Beat of My Own Drum
Dance to Your Own Rhythm: Embracing Individuality in Christie Lamb's Beat of My Own Drum
Lyrics
Tell me who made history by following all of the rules
Tells the listener to identify those who made history by following conventional rules.
Tell me why you think I shouldn't try and take a walk in their shoes, their shoes
Asks why the listener believes the speaker should avoid trying to understand and experience others' perspectives.
They say don't talk too much
Conveys the advice to not speak excessively.
Don't fight too much
Advises against excessive fighting or conflict.
Don't rock the boat
Suggests not disturbing the status quo or causing trouble.
Don't push your luck
Warns against taking unnecessary risks or tempting fate.
Blend in with the crowd
Encourages blending in with the crowd.
What's wrong with standing out
Questions the negative connotation associated with standing out from the crowd.
I'm gonna dance dance dance to the beat of my own drum
Expresses the speaker's determination to dance to their own rhythm, defying societal norms.
I'll close my eyes and throw my heart open
Describes the speaker closing their eyes and embracing vulnerability by opening their heart.
I'll make a little noise, I'll raise up my voice
Declares the intention to make noise and raise one's voice when the opportunity arises.
Sing it out every time I get the chance
Commits to singing out loud every chance the speaker gets.
I'm gonna dance dance dance to the beat of my own drum
Reiterates the determination to dance to one's own rhythm.
Show me where the line is and I'll be the one to colour outside it
Challenges conventional boundaries and expresses a willingness to go beyond them.
Show me where the wall is and you know I'll only wanna climb it (I'll climb it)
Expresses a desire to overcome obstacles, using climbing as a metaphor.
You can't rein me in
Asserts that the speaker cannot be restrained.
Can't fence me in
Emphasizes the speaker's resistance to being confined.
Can't hold me back
Declares the speaker cannot be held back or hindered.
Can't catch the wind
Uses the metaphor of wind, signifying freedom and elusiveness.
Or keep me on the ground
States that the speaker cannot be kept grounded.
You can't bring me down
Asserts that external forces cannot bring the speaker down.
I'm gonna dance dance dance to the beat of my own drum
Repeats the determination to dance to one's own rhythm.
I'll close my eyes and throw my heart open.
Reiterates the speaker's vulnerability and openness.
I'll make a little noise, I'll raise up my voice
Restates the intention to make noise and raise one's voice.
Sing it out every time I get the chance
Reaffirms the commitment to sing out loud whenever possible.
I'm gonna dance dance dance to the beat of my own drum
Emphasizes the determination to dance to one's own rhythm.
Oh oh, oh oh, oh
Expresses the joy and freedom associated with dancing to the beat of one's own drum.
I'm gonna dance dance dance
-Oh oh, oh oh, oh
-I'm gonna raise my hands
-Oh oh, oh oh, oh
-I'm gonna dance dance dance
-Oh oh, oh oh, oh
-Every time every time every time
-I'm gonna dance dance dance to the beat of my own drum
Repeats the speaker's commitment to dancing to their own rhythm, making noise, and singing out loud.
I'll close my eyes and throw my heart open.
-I'll make a little noise, I'll raise up my voice
-Sing it out every time I get the chance
-I'm gonna dance dance dance to the beat of my own drum
Reiterates the determination to dance to one's own rhythm.
Oh oh, oh oh, oh the beat of my own drum
Emphasizes the uniqueness of the speaker's drumbeat.
Oh oh, oh oh, oh the beat of my own drum
-I'll dance dance dance to the beat of my own drum
Repeats the commitment to dance to the beat of the speaker's own drum.
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