Defying Gravity
Kerry Ellis Lyrics


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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
Kiss me goodbye, I'm defying gravity
And you can't bring me down
Mmm-mmm

I'm through accepting limits
Cos 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
I'm way up high, I'm defying gravity
Kiss me goodbye, I'm defying gravity
And you won't bring me down

Unlimited
My future is unlimited
And I just had a vision
Almost like a prophecy
I know
It sounds truly crazy
And, true, the vision's hazy
But I can see it
I can feel it
I swear I'll be so high
yeah yeah

So if you care to find me
Look to the western sky
As someone told me lately
Everyone deserves a chance to fly
And if I'm flying solo
At least I'm flying free
To those who ground me
Take a message back from me
ah yeah

It's time to try defying gravity
I'm way up high, I'm defying gravity
Kiss me goodbye, I'm defying gravity
And you won't bring me
You won't bring me down




aaah
ah-ah-ah-ahhh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Kerry Ellis's song "Defying Gravity" are a powerful message about breaking free from the constraints of society and following your own instincts. The song begins with the singer feeling a change within herself, recognizing that something is not the same as it once was. She declares that she is through with playing by the rules of someone else's game, and that it is too late for her to second guess herself or go back to sleep. Instead, it is time to trust her instincts, close her eyes, and leap into the unknown.


The chorus of the song is a declaration of independence and a bold statement of the singer's intentions. She is "defying gravity" and "way up high," and she knows that no one can bring her down. She is through accepting limits that others have placed on her, and is determined to explore the limits of her own potential. She acknowledges that some things may be beyond her control, but she will never know until she tries. Even if she fails, she is willing to pay the price of "losing love" in order to find her own path and pursue her dreams.


In the bridge of the song, the singer has a vision of her own unlimited future. Although her vision may seem crazy or hazy to others, she can see it clearly and feels it intensely. She swears that she will be so high, and no one can hold her back. The song concludes with a message to those who may have tried to ground her. She has found her wings, and they cannot bring her down.


Overall, "Defying Gravity" is a powerful anthem of self-discovery and personal empowerment. It encourages listeners to take risks, explore their potential, and live their lives to the fullest.


Line by Line Meaning

Something has changed within me
I have undergone a transformation


Something is not the same
I am now a different person


I'm through with playing by The rules of someone else's game
I am done following other people's expectations


Too late for second guessing Too late to go back to sleep
It's too late to hesitate or ignore my feelings


It's time to trust my instincts Close my eyes and leap
I need to believe in myself and take a risk


It's time to try defying gravity Kiss me goodbye, I'm defying gravity And you can't bring me down
I am going to challenge the status quo, and nothing will stop me from achieving my goals


I'm through accepting limits Cos someone says they're so
I won't be bound by conventional beliefs or restrictions set by others


Some things I cannot change But til I try I'll never know
I may not be able to alter certain circumstances, but I won't give up without first attempting to change them


Too long I've been afraid of Losing love I guess I've lost
I've been fearful of losing love in the past, but now I realize it's not worth the cost


Well if that's love it comes at Much too high a cost
If love requires me to compromise my own happiness, it's too expensive


I'd sooner buy defying gravity I'm way up high, I'm defying gravity Kiss me goodbye, I'm defying gravity And you won't bring me down
I'd rather risk everything to achieve my ambitions than compromise my values or desires to maintain the status quo


Unlimited My future is unlimited
My potential is limitless


And I just had a vision Almost like a prophecy
I have a strong belief or a premonition


I know It sounds truly crazy And, true, the vision's hazy But I can see it I can feel it I swear I'll be so high yeah yeah
I acknowledge that my vision may seem implausible, but I am convinced it is worth pursuing


So if you care to find me Look to the western sky As someone told me lately Everyone deserves a chance to fly
If you want to locate me, look up in the sky towards the setting sun. Remember that everyone deserves an opportunity to pursue their dreams


And if I'm flying solo At least I'm flying free To those who ground me Take a message back from me ah yeah
Even if I am pursuing my dreams alone, at least I am liberated from external influences. To those who tried to limit me, this is my message to them


It's time to try defying gravity I'm way up high, I'm defying gravity Kiss me goodbye, I'm defying gravity And you won't bring me You won't bring me down aaah ah-ah-ah-ahhh
I am determined to challenge the norms and rise above them, and no one will be able to stop me from reaching my potential




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Comments from YouTube:

Victor Tran

I love how the broadway version feels magical/enchanted, but this one actually makes me feel like I'm soaring!!!

Jacob Hadar

so true! im like the biggest wicked fan there is! I think she does better than Menzel

O' Henry

Yup, that is what I feel as well, Awesome performance.

Christian Slavey

Couldn't have said it better myself.

KARL BURGESS

Awwwww.... Kerry my Elphaba... everytime I see and hear you singing this , my heart skips a beat ...and makes my cry ..this is so Amazing ...love this version .. as well as your performances in the Show...love you Kerry and family Xxx Xxx ❤️

Matilda Vikström

This is the best Defying Gravity version ever!😍

Paul Todd Jr.

The absolute best version of this song ever sung. Well done!

Jedd the Jedi

Instant goosebumps; kickass arrangement and Ellis just rocked this song.

MrPlantpot20

The late, great Taylor Hawkins on the drums. Magnificent.

marie eastwood

really? Epic

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