Roar
Lillasyster Lyrics


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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 sit 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
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 Ive 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 a champion and youre gonna hear me roar
Louder, louder than a lion
Cause I am a champion and youre gonna hear me roar
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Youre gonna hear me roar

Now Im floatin 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
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 Ive 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 a champion and youre gonna hear me roar
Louder, louder than a lion
Cause I am a champion and youre gonna hear me roar
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Youre gonna hear me roar
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Youre gonna hear me roar
Roar-or, roar-or, roar-or

I got the eye of the tiger, a fighter, dancing through the fire
Cause I am a champion and youre gonna hear me roar
Louder, louder than a lion
Cause I am a champion and youre gonna hear me roar
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Youre gonna hear me roar
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh




Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Youre gonna hear me roar

Overall Meaning

The song “Roar” by Lillasyster is an anthem of empowerment and self-assertion. The opening verse talks about a girl who used to be reserved, quiet and submissive, not wanting to cause any disturbance in the boat. She has always agreed to things politely without realizing that she had a choice. This indicates that the girl has been pushed down by someone, and she has let them do it for too long.


However, things have changed now, and the girl has found her voice. She has had enough of being pushed around and held down; she is ready to roar as she lets the world hear her voice. Lillasyster unleashes her inner fighter, determined to make an impact in her life, and shake the ground with her roar. By coming to her own rescue, she feels that she has now become a champion, the savior of her own life. She is now a fighter and dancing through the fire, ready to face whatever challenge life throws her way.


The chorus of “Roar” is a powerful reminder of the girl’s resolution to shine like a star, to be heard, respected, and feared. Her roar resounds louder than a lion’s, and this signifies that Lillasyster has come of age, no longer to be held down by anyone. Regardless of whether she stings like a bee or floats like a butterfly, she has transformed into a hero, someone who can save herself from any storm that comes her way.


Line by Line Meaning

I used to bite my tongue and hold my breath
I used to keep quiet and suppress my thoughts.


Scared to rock the boat and make a mess
I was too afraid to cause conflict or disrupt the status quo.


So I sit quietly, agreed politely
I complied with others' opinions without questioning or opposing them.


I guess that I forgot I had a choice
I realized that I had the power to make decisions for myself.


I let you push me past the breaking point
I allowed someone to mistreat me until I couldn't take it anymore.


I stood for nothing, so I fell for everything
I didn't stand up for anything, so I became a victim of anything.


You held me down, but I got up
You tried to suppress me, but I rose back up.


Already brushing off the dust
I'm already getting over the pain and moving on.


You hear my voice, your hear that sound
You'll hear me speak up and be heard.


Like thunder, gonna shake the ground
My confidence and strength will rock the foundations of what you thought you knew about me.


Get ready cause Ive had enough
I'm done with being pushed around or mistreated.


I see it all, I see it now
I'm aware of all the negative things that have happened to me.


I got the eye of the tiger, a fighter, dancing through the fire
I have the courage and resilience to face any challenge.


Cause I am a champion and youre gonna hear me roar
I am a winner and everyone will know it.


Louder, louder than a lion
I will be heard and recognized for my strength.


Oh oh oh oh oh oh
This is a repeating upbeat vocalization to emphasize my triumphant spirit.


Youre gonna hear me roar
Everyone will be aware of my newfound strength and determination.


Now Im floatin like a butterfly
I'm light and free, like a butterfly.


Stinging like a bee I earned my stripes
I'm assertive and proud of who I am; I have faced challenges and come out successful.


I went from zero, to my own hero
I've gone from feeling hopeless to being my own source of inspiration.


Roar-or, roar-or, roar-or
This is a repeating chant that accompanies my strong and triumphant message.




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Comments from YouTube:

TheMadThresher

This is both rocking, and touching. Showing your appreciation by covering a song not even of your genre, and your humanity by putting such a meaning behind your video. Well done friends, I just subscribed.

SergeyPRKL

ofc you have seen the RIhanna - Umbrella cover too? These guys are really good at it :D

Aboboy Ramos

lenka

Wateren Bend

I didn't know you guys had any songs other than Umbrella cover. Nice to see you guys are still rocking!!! Great song!

TheDread1337

They got loads of songs, 99% of them are sung in Swedish tho.

Landrisslg

Was thinking "you know what? Roar would sound so much cooler with a more 'rock' vibe" and went looking for a cover. Didnt have to look far. This is awesome.

Gergely Kóródy

its title was roar. What could be more obvious?

Marcus Jonasson

Riktigt bra jobbat!!

TheCaptainLuffy

This is just so amazing! Well done Lillasyster! You a ROAR ROCK!
ROAR FOR MOAR!

Danielle

AMAZING!
I love these guys!

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