Roar
Sassydee Lyrics


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I used to bite my tongue and hold my breath
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!)
Already brushing off the dust
You hear my voice, your hear that sound
Like thunder, gonna shake the ground
You held me down, but I got up
Get ready 'cause I 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 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, your hear that sound
Like thunder, gonna shake the 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 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 oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
You're gonna hear me roar!
Roar, roar, roar, roar, 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 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 oh oh oh oh




Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
You're gonna hear me roar!

Overall Meaning

In the first few lines of the song, the singer talks about how they used to suppress their true feelings and opinions. They would bite their tongue and hold their breath, not wanting to cause any trouble or make a mess. They would quietly agree with others, forgetting that they had a choice in the matter. But as time goes on, they realize that they have let others push them beyond their limits, causing them to stand for nothing and fall for everything.


However, despite the singer feeling held down by someone or something, they manage to rise above it. They brush off the dust and find the strength to speak up for themselves. Their voice becomes powerful, like thunder that shakes the ground. The singer is determined to let their voice be heard and not let anyone or anything hold them back anymore. They have the eye of the tiger, symbolizing their fierce determination and resilience.


The chorus of the song emphasizes the singer's newfound confidence and strength. They declare themselves a champion, ready to overcome any obstacle that comes their way. They want everyone to hear their roar, which represents their self-expression and determination to be heard. They want to be louder than a lion, a symbol of power and strength. The repetition of "oh oh oh" in the chorus adds to the empowering and anthemic vibe of the song.


In the second verse, the singer compares themselves to a butterfly and a bee. They have transformed from being nothing to becoming their own hero. They have earned their stripes, symbolizing their achievements and growth. The singer continues to assert themselves, brushing off the dust and letting their voice be heard. They remind themselves and others that they have the eye of the tiger, representing their unwavering determination and resilience.


Overall, the lyrics of "Roar" convey a message of empowerment and self-belief. It speaks to those who have felt suppressed, reminding them that they have the power to rise above their circumstances and be heard. The song encourages individuals to find their own voice, stand up for themselves, and embrace their strength as champions.


Line by Line Meaning

I used to bite my tongue and hold my breath
I used to stay quiet and suppress my feelings


Scared to rock the boat and make a mess
Afraid to take risks and cause chaos


So I sat quietly, agreed politely
So I remained silent and complied with others


I guess that I forgot I had a choice
I guess I forgot that I could have my own say


I let you push me past the breaking point
I allowed you to go beyond what I could handle


I stood for nothing, so I fell for everything
I had no principles, so I accepted everything


You held me down, but I got up (hey!)
You tried to control me, but I rose above it


Already brushing off the dust
Already moving on from the past


You hear my voice, you hear that sound
You notice my presence, you hear my strength


Like thunder, gonna shake the ground
Like a powerful force, I'm going to make an impact


Get ready 'cause I had enough
Prepare yourself because I am fed up


I see it all, I see it now
I understand everything clearly now


I got the eye of the tiger, a fighter
I have the fierce determination of a fighter


Dancing through the fire
Moving gracefully through challenges and obstacles


'Cause I am a champion, and you're gonna hear me roar
Because I am a victorious and strong individual, and you will witness my power


Louder, louder than a lion
Loud and powerful, surpassing the strength of a lion


You're gonna hear me roar!
You will experience the force of my presence!


Now I'm floating like a butterfly
Now I am soaring gracefully, like a butterfly


Stinging like a bee, I earned my stripes
Asserting myself fiercely, I have proven myself


I went from zero to my own hero
I transformed from having nothing to becoming my own source of inspiration


Roar, roar, roar, roar, roar!
Expressing my strength and power through roaring




Lyrics Ā© CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Lukasz Gottwald, Max Martin, Bonnie Leigh McKee, Katy Perry, Henry Walter

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