Defying Gravity
Lea Michele & Chris Colfer 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'll 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 much too high a cost!
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
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!
The song "Defying Gravity" from the musical "Wicked" is a powerful anthem about taking control of one's life and following one's own ambitions. In the song, the character Elphaba, who is often misunderstood and marginalized by society because of her green skin, decides to break free from the constraints placed upon her by society and to embrace her true self.
The lyrics reflect Elphaba's realization that she has been living her life by someone else's rules, and that it's time for her to start trusting her own instincts and taking risks. She is ready to challenge the limits that have been placed upon her, and to strive for something greater than what others believe is possible for her. The line "kiss me goodbye, I'm defying gravity" is a bold declaration of independence and a refusal to be held back by anyone or anything.
The song has resonated with audiences around the world, and has become a rallying cry for those who are striving to break free from societal constraints and pursue their dreams. Its message of empowerment and self-determination has made it a timeless classic.
Line by Line Meaning
Something has changed within me
I have experienced a major shift in my psyche
Something is not the same
I don't feel like my old self anymore
I'm through with playing by the rules
I am finished with adhering to other people's expectations
Of someone else's game
I refuse to participate in someone else's plan for me
Too late for second-guessing
It is too far gone to reconsider
Too late to go back to sleep
I cannot ignore my inner reality any longer
It's time to trust my instincts
I must have faith in my intuition
Close my eyes and leap
I am compelled to take a bold, daring action
It's time to try
I am ready to attempt
Defying gravity
To challenge established norms or beliefs
Kiss me goodbye I'm
This endeavor may carry a significant risk
And you won't bring me down
I am determined to succeed despite potential obstacles
I'm through accepting limits
I no longer acknowledge boundaries placed upon me by others
'Cause someone says they're so
I reject limitations imposed by external sources
Some things I cannot change
There are some aspects of my reality that are beyond my control
But till I try, I'll never know
I will regret not attempting to overcome limitations
Too long I've been afraid of
I have allowed fear to limit my actions for too long
Losing love I guess I've lost
I have potentially sacrificed important relationships in the pursuit of my goals
Well, if that's love,
If love involves accepting limitations,
It comes at much too high a cost!
It is not worth the price
And you won't bring me down
I am committed to success despite potential setbacks
Bring me down!
I refuse to be defeated
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