The song's message revolves around gratitude expressed to someone (often understood to be God by listeners) for allowing individual freedom, self-discovery, and happiness through self-expression. It conveys a personal journey of acknowledging inner desires and the liberation experienced in being able to pursue those wishes wholeheartedly and fearlessly. The song highlights gratitude for the opportunity to "dance my own dance" and be authentically oneself without feeling restrained or bound to societal expectations.