Roar
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"Roar - Katy Perry"

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, you hear that sound
Like thunder gonna shake the ground
You held me down, but I got up (HEY!)
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 (HEY!)
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 (HEY!)
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...

Ro-oar, ro-oar, ro-oar, ro-oar, ro-oar

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...

Overall Meaning

The song "Roar" by Katy Perry is a powerful anthem about finding your voice and standing up for yourself. The first verse talks about how the singer used to hold back, afraid of causing conflict or making a mistake. She allowed others to control her and had no sense of autonomy or agency. However, in the chorus, she asserts that she is done with being passive and hesitant. She has the eye of the tiger, which represents strength and determination, and she is going to use that to fight through any obstacle.

The second verse continues the theme of transformation and self-empowerment. The singer compares herself to a butterfly, a creature that undergoes a metamorphosis before emerging as something new and beautiful. She has earned her stripes, implying that she has worked hard for her success and recognition. This verse also emphasizes that the transformation was entirely self-driven - she did it on her own, without anyone else's help.

The chorus repeats twice more, each time with more intensity and confidence. The repetition of the phrase "you're gonna hear me roar" makes it clear that the singer is no longer willing to be silenced or ignored.

Overall, the song is a powerful message about finding your inner strength and being unapologetically yourself. It encourages listeners to be confident and resilient, no matter what challenges they may face.

Line by Line Meaning

I used to bite my tongue and hold my breath
I used to keep quiet and not speak up or express myself

Scared to rock the boat and make a mess
I was afraid of causing trouble or disrupting the status quo

So I sat quietly, agreed politely
I went along with what others wanted, even if I didn't agree

I guess that I forgot I had a choice
I didn't realize that I had the power to make my own decisions

I let you push me past the breaking point
I allowed others to push me too far and I couldn't take it anymore

I stood for nothing, so I fell for everything
I didn't have any strong beliefs or principles, so I was easily influenced and swayed by others

You held me down, but I got up (HEY!)
You tried to keep me down, but I refused to stay there and I'm getting back up

Already brushing off the dust
I'm quickly getting back on my feet and not letting my past failures hold me down

You hear my voice, you hear that sound
I'm making myself heard and I demand to be taken seriously

Like thunder gonna shake the ground
My voice and presence is powerful and impactful, like thunder that can shake the earth

Get ready 'cause I've had enough
I'm ready to take a stand and fight back because I've reached my limit

I see it all, I see it now
I understand the situation clearly and I'm not going to be blind to it anymore

I got the eye of the tiger, a fighter, dancing through the fire
I have the fierce determination and strength to overcome any obstacles, even when it's difficult

'Cause I am a champion and you're gonna hear me roar
I am powerful and confident, and I'm not going to back down

Louder, louder than a lion
My voice and message is stronger and more impactful than anyone or anything trying to hold me down

You're gonna hear me roar
I'm not going to be silenced or ignored anymore

Now I'm floating like a butterfly
I'm light and graceful, but also strong and resilient

Stinging like a bee I earned my stripes
I've put in the work and gained the experience to become a force to be reckoned with

I went from zero, to my own hero
I've transformed myself from someone who was powerless to someone who is empowered and can now stand up for themselves

Ro-oar, ro-oar, ro-oar, ro-oar, ro-oar
This is the sound of my power and strength, and I won't be silenced

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