Dance To The Beat Of My Own Drum Vivo Lyrics

Okay, let's talk about Vivo. Not the phone, the adorable kinkajou from the movie! More specifically, his song, "One of a Kind." Or as I like to call it, "Dance To The Beat Of My Own Drum."

Am I the Only One...?

I might be venturing into unpopular opinion territory here. But does anyone else think those lyrics are...a *little* bit over the top?

Don't get me wrong, I get the message. Be yourself! Embrace your individuality! We've heard it all before.

Seriously Though, The Lyrics...

"I dance to the beat of my own drum," he belts out. Okay, Vivo, we get it! You're unique. You're special.

But couldn't they have come up with something a *tad* more original? It's like they pulled that phrase straight from a motivational poster.

It's not that I hate the song. It's catchy. The animation is stunning. Lin-Manuel Miranda (yes, the *Lin-Manuel Miranda*) is involved. What is not to like.

The "Be Yourself" Trope

The "be yourself" trope is everywhere, isn't it? Movies, books, songs... even shampoo commercials tell us to embrace our inner weirdo.

And hey, I'm all for self-acceptance. But sometimes, I feel like these messages can be...a little bit much. Little too on the nose.

It's like being constantly reminded that you should be yourself, which then makes you wonder if you're *really* being yourself or just performing "being yourself."

Unpopular Opinion Incoming...

Here it is: sometimes, I *don't* want to dance to the beat of my own drum. Sometimes, I just want to blend in. To be normal. To avoid standing out like a singing kinkajou in a crowd.

Is that so wrong? Society pressure you to dance to your own beat, which is itself ironically make you feel pressured.

We all have those moments, right? When we're tired of being different, tired of being quirky, tired of being...us.

Maybe It's Just Me

Perhaps I'm reading too much into a kids' song. Maybe I'm just a cynical adult who needs to lighten up.

But the next time I hear Vivo singing about his unique drumming skills, I might just roll my eyes a little bit. Just a tiny roll.

Don't get me wrong, Vivo is a cutie pie. And his heart is in the right place.

A Little Nuance, Please!

All I'm saying is, maybe we need a little more nuance in our "be yourself" anthems. Maybe we need to acknowledge that sometimes, it's okay to just...be.

Without the pressure to be extraordinary. Without the pressure to be unique. Without the pressure to dance to the beat of any drum at all.

Maybe we just need a song about someone quietly sipping tea and watching Netflix. Now *that's* a relatable anthem.

Final Thoughts

So, am I completely alone in this? Or are there other "Dance To The Beat Of My Own Drum" skeptics out there? Let me know!

And hey, even if you disagree, that's totally fine. After all, we're all different. We all march to the beat of our own... wait, no. Never mind.

Vivo did bring a lot of joy, and no hate here towards Lin-Manuel Miranda for creating this cute animated movie.

Let Vivo dancing brings joy!