Bravery
Olsen Twins Lyrics
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'Cause I'm not scared of the dark
I've tasted buttermilk,
Sat through Jurassic Park
I've taken off my training wheels,
Used adult shampoo
Sometimes there's no limit
To these scary things I'll do
I don't hide in the closet
When I hear a thunderclap
I dunk my head in water,
I've sat on Santa's lap
I never bat an eye
When I get my measles shot
So when things get scary,
It's a good thing that I've got
Bravery
I'm loaded with bravery
When I'm in a pinch
I don't even flinch
I'm cool and I'm calm
Bravery
I'm brimming with bravery
I'm always prepared
And if I'm still scared
I get my Mom
First day at kindergarten,
Others might have wept
I sat and played with Legos,
At naptime, I just slept
I climb the tallest jungle gyms,
Slide the biggest slides
When I go to Disney World,
I ride the biggest rides
Last Friday at assembly
In front of the whole school
I played a singing carrot
And didn't lose my cool
I hopped out on that stage
And sang out clear and strong
In sticky situations
I always bring along
Bravery
Three cheers for bravery
The sight of a ghost
Won't turn me to toast
I'm better than bad
Bravery
I'm brimming with bravery
But if I despair
And Mom isn't there
there's always Dad
Wavery
When my knees get wavery
My heart's in my mouth
My nerves heading south
And I've got the shakes
Quavery
When my voice gets quavery
I suck in my gut
I'm mean and I'm lean
I swagger and strut
A P.T. Marine...
Left, right, left, right
I left those jitters behind
Bravery
Three cheers for bravery
You won't see us clench
When we're in the trench
Or when things get hairy
Bravery
Let's hear it for bravery
We're so full of bravery
It's scary!
The Olsen Twins' song "Bravery" is an anthem to courage, demonstrating how the young protagonist of the song is brave in the face of adversity, no matter the situation. The lyrics speak to the idea that bravery isn't about not feeling scared; instead, it's about doing what you need to do, which is relevant for anyone who has had to push through their fears to achieve their goals. The lyrics touch on some of the most common fears of a young child, such as the dark, thunderstorms, and vaccinations, and how the singer has overcome them to be brave.
The song highlights the idea that bravery isn't just an innate quality - it's something that the singer has worked on, something that she has practiced, and something that she has learned to rely on. As the song plays out, she goes from being brave in small things like taking off her training wheels, to becoming confident enough to play a singing carrot in front of her whole school.
Overall, "Bravery" encourages children to face their fears head-on as they grow and develop self-confidence by highlighting the importance of facing challenges head-on. The song suggests that parents can be a source of comfort and support when things get too scary, but ultimately, bravery comes from within.
Line by Line Meaning
I've given up my night light
I'm not afraid of darkness anymore
'Cause I'm not scared of the dark
I am now braver and can face my fears
I've tasted buttermilk,
I'm not afraid to try new things
Sat through Jurassic Park
I can handle scary movies
I've taken off my training wheels,
I'm not afraid of falling
Used adult shampoo
I can handle grown-up things
Sometimes there's no limit
I'm always pushing my boundaries
To these scary things I'll do
I'm brave and can face any challenge
I don't hide in the closet
I face my fears head-on
When I hear a thunderclap
even loud noises don't scare me
I dunk my head in water,
I'm not afraid to take risks
I've sat on Santa's lap
I'm not intimidated by authority figures
I never bat an eye
I don't show fear
When I get my measles shot
I can handle pain
So when things get scary,
I'm always ready
It's a good thing that I've got
my bravery to rely on
Bravery
I'm brave
I'm loaded with bravery
I have an abundance of courage
When I'm in a pinch
even in tough situations
I don't even flinch
I remain calm and composed
I'm cool and I'm calm
I have a confident and composed attitude
I'm brimming with bravery
I have uncontainable courage
I'm always prepared
I'm ready for anything
And if I'm still scared
even if I'm still afraid
I get my Mom
I turn to my mom for comfort
First day at kindergarten,
even on the first day of school
Others might have wept
others might have cried
I sat and played with Legos,
I'm not afraid to enjoy myself
At naptime, I just slept
I'm not afraid to rest
I climb the tallest jungle gyms,
I'm not afraid of heights
Slide the biggest slides
I'm not afraid of speed or slides
When I go to Disney World,
even at an amusement park like Disney World
I ride the biggest rides
I'm not afraid to challenge myself
Last Friday at assembly
even at school events
In front of the whole school
with a large audience watching
I played a singing carrot
I'm not afraid to perform
And didn't lose my cool
I remain calm and collected
I hopped out on that stage
I confidently took the stage
And sang out clear and strong
I'm a confident singer
In stick situations
when faced with difficult circumstances
I always bring along
my bravery helps me cope
Three cheers for bravery
a salute to my bravery
The sight of a ghost
even if I see something scary
Won't turn me to toast
I'm not easily frightened
I'm better than bad
I'm more than just okay
But if I despair
if I'm feeling hopeless
And Mom isn't there
even when my mom isn't around
there's always Dad
I can always rely on my dad
Wavery
I'm feeling uncertain
When my knees get wavery
when my knees start shaking
My heart's in my mouth
I'm feeling anxious
My nerves heading south
my nerves are failing
And I've got the shakes
my body is trembling
Quavery
my voice is shaky
When my voice gets quavery
even when my voice is shaky
I suck in my gut
I'm still brave despite being afraid
I'm mean and I'm lean
I'm tough and strong
I swagger and strut
I confidently walk with style
A P.T. Marine...
even like a tough Marine
Left, right, left, right
moving confidently forward
I left those jitters behind
I'm moving forward confidently
You won't see us clench
we remain composed
When we're in the trench
even in difficult situations
Or when things get hairy
even in scary situations
Let's hear it for bravery
a celebration of courage
We're so full of bravery
we're brave to the core
It's scary!
our level of courage is impressive
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