Following his appearance on Britain's Got Talent, Ronan signed a recording contract with Sony Music. He subsequently released his self-titled debut album on October 24, 2011. The album mainly consisted of cover songs and was a modest success, charting at #22 on the UK Albums Chart. The lead single, 'A Thousand Miles', however failed to chart and Ronan was dropped by Sony and his management company.
Ronan has since released a number of non-album singles, including 'We Are Shooting Stars' and 'Move'. He released in second-album in 2018, aged 20.
Defined
Ronan Parke Lyrics
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Too many words, Too many names.
I’m too tired to play, in their selfish games
I’m holding back, until there gone...
It’s a feeling that, I’ve known for too long
Bridge
And to the music, I close my eyes...
That…
Chorus
I can't and wont be defined, no no, I live my own life...
I’m free... to be, nothing but me… I’m free... to be... me
Verse 2
All of my life, All of these tears
All my dreams, and all of my fears
I’ve had to learn to let them fall
Cos they don’t own me at all
Bridge
And to the music, I close my eyes...
Just breathing, heart beating, and realise
That…
Chorus
I can't and wont be defined, no no, I live my own life...
I’m free... to be, nothing but me… I’m free... to be... me
Middle 8 / (Break Down)
Always gonna be, people tryna hate...
Cos thier life isn't quite ina right place
Just walking, talking with no aims...
Wasting time on meanless games
Outro Chorus
I can't and wont be defined, no no, I live my own life...
I’m free... to be, nothing but me… I’m free... to be... me
The lyrics of Ronan Parke's song "Defined" revolve around the idea of personal freedom, breaking out of stereotypes and avoiding being defined by other people or societal expectations. In the verses, the singer expresses his exhaustion with the "selfish games" played by others and how he holds back until they are gone. He acknowledges that he has felt this way for too long, suggesting a societal pressure to conform.
The bridge introduces the power of music as a tool for escape and self-realization. The singer says that he closes his eyes and lets the music transport him, reminding him of his own breathing and heartbeat. The chorus is a declaration of personal liberation, proclaiming that he refuses to be defined by others and that he is free to be himself. The singer seems to be telling his listeners that they too can find freedom through music and self-expression.
The middle 8 section of the song is a breakdown in which the singer points out that there will always be people who try to hate or bring others down because they are unhappy with their own lives. He encourages listeners to focus instead on their own goals and not waste time on meaningless games. The song ends with a final chorus repeating the message of personal freedom and self-determination.
Line by Line Meaning
Too many words, Too many names.
There are too many people to keep track of and too much talk that is unnecessary.
I'm too tired to play, in their selfish games
I am exhausted from trying to navigate the selfish and manipulative behavior of others.
I’m holding back, until there gone...
I am waiting and holding myself back until those who cause me stress and pain are no longer present.
It’s a feeling that, I’ve known for too long
This feeling of being suffocated and held back by others is not new to me and has been ongoing.
And to the music, I close my eyes...
I find solace and comfort in music, and listening with my eyes closed allows me to focus on the sound.
Just breathing, heart beating, and realise
By focusing on my breath and heartbeat while I listen to music, I am able to come to a realization.
I can't and wont be defined, no no, I live my own life...
I refuse to let others label or limit me, I am living life on my own terms.
I’m free... to be, nothing but me… I’m free... to be... me
I am free to be myself without any constraints or expectations from others.
All of my life, All of these tears
I have experienced a lot of emotions and events in my life that have brought me to tears.
All my dreams, and all of my fears
I have many aspirations and also many things that frighten me.
I’ve had to learn to let them fall
I have learned to let go of these emotions and not let them control me.
Cos they don’t own me at all
These emotions and fears do not control who I am as a person.
Always gonna be, people tryna hate...
There will always be individuals who will try to bring me down with their negative attitude.
Cos thier life isn't quite ina right place
These people lash out because of their own personal problems and dissatisfaction with their life.
Just walking, talking with no aims...
Their actions are aimless and without a clear thought or purpose.
Wasting time on meanless games
These people are wasting time and energy on pointless and unproductive activities.
Contributed by Victoria B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.