Roar
Macy Kate Lyrics
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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
You hear my voice, you 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 a 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
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
Already brushing off the dust
You hear my voice, you 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 a 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
You're gonna hear me roar
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
You'll hear me ROAR
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
You're 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 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
You're gonna hear me ROAR
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
You'll hear me ROAR
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
You're gonna hear me ROAR...
The song "Roar" by Macy Kate is an inspiring anthem about self-empowerment and finding one's own voice. The first verse describes the singer's past behavior of being afraid to speak up and taking a backseat to avoid conflict. However, it soon becomes clear that this behavior was not fulfilling, and the singer realizes that they have a choice in the matter. The lines "I let you push me past the breaking point, I stood for nothing, so I fell for everything" emphasize how allowing others to control one's life can lead to feeling helpless and powerless.
The chorus is the most catchy and meaningful part of the song. The repeated line "you're gonna hear me roar" is a declaration that the singer is done with being held back and will now take control of their own life. The comparison to a tiger and a lion reinforces the idea of strength and power, and the image of "dancing through fire" suggests that the singer is ready for any challenge. The reference to Muhammad Ali's famous quote "float like a butterfly, sting like a bee" further emphasizes the message of being a fighter.
The second verse shows the singer's transformation into a self-made hero, who no longer lets others hold them down. The imagery of brushing off the dust and the sound of thunder imply that the singer is strong and unstoppable. The repetition of "get ready 'cause I've had enough" emphasizes how the singer has reached their limit and is ready to take action.
Overall, "Roar" is a powerful message about being true to oneself and not letting others control one's life. It's a song about empowerment, resilience, and determination.
Line by Line Meaning
I used to bite my tongue and hold my breath
In the past, I used to remain silent and not express myself out of fear.
Scared to rock the boat and make a mess
I was afraid to speak my mind and cause trouble.
So I sat quietly, agreed politely
I kept quiet and went along with what others said, even if I didn't agree with it.
I guess that I forgot I had a choice
I didn't realize that I had the option to speak up and make my own decisions.
I let you push me past the breaking point
I allowed someone to push me too far, causing me to reach my limit.
I stood for nothing, so I fell for everything
I didn't have any strong beliefs or convictions, so I ended up being influenced by everything around me.
You held me down, but I got up
Although you tried to bring me down, I didn't stay down and I kept going.
Already brushing off the dust
I've already moved past the obstacles that you put in my way.
You hear my voice, you hear that sound
Now that I've found my voice, you can hear me and my message loud and clear.
Like thunder, gonna shake the ground
I'm going to make an impact and shake things up with my words and actions.
Get ready cause I've had enough
I've reached my limit and I'm not going to put up with this treatment anymore.
I see it all, I see it now
I finally understand the situation and what needs to be done.
I got the eye of the tiger, a fighter, dancing through the fire
I have the confidence and strength of a champion, pushing through any obstacles in my way.
Cause I am a champion and you're gonna hear me ROAR
I am strong, I am confident, and I won't be silenced.
Louder, louder than a lion
My message and voice will be heard and acknowledged, just like a lion's roar.
Now I'm floating like a butterfly
After all my struggles, I'm finally feeling light and free.
Stinging like a bee I earned my stripes
I've overcome my challenges and now have the experience and confidence to be successful.
I went from zero, to my own hero
I've gone from feeling like nothing to becoming my own inspiration and motivation.
Writer(s): MARTIN MAX, BONNIE MCKEE, KATY PERRY, HENRY WALTER, LUKASZ GOTTWALD
Contributed by Jacob T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@airsoul366
Geez, everytime Macy says ''Gonna'' in the chorus, I get so mesmerized.
@ImaginexFuture
2:51 Everyone always want to experience something like that. Stand in the middle of a big city, with all the tumult around and not worrying about people doing just what you love! :)
@EmmyRuss
the part in the times square is AMAZING!!
@laneylikewhoa
Why are people saying there's too much auto-tune? Do you even KNOW what auto-tune sounds like? Obviously not, because this cover is not auto-tuned much, if at ALL. I don't know why people insist that someone who is able to sing a song well MUST be using auto-tune. It's fully possible without it, people. Jeez. And take some time to learn what auto-tune actually sounds like, please.
@Jade7960
lol!! you are right... XD
@somanopocari
Better than Katy Perry
@iqgutten
If someone don't know what autotune is. Go listen to Cher - Believe. She uses it as an gimmick. But there it's really obvious what autotune is.
@gamertyty1004
Laney Penn oyeah
@ChristineKiberg
Macy Kate's voice is incredible.
@fadielahel2771
the dude playing the guitar with the loose pants and the drummer they are gorgeous af and amazing singing Macy!