Defying Gravity

Sometimes I hear a song that describes my emotions so well that I think "Wow, I wish I had written that." Last night I was visiting friends and was introduced to some new music. Among the songs was "Defying Gravity", originally from the musical "Wicked" and more recently from the Glee soundtrack. I have not seen either, but I feel very blessed to have been introduced to this track.

This song could be pretty much about any sort of relationship, any kind of challenge, and would probably speak to almost anyone. To me its a crystal clear depiction of transition. Listening to this just makes me feel like taking on the world. But then, in so many ways, I guess I already am defying gravity, though someday I hope to fly much higher.

Here is a youtube link to one of the versions of the song as it was performed on Glee. Have a listen if you are curious.

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Defying Gravity-by Stephen Schwartz

Lyrics here transcribed by Shandy Alexis

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Something has changed within me.

Something is not the same.

I'm through with playing by

the rules of someone else's game.

Too late for second guessing.

Too late to go back to sleep.

It's time to trust my instincts,

close my eyes and leap.

It's time to try

defying gravity.

I think I'll try

defying gravity.

Kiss me goodbye,

I'm defying gravity

and you won't bring me down.

I'm through accepting limits,

'cause someone says they're so.

Some things I can not change,

but 'til I try I'll never know.

Too long I've been afraid of,

losing love I guess I've lost.

Well if that's love it comes at

much to high a cost.

I'd sooner buy,

defying gravity.

Kiss me goodbye,

I'me defying gravity.

I think I'll try

defying gravity,

and you won't bring me down.

I'd sooner buy,

defying gravity.

Kiss me goodbye,

I'me defying gravity.

I think I'll try

defying gravity,

and you won't bring me down...

...bring me down.

Ohh-oh-ohhhhhhhhhhhhhh!

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Enjoy!