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  • Essay / Analysis Of Gravel To Tempo - 833

    Instead of using dance moves that seem organized and have intention behind them, Kiyoko moves back and forth wildly, as if she is doing what she wanted and wanted to do, and that's exactly the intention. Kiyoko tries to speak to her audience through these erratic dance moves, saying that although she feels different and isolated and is afraid of what others think of her, she finds freedom and acceptance in simply being herself (Kiyoko, “A Closer Look: Gravel To Tempo”). She tries to convey this message and asks everyone to be equally true to who they are. This message is emphasized by Kiyoko singing "I'll do it my way / It doesn't matter if I break / I have to be alone / Lost in this feeling / I never need a reason / I have to be all alone " every time before she dances. "I Must Be Alone" (Kiyoko, "Gravel To Tempo") particularly stands out, as it says that you don't have to follow the crowd and worry about what others will think and feel about you being who you are (Kiyoko, "A Closer Look: From Gravel to