Monotone (Original)

Lyrics
I tried the fitting in thing.
Alright, let's see what I can bring.
I'd fight the part of me the that wanted to be unique.
So I tried living life in monotone,
Until I came to realize my life was not my own.
It wasn't easy but I finally tried to break the mold.
And when I did it, well, they thought it was hysterical.
Do I mind? A little bit, yes.
I lied. I'm really quite distressed.
Oh, why does what they say and do cut to the bone? Revert to monotone.
I. Try. To think before I speak.
I. Find. I'd rather be view as dull than weak.
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I tried the fitting in thing.
Alright, let's see what I can bring.
I'd fight the part of me the that wanted to be unique.
So I tried living life in monotone,
Until I came to realize my life was not my own.
It wasn't easy but I finally tried to break the mold.
And when I did it, well, they thought it was hysterical.
Do I mind? A little bit, yes.
I lied. I'm really quite distressed.
Oh, why does what they say and do cut to the bone? Revert to monotone.
Don't cry. Go to sleep. Just accept it when they leave. Don't fight. Stay alone. Always keep it monotone.
Don't feel. Keep in count. Never share the full amount. Live life on your own. Hang on to the monotone.
Hold up. Keep it down. Someone else could hear you now. Shut your mouth. Watch your tone. NEVER stray from monotone.
Who's there? Is it me? Or a living fallacy? Hand me stick or stone, fighting off the monotone.
That's not you. This is me! Hold your tongue. Let me speak! Mark my words. Mark mine too! I never needed you! Leave me be, self-talk, we're through.
See, I know I won't fit in. I understand I'll fail again. And you'll mock and laugh out loud when I dare to leave the crowd. Yet I alone escape the monotone.

[@graceannette]

Thank you for watching this video! Please also be sure to subscribe to my NEW music channel if you are interested in supporting my original music! I am working on transitioning to two channels to focus more on each audience ❤ Link to follow: kzbin.info/door/u7n0MV7Q05PVr7E8zrADLw Thank you for your love and support!

[@dougthebigdp314]

This song and the lyrics are breath taking in how simple and painful life can be and the pressure we put on ourselves to not stand out and be mediocre. But Grace you NOT anywhere close to mediocre!

[@teresamartin3080]

You have such a sweet voice! Really loved the song! Had never heard it before. My 95 yr old Mother thinks you sing so beautifully too and we both still enjoying watching your dance videos! Still keeping you in prayers!🙏 Have a wonderful & BLESSED week!! GOD BLESS YOU IN JESUS NAME WITH our love and prayers!!💖🛐💕🙏🙋

[@RiderVSRoad]

Love it Grace, it's time for you to put these on Spotify so I can listen wherever whenever. Love it, lyrics are so beautiful, really helps to escape the monotony :)

[@mr.neutral8807]

I'm completely blown away by this. Everything is incredible; the lyrics are clever, the singing is excellent, the instrumental is simple, but tasteful. Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to extract this from your head and hands, so that we all could hear it. I know it's really tough to see an idea through to the end. I wish I had the drive to complete something like this, and i'm genuinely inspired by you. This really made my day; great job, and keep up the good work :)

[@graceannette]

Thank you for your kind words and appreciation 💗 I genuinely value it.

[@JC-ts5ii]

Truly a beautiful song, the lyrics gave me chills, the melody is soothing as are the soulfulness of the vocals

[@themysticalshedsessions6981]

I just Love the simplicity of this video and what a great song !!

[@ojom52]

This could be a Disney princess song

[@Nizzumnuts]

Ehhh could be but disney aint that good so its better off not being thought about

[@brucepeters6748]

Great song and love the whole use of the text board. Very creative.

[@controlledburst]

Original!? This is quite clever writing! "My life was not my own" Amen to that - I say that all the time. Thanks for sharing your TRUE talents (I discovered this channel watching your amazing dance skills - you're multitalented)

[@sebastianethridge1935]

Every song, every freaking song is just perfect

[@ancientone3040]

Young Lady, once again I find a "New You". There are so many facets to your talents I get dizzy thinking about them. Forever your number one fan.

[@philwojtowicz4632]

Your song titles are so interesting they draw the listener right in. All of them!

[@philwojtowicz4632]

It's remarkable to hear how your voice breaks and wavers at times. Quite reminiscent of Dolores O'Riordan of the Cranberries and it's very endearing.

[@KevinGriffin404]

Thank you, this is awesome and just what I needed to hear!

[@TheWeirdWanderer]

Beautiful! You are a stunningly talented human being. Hearing your voice, seeing your smile, watching you dance ... you are a ray of sunshine in a world that can so easily get overcast. The world NEEDS people like you. Keep going ... please

[@pzzuo1387]

Very nice. And a REAL message too!

[@doyouevencare919]

When u actually understood the song,:😲 It's a masterpiece Specially that conversation at the end b/w monotone and you.....wow

[@graceannette]

Comments like this fill my heart to the brim. Thank you for affirming my music. 💗

[@mikaelanicholls8895]

Stumbled across your channel via the electro-swing stuff... this gave me legitimate goosebumps. This is beautiful

[@graceannette]

💗

[@ryluthy]

You make awesome music, keep it up!

[@booksquid856]

Wow! This song really is awesome! Quality lyrics and music.

[@loly9929]

"Revert back to monotone" part gave me the chills

[@GREENPOWERSCIENCE]

You are so amazing! New favorite channel.

[@juliahfl]

Love this song! You have a great voice! I'm dancing to this now 💃

[@titotti32wewewewe]

I don't know how one of your swingy videos came up on my recommendation, but I also love this. So you got one more subs (:

[@Noname-dk2gr]

The song is just perfect, there is nothing to say. Why i didn't see ya in America's got talent? Greetings from Uzbekistan...

[@PraveenRaj]

Lovely!!! Both the song and the video 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾💯

[@Theo-1984]

Very nice. The title reminds me of a poem I wrote called "metronome". I think I never quite finished it but for some reason I can't forget about it.

[@1FokkerAce]

Damn Grace..... that’s a really good song.

[@andreicato]

Love it! Just love the Grace of it!

[@johnnythunder4911]

This song resonates with me so damn much!!

[@BattleOfRagnarock]

Notification squad :D

[@rajvanshipraveen]

So nice…

[@ch4lk250]

I looove this!! Girls say this a lot, I know, but I really mean it when I say I feel really different from most other girls. I felt this song.

[@achillesbuchanan2095]

Well done, Grace. You are a star!

[@justicejoystick]

Wow what a beautiful voice!! You are so cool!

[@JoySongDesigns]

I love your voice and your words!

[@DCDUO]

Brilliant.

[@patrickd.mcginnis9103]

You speak for so many.

[@juliasutter6996]

Ugh I love so muuuuuuch ahhh

[@mandelbot5318]

Well, to my mind that’s both the title and the cover of the debut album sorted 👍

[@joshgotskills]

*monotone* yes! that was amazing!

[@Kay-rm6cv]

Grace, this is now on repeat in my head. Thanks. ;p

[@geetika3552]

This is amazing! Love the creativity.

[@wiktorszpak1405]

I'd love to hear it in studio version! Love the lyrics and music, keep going girl, You have huge amount of talent

[@nitsudnomraed5998]

Well! That was fascinating. Thank you!

[@graceannette]

Thank YOU for appreciating 😊

[@nitsudnomraed5998]

@@graceannetteYou are very welcome, you know Michelangelo said "Genius is the ability to accept endless failure." This song's lyrics exemplify that statement. I pray Our Heavenly Father will bless you in any and all your endeavors. Via con Dios.

[@jojodancer4947]

LOVE it sweety thank you!

[@veeramanigandan525]

Wow grace..... U r multitalent gril.. keep it up

[@deanvassos1394]

Wow, a good poet as well.

[@bsdiceman]

BRAVOOOOOOO! Thanks for this great song!

[@tonywalker8519]

This song is brilliant. No, it's better than that!

[@graceannette]

My heart just 💗 Thank you

[@Injudiciously]

Spectacular voice control.. no wonder you dance so well. Precision Timing. And then there's the words. Hello to a fellow real person. (Sorry am so rude to assume I am in the group).

[@graceannette]

Hello to you too! Welcome to the real person group (:

[@Nizzumnuts]

You should put this on spotify people (including me) would love to hear it personally this would be in my favorites because of the passive tone to it

[@johntaylor9320]

I knew I heard this song before. I love it.

[@rpm511]

Loved the song!

[@KinjiByy]

You're perfect...

[@karstensjstrmclausen1100]

🧡

[@Cr-in5cr]

Oh wow, this so greaat. You are really touching my heart with those lyrics and saying what i need to hear at the moment. Keep your work up, is there a possibilty to contact you and like support you? And would it be okay, if i would use this master piece for a video? I would post your youtube page underneath it. It would be so cool! Keep your work on! Greetings from Germany!

[@graceannette]

@Cr 7 Thank you for asking permission! You may use it as long as it is credited. Also, my contact is [e-mail]. Wishing you all the best in your endeavors.

[@nerb6833]

I bet you could do an amazing cover of the song "words" by anna graceman

[@marioaguilar4763]

Do you have any page to follow you

[@mikoy9241]

this great

[@mullerj143]

Do you have an IG?

[@garytanger965]

This sounds like Grace VanderWall s first song, ' I don t know my name'.. I still like this though :)

[@user-Nobody0123]

👏👏👏😀👌👍

[@loly9929]

You are so far from monotone my life things I wanna be able to do you should 3 singing,instrument,eletro swing you are craaaazy inspires my 14 yr s to get up by even a bi... Nvm You are cool

[@mullerj143]

Your voice sounds naturally autotuned, its crazy O_O

[@afinabul5334]

hhh