What does Dance to the beat of a different drum mean?

Answer 1

It comes from Henry David Thoreau's quote about marching to the beat of a different drum.

"If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away."

It means basically to go to your own beat, do your own thing no matter what everyone else is doing. Be an individual.

Answer 2

marching to the beat of a different drummer means to like for example do what you think is right not what other people think its right.

Here is a musical example:

If a man does not keep pace with his companions,

perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer.

from the "Conclusion" to Walden

I Hear a Different Drummer

Chorus

I hear a different drummer,

I hear another beat,

I'm marching to a rhythm ,

From a distant street.

I'd like to stay here Johnny,

I'm sure your song is fine,

But I hear a different drummer playing mine.

It pleases me to think,

That I think as I please,

I'm bothered not at all,

When someone disagrees.

He's welcome to his song,

And anytime it's played,

I'll cheer the man along,

But I won't join his parade.

Chorus

A man at Walden Pond,

Began this song I hum,

He learned it from his heart,

Not from a hollow drum.

The note he struck was brave,

He sang it loud and clear,

When other music plays,

Only his song do I hear.

Chorus

Answer 3

It means to be an individual, not intentionally rebelling, just pursuing your own interests. It's generally meant in a positive way.

Answer 4

It means be unique. To not follow what everyone else is doing, but rather do your own thing.

Answer 5

Follow your own path...let your heart lead you to do what you love.

Answer 6

Dance to a another tune is a change to your behavior, attitude, or opinion.