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I decided a long time ago 00:15
I would write my own chronicle 00:17
That ain't me 00:19
Nor is following a lead 00:20
Lemme build what I see 00:22
You know it starts with a piece 00:24
Give it time, let it breathe 00:25
Instead of suffocating crazy dreams 00:27
Till it starts paying off (Hey) 00:30
Till it starts paying off (Hey) 00:31
Till it starts paying off (Hey) 00:33
Till it starts paying off (Hey) 00:35
Till it starts paying off 00:36
And when it pays off, pays off 00:38
It feels so good inside 00:41
Screaming I told you, I told you 00:45
And the only way it happened was mine 00:47
When it was time I got butterflies 00:49
Don't look surprised, girl 00:57
With a dream this size, Yeah 01:00
Everything seems so easy for other guys 01:05
But I never moved my eyes 01:11
It takes a thousand tries 01:14
Till it starts paying off (Hey) 01:19
Till it starts paying off (Hey) 01:20
Till it starts paying off (Hey) 01:22
Till it starts paying off (Hey) 01:24
Till it starts paying off 01:25
And when it pays off, pays off 01:28
It feels so good inside 01:32
Screaming I told you, I told you 01:35
Ain't happen any other way but mine 01:38
Never took days off, days off 01:42
If they hated now they want to die 01:46
Finding that brick and where it goes to 01:50
So we keep stacking high, high, high 01:52
Piece by piece 02:02
Piece by piece 02:03
Piece by piece 02:05
Piece by piece 02:07
Piece by piece 02:08
Piece by piece 02:10
Piece by piece 02:11
Piece by piece 02:13
Piece by piece 02:15
And when it pays off, pays off 02:18
It feels so good inside 02:22
Screaming I told you, I told you 02:26
Ain't happen any other way but mine 02:29
Never took days off, days off 02:32
If they hated now they want to die 02:36
Finding that brick and where it goes to 02:40
So we keep stacking high, high, high 02:42
Piece by piece 02:52
Piece by piece 02:54
Piece by piece 02:55
Piece by piece 02:57
Whoa 03:00

Piece By Piece – English Lyrics

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Pharrell Williams, Princess Anne High School Fabulous Marching Cavaliers
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Dive into the world of "Piece By Piece," a powerful and uplifting song by Pharrell Williams and Princess Anne High School's Fabulous Marching Cavaliers. This track, the theme for Pharrell's LEGO biopic, is a fantastic way to engage with English through its clear storytelling and inspiring message. Listen closely to the lyrics to understand themes of perseverance and building your dreams step by step. The song's optimistic tone and collaborative spirit make it a unique and special listen, offering insights into motivation and creativity that resonate universally.

[English]

I decided a long time ago
I would write my own chronicle
That ain't me
Nor is following a lead
Lemme build what I see
You know it starts with a piece
Give it time, let it breathe
Instead of suffocating crazy dreams
Till it starts paying off (Hey)
Till it starts paying off (Hey)
Till it starts paying off (Hey)
Till it starts paying off (Hey)
Till it starts paying off
And when it pays off, pays off
It feels so good inside
Screaming I told you, I told you
And the only way it happened was mine
When it was time I got butterflies
Don't look surprised, girl
With a dream this size, Yeah
Everything seems so easy for other guys
But I never moved my eyes
It takes a thousand tries
Till it starts paying off (Hey)
Till it starts paying off (Hey)
Till it starts paying off (Hey)
Till it starts paying off (Hey)
Till it starts paying off
And when it pays off, pays off
It feels so good inside
Screaming I told you, I told you
Ain't happen any other way but mine
Never took days off, days off
If they hated now they want to die
Finding that brick and where it goes to
So we keep stacking high, high, high
Piece by piece
Piece by piece
Piece by piece
Piece by piece
Piece by piece
Piece by piece
Piece by piece
Piece by piece
Piece by piece
And when it pays off, pays off
It feels so good inside
Screaming I told you, I told you
Ain't happen any other way but mine
Never took days off, days off
If they hated now they want to die
Finding that brick and where it goes to
So we keep stacking high, high, high
Piece by piece
Piece by piece
Piece by piece
Piece by piece
Whoa

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