describes her past experiences of holding back her voice and opinions out of fear, but she ultimately decides to stand up for herself and find her own strength. The lyrics "You held me down, but I got up" and "I went from zero to my own hero" emphasize Perry's determination to rise above any obstacles in her path.


The chorus of the song highlights Perry's newfound confidence, as she sings "I got the eye of the tiger, a fighter / Dancing through the fire / 'Cause I am the 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!" These lines demonstrate Perry's transformation from a vulnerable and quiet person to a powerful and unapologetic one.


Overall, "Roar" is a song that celebrates strength, resilience, and self-empowerment, and its message continues to resonate with listeners around the world.


Line by Line Meaning

I used to bite my tongue and hold my breath
I was afraid to speak up or take action


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


So I sat quietly, agreed politely
I went along with others' ideas and opinions, even if I didn't agree with them


I guess that I forgot I had a choice
I lost sight of my own agency and ability to make choices


I let you push me past the breaking point
I allowed someone else to take advantage of me and go too far


I stood for nothing, so I fell for everything
By not standing up for myself, I became vulnerable to everything


You held me down, but I got up (hey!)
Even though someone tried to hold me back, I didn't give up


Already brushing off the dust
I'm ready to move on from the past and start anew


You hear my voice, your hear that sound
I'm speaking out loud and clear


Like thunder, gonna shake your ground
My words and actions are going to have a powerful impact


Get ready 'cause I've had enough
I've reached my limit and won't tolerate mistreatment anymore


I see it all, I see it now
I've gained insight and clarity about the situation


I got the eye of the tiger, a fighter
I'm strong and determined, like a tiger


Dancing through the fire
I'm facing challenges and obstacles head-on, with grace and determination


'Cause I am the champion, and you're gonna hear me roar
I'm confident in my abilities and I'm going to let my voice be heard


Louder, louder than a lion
My voice is powerful and cannot be silenced or ignored


Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Repeating phrase to emphasize the power and strength of the message


You're gonna hear me roar!
I'm not backing down and my message will be heard


Now I'm floating like a butterfly
I'm light and agile, able to move freely


Stinging like a bee I earned my stripes
I'm strong and confident, having fought battles and overcome obstacles


I went from zero, to my own hero
I started from a place of vulnerability and fear, but I've become my own champion


Roar, roar, roar, roar, roar!
Repeating phrase to emphasize the power and strength of the message




Writer(s): Martin Max, Bonnie Mckee, Lukasz Gottwald, Henry Walter, Katy Perry

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