Practice Practice Practice
Mary-Kate & Ashley Olsen Lyrics


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How does a prima graduate from ballerina
I'll give you a little clue
To be in a world-class ballet company
There's one thing that you must love to do

Chorus:
Practice, practice, practice
If at first you don't succeed
Don't give up just keep on trying
Til you get up to speed

First position, second position, third and fourth and fifth
Plies makes you sleek and strong
But first you're gonna be stiff
Time to do our releves
Then our Pas be bourrees
We're dizzy doing pirouettes
We love our Grande Jetes

Practice, practice, practice
At the ballet barre
This is what you love to do to be a ballet star
Do your best and you'll get better
Just don't call it quits
All at once, you'll find that you're so flexible
You can even do the splits

Chorus

First position, second position, on and on it goes
And one day you'll do aerobettes
Standing on your toes

For each and every one percent of style and inspiration
A New York City ballerina gives it
Ninety-nine percent perspiration

Practice, practice, practice




Will surely make you number one
But you don't have to be a prima just to have some fun

Overall Meaning

The Mary-Kate & Ashley Olsen song "Practice Practice Practice" is an inspiring tune about the dedication and hard work required to become a professional ballerina. The lyrics begin with the question of how a prima ballerina graduates from her profession, and the answer is revealed by the chorus: practice. The song emphasizes the importance of perseverance and not giving up, even if it takes time to improve.


The lyrics go on to describe some of the basic steps and movements of ballet, such as plies, releves, pas de bourrees, and pirouettes. The song acknowledges that these moves can be difficult and cause dizziness or stiffness at first, but with practice, they can be mastered. The chorus repeats throughout the song, encouraging listeners to keep trying and not give up until they reach their goals.


The final verse of the song mentions that becoming a prima ballerina requires a significant amount of perspiration, or hard work, as well as inspiration and style. However, the message of the song is that anyone can enjoy ballet and improve with practice, regardless of whether they become a professional dancer.


Overall, "Practice Practice Practice" is an upbeat and motivational song that celebrates the beauty and hard work of ballet. It encourages listeners to keep trying and pushing themselves, even if they experience setbacks or difficulty.


Line by Line Meaning

How does a prima graduate from ballerina
What does it take for a ballerina to reach the level of a prima?


I'll give you a little clue
Here's a hint for you.


To be in a world-class ballet company
In order to be a part of a top-level ballet company.


There's one thing that you must love to do
You must have a deep love for one thing.


Chorus:
Refrain:


Practice, practice, practice
Repetition is key.


If at first you don't succeed
If you fail the first time you try.


Don't give up just keep on trying
Don't quit, just keep trying.


Til you get up to speed
Until you get fast and efficient.


First position, second position, third and fourth and fifth
Different positions in ballet.


Plies makes you sleek and strong
A specific exercise that helps you become elegant and powerful.


But first you're gonna be stiff
It's going to be difficult at first.


Time to do our releves
Performing a specific move on the ball of your foot.


Then our Pas be bourrees
Another specific move in ballet.


We're dizzy doing pirouettes
Spinning around and around can make you feel lightheaded.


We love our Grande Jetes
Performing a big jump is exhilarating.


Practice, practice, practice
Repetition is key.


At the ballet barre
A specific piece of equipment used in ballet.


This is what you love to do to be a ballet star
This is how you become successful in ballet.


Do your best and you'll get better
If you try your hardest, you will improve.


Just don't call it quits
Don't give up.


All at once, you'll find that you're so flexible
After a while, you'll be very limber.


You can even do the splits
A specific flexibility move in which the legs are stretched apart.


Chorus
Refrain


First position, second position, on and on it goes
Continuing with different positions in ballet.


And one day you'll do aerobettes
Someday you'll be able to do specific jumps.


Standing on your toes
Performing a specific move on the tips of your toes.


For each and every one percent of style and inspiration
A tiny amount of the creativity and inspiration required for ballet.


A New York City ballerina gives it
Top ballet dancers in New York City have this level of dedication.


Ninety-nine percent perspiration
99% of being successful in ballet is working very hard.


Practice, practice, practice
Repetition is key.


Will surely make you number one
Working hard guarantees success.


But you don't have to be a prima just to have some fun
You can still enjoy ballet even if you don't become a top-level ballerina.




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babygurl20007

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