Roar
Mini Pop Kids 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 (HEY!)
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...
The song "Roar" by Mini Pop Kids is about the transformation of an individual from being scared and passive to becoming a strong, confident, and empowered person. The lyrics express identifying and acknowledging one's own power and ability to make choices, stand up for oneself, and overcome obstacles. The line "I used to bite my tongue and hold my breath, Scared to rock the boat and make a mess" suggests a person who was afraid to speak up and take action due to fear of failure or disapproval. However, they then realize that they have the ability to change their situation by asserting themselves and finding their voice, demonstrated by the lyrics "You held me down, but I got up, Already brushing off the dust" and "I see it all, I see it now."
The chorus of the song reinforces a message of determination and strength, as the singer proclaims, "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." The use of animal imagery is a powerful tool in this context, symbolizing strength, confidence, and fearlessness.
Overall, the song highlights the importance of self-discovery and self-empowerment in overcoming fear, insecurity, and adversity. By finding their own strength and voice, the individual is able to assert themselves and make a positive change in their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
I used to bite my tongue and hold my breath
I used to keep quiet and refrain from speaking my mind.
Scared to rock the boat and make a mess
I was afraid of upsetting others and causing conflict.
So I sat quietly, agreed politely
My fear of conflict led me to just go along with what others said or did.
I guess that I forgot I had a choice
I forgot that I have the right to make my own decisions and stand up for what I believe in.
I let you push me past the breaking point
I allowed others to push me too far and cause me to feel overwhelmed and stressed.
I stood for nothing, so I fell for everything
By not taking a stand on anything, I ended up being influenced by everything and everyone around me.
You held me down, but I got up (HEY!)
Even though someone tried to hold me back or bring me down, I was able to rise above it.
Already brushing off the dust
I'm shaking off any negative experiences and moving forward.
You hear my voice, you hear that sound
Others can now hear me and recognize my presence and strength.
Like thunder gonna shake the ground
My voice and power will be so strong that it will make an impact and influence others.
Get ready 'cause I've had enough
I've reached my limit and I'm ready to take action.
I see it all, I see it now
I have a clear understanding of my situation and my options for moving forward.
I got the eye of the tiger, a fighter, dancing through the fire
I'm focused, determined, and willing to overcome obstacles.
'Cause I am a champion and you're gonna hear me roar
I'm confident in my abilities and ready to show the world what I'm made of.
Louder, louder than a lion
My strength and determination will be even more powerful than that of a lion.
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
This is a powerful and empowering statement, expressing my confidence and strength.
Now I'm floating like a butterfly
I'm light and graceful, but still strong and capable.
Stinging like a bee I earned my stripes
I've had my share of struggles and challenges, but I've risen above them and become stronger as a result.
I went from zero, to my own hero
I started from a place of feeling powerless or insignificant, but I've become my own source of inspiration and strength.
Ro-oar, ro-oar, ro-oar, ro-oar, ro-oar
This is a powerful and catchy expression of my strength and determination.
Writer(s): MARTIN MAX, BONNIE MCKEE, HENRY WALTER, KATY PERRY, LUKASZ GOTTWALD
Contributed by Sebastian R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.