In March 2007, she started to post YouTube videos of herself singing popular cover songs of that time, in front of her white closet doors which have now become her trademark. The first video she posted was of her singing "Listen" by Beyonce, from the movie Dreamgirls. Soon after, viewers began requesting songs for Savannah to post. She covered everything from Miley Cyrus's "7 things" to "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" from the Wizards of
Oz.
In the fall of 2007, Savannah recorded the first song “Goodbyes” that she wrote during middle school graduation about her best friend. "Goodbyes" was Savannah's debut single on Radio Disney, and it stayed on Radio Disney's Top 30 Countdown for 18 weeks and peeked at #5. This still holds the record for the highest charted song by an unsigned artist.
"Goodbyes" made it to Radio Disney's Top 10 Summer Songs and Top 50 Songs of 2008. For 2 months that fall, Savannah was the opening act of Nat & Alex Wolff's tour.
During 2009 Savannah released two more singles on Radio Disney, "If You Only Knew" and "Fighting For My Life". She also participated in a project for Zoovolution, where she narrated an audio book called "Fur Trade" and recorded a song to help raise awareness about cruelty against animals. She recorded a song for the “Tinkerbell and the Lost
Treasure Soundtrack”, as well as a cover of "Little Wonders" from “Meet the Robinsons, for the Disney Mania 7 released in 2010.
In 2010 she performed her new single, “Be Original”, on the Coca Cola Red Carpet Pre Show for the American Music Awards. This song received heavy rotation on Radio Disney reaching #13 on the Top 30 Countdown and ended up being one of the top 50 songs of 2010. Savannah was voted by twitter entries to be one of the top 10 artist breakout artist of 2011.
Roar
Savannah Outen 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
You hear my voice, you 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
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
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
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
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
You'll hear me ROAR
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
You're gonna hear me ROAR
Roar-or, roar-or, roar-or, roar-or, roar-or
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
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
You'll hear me ROAR
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
You're gonna hear me ROAR
The lyrics of Savannah Outen's song Roar are about finding your voice and standing up for yourself. The first verse is about how the singer used to be afraid to speak up and would go along with what others wanted instead of standing up for herself. She realizes that she has a choice and that she has let others push her past her limits. The chorus is about how she is no longer going to let others hold her down and that she will make her voice heard. She proclaims that she is a champion and that people will hear her roar.
The second verse is about how the singer has transformed from being held down to being able to stand up for herself. She compares herself to a butterfly that is now able to sting like a bee and has earned her stripes. The chorus repeats the same message of the first chorus, that she is a champion who will make herself heard.
Line by Line Meaning
I used to bite my tongue and hold my breath
I used to stay quiet and not speak up
Scared to rock the boat and make a mess
I was afraid of making any trouble or causing any issues
So I sat quietly, agreed politely
I didn't voice my real thoughts and simply agreed with others to avoid conflict
I guess that I forgot I had a choice
I realized that I do have a choice and can speak up for myself
I let you push me past the breaking point
I allowed others to push me too far and reach a state of exhaustion, both mentally and physically
I stood for nothing, so I fell for everything
I had no values or principles to stand up for and ended up agreeing with anything and everything
You held me down, but I got up
You tried to suppress me, but I rose above it
Already brushing off the dust
I shook off the negativity and moved on
You hear my voice, you hear that sound
You can hear the strength and determination in my voice
Like thunder, gonna shake the ground
My determination is powerful enough to make a significant impact
Get ready cause I've had enough
I'm done with being suppressed and controlled
I see it all, I see it now
I finally realize that I can make a change and have control over my life
I got the eye of the tiger, a fighter, dancing through the fire
I am strong and capable, facing my struggles head-on
‘Cause I am a champion and you're gonna hear me ROAR
I am a winner and I'm going to make my voice heard
Louder, louder than a lion
My strength is louder and more powerful than anyone else's
You're gonna hear me roar
You will feel the full force of my determination and strength
Now I'm floating like a butterfly
I am light and free, unburdened by my previous doubts and fears
Stinging like a bee I earned my stripes
I am fighting back strongly, having achieved a level of honed expertise and skill
I went from zero, to my own hero
I was nothing and now I am my own hero
Roar-or, roar-or, roar-or, roar-or, roar-or
The sound of my voice is like a continuous roar, unrelenting and not to be ignored
Contributed by Amelia O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Kathe Azeredo
Canta fácil! Queria uma voz dessa rs
Harris Irving Belleza
Only then when I found this cover that I was able to appreciate this song by Katy Perry. You've got a great powerful voice Savannah. Thanks for the cover 🎸🎙🎶👩💕
Ali Brustofski
LOVE your version of this girl! xo
Leila Marques
Savannah, sua voz é divina. Todos os dias quando acordo, a primeira coisa que faço, é ligar o computador, e ouvi-la. Aí sim, meu dia fica maravilhoso. Um abraço! Brasil
Cleitton Fernando Oficial*
perfeita interpretação...
De uma forma diferente,e ao seu modo.
ótimo e parabéns gringaaaaaaaaa
sunshinesam26
Normally I don't like covers, but from the minute I started watching, I was totally blown away! Your voice is so unique, by the time you hit the chorus, I had goosebumps! Amazing job! Bravo!
Mrs. E Lentz
You never cease to AMAZE me!! You make every song your own, & that's what hooks me :)
Jesica Bignoli
Me gusta mucho mas esta canción que la original! Una voz excelente :)
sergio augusto
Muito bom!!!
Robert Maloney
everything went together perfectly. I didn't hear anything drowning out the other. loved the singing, very powerful. Great job on the cover.