Raise The Roof
Carbon Leaf Lyrics


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Raise the roof, that I might see the stars
To gain wisdom, to see things for what they are
Please, I need proof

Dance till you fall
Love till you die
Shut your mouth
Raise the roof

Trapped in the snare with too much dreaming to bear
Fearful and frantic, hopeless and a romantic
Inspired but tired, I run this wide-open course
Like the sagging spirit of an older horse

Dance till you fall
Love till you die
Shut your mouth
Raise the roof

Dance till you fall
Love till you die
Shut your mouth
Raise the roof

Peel back this backdrop, like the lids from my eyes
Put you in plain view, let me visualize
Touch me again in my dreams till I feel
Touch me again till I wake and it's real

Dance till you fall
Love till you die
Shut your mouth
Raise the roof

Dance till you fall
Love till you die
Shut your mouth
Raise the roof

The wisest advice to me that I didn't reach
Was to lock up the heart, but keep the key within reach
Touch me again in my dreams till I feel
Touch me again till I wake and it's real

Dance till you fall
Love till you die
Shut your mouth
Raise the roof

Dance till you fall
Love till you die
Shut your mouth
Raise the roof

Dance till you fall
Love till you die
Shut your mouth
Raise the roof

Dance till you fall
Love till you die
Raise the roof

Dance till you fall




Love till you die
Raise the roof

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Carbon Leaf's song "Raise the Roof" are about a person who is seeking wisdom and understanding. The person wants to see things for what they truly are and is asking for proof. They feel trapped in their own thoughts and emotions, which makes them feel fearful, frantic, and hopeless. They feel inspired but tired, like an older horse with a sagging spirit running an open course.


The chorus of the song, "Dance till you fall, love till you die, shut your mouth, raise the roof," can be interpreted as a call to action to live life to the fullest. It's a reminder to enjoy the present moment, love without reservations and dance with abandon. Shutting your mouth could be a reference to not complaining or dwelling on negativity.


The final verse repeats the chorus but adds a new element: touching. The singer wants to be touched again in their dreams and in their waking life until they know it's real. They want to feel something genuine and authentic that they can trust.


Overall, the song is an invitation to live fully and honestly, to find wisdom, and to seek proof through experience.


Line by Line Meaning

Raise the roof, that I might see the stars
I need to escape my current situation and gain wisdom to truly see the world as it is.


Please, I need proof
I need tangible evidence to prove my beliefs and find my way forward.


Dance till you fall
Live your life to the fullest without fear of the consequences.


Love till you die
Love passionately and with your whole heart.


Shut your mouth
Sometimes it's best to keep quiet and just live in the moment.


Raise the roof
Keep striving for greater heights and experiences.


Trapped in the snare with too much dreaming to bear
I am stuck in a state of longing for more without a clear path forward.


Fearful and frantic, hopeless and a romantic
I am scared and anxious, yet still hold onto hope for love and romance.


Inspired but tired, I run this wide-open course
I am pushed forward by my inspiration, but also feel the weight of exhaustion from my journey.


Like the sagging spirit of an older horse
I am tired and worn out, but still have some fight left in me.


Peel back this backdrop, like the lids from my eyes
I need clarity and a clear view of the world to navigate my surroundings.


Put you in plain view, let me visualize
I want to see things as they are, without any illusions or distractions.


Touch me again in my dreams till I feel
I long for a connection and intimacy that I can only find in my dreams.


Touch me again till I wake and it's real
I want my dream connection to become a real, tangible reality in my waking life.


The wisest advice to me that I didn't reach
I regret not following the advice of those who were wiser than me.


Was to lock up the heart, but keep the key within reach
To protect myself from hurt, I should guard my heart, but also keep it open to love when the time is right.


Dance till you fall, Love till you die, Shut your mouth, Raise the roof
Live a passionate, fearless life full of love and adventure, but also learn when to be quiet and keep striving for greater heights.




Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: BARRY THOMAS PRIVETT, CARTER GRAVATT, SCOTT ANDREW MILSTEAD, TERRELL H. CLARK

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