1. A neo-rockabilly band… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists using this name.
1. A neo-rockabilly band from the United Kingdom
2. A melodic hardcore band from Ohio, United States
3. A heavy metal band from Germany
4. A metalcore band from Australia
5. A gothic metal band from Indonesia
6. A hardcore band from Virginia, United States
7. A hardcore band from Swindon, England
8. A hardcore band from Cambridgeshire, England now called First Breath.
9. An ambient hardcore band from San Antonio, TX.
10. Oi! band from Russia.
11. ResTLess - alternative/punk/reggae band from Russia, Kursk.
12. American melodic rock band founded in 1990's in Los Angeles, formerly known as Freelance.
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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
Already brushing off the dust
Like thunder, gonna shake your 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
You're gonna hear me roar
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
You're gonna hear me roar
You're gonna hear me roar
You're gonna hear me roar
The lyrics to "Roar" by Katy Perry are empowering and suggest a discovery of personal strength after being pushed around or held down. The opening lines suggest a previous lack of assertiveness, as the singer describes having bitten their tongue and held their breath, afraid to rock the boat or make a mess. But the singer comes to realize that they do have a choice and that they were pushed past their breaking point.
The chorus asserts this newfound strength: "You held me down, but I got up / Already brushing off the dust." The singer's voice is like thunder and is going to shake the ground. This comes across as a message to anyone who had previously underestimated or mistreated the singer - now they're going to hear them roar. The image of dancing through the fire and fighting like a tiger suggests that the singer is ready for anything and nothing can break them.
Overall, the lyrics to "Roar" are a powerful anthem for anyone who has been pushed around or held back, urging them to find their voice and assert themselves. The image of a lion's roar is often associated with strength and power, and this song suggests that the singer has found these qualities within themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
I used to bite my tongue and hold my breath
I used to stay quiet and avoid confrontation.
Scared to rock the boat and make a mess
I was afraid of causing problems or making things worse.
So I sat quietly, agreed politely
I didn't speak up or express my own opinions, I just went along with what others said or did.
I guess that I forgot I had a choice
I didn't realize that I had the power to make my own decisions or stand up for myself.
I let you push me past the breaking point
I allowed others to push me too far, to the point of breaking down or giving up.
I stood for nothing, so I fell for everything
I didn't have any strong beliefs or values, so I was easily influenced or swayed by others.
You held me down, but I got up
Despite facing obstacles or setbacks, I didn't give up or let others control me.
Already brushing off the dust
I quickly recovered from my struggles or failures and moved forward.
You hear my voice, you hear that sound
Others can now hear me speaking up and expressing myself.
Like thunder, gonna shake your ground
My words and actions will be powerful and influential, causing others to take notice.
Get ready cause I've had enough
I've reached my limit and won't tolerate any more mistreatment or disrespect.
I see it all, I see it now
I've gained clarity and perspective on my situation, and won't ignore any warning signs or red flags.
I got the eye of the tiger, a fighter, dancing through the fire
I'm determined to overcome any obstacles, and won't let anything stand in my way.
'Cause I am a champion and you're gonna hear me roar
I am confident and strong, and won't allow anyone to belittle or diminish my worth.
Louder, louder than a lion
My voice and presence will be even more powerful and influential than the fiercest animal in the animal kingdom.
You're gonna hear me roar
Others will finally hear my strength and determination, and will recognize that I'm not someone to be underestimated or ignored.
Writer(s): John D. Loudermilk
Contributed by Luke C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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