Roots
Carmanah Lyrics

All the leaves keep falling down on my front porch
I am experiencing loss and change in my life, represented by the falling leaves on my front porch.

And I'm thinking that it might be time to go
I am considering leaving my current situation, but I am unsure if it is the right move to make.

And the cold it keeps me hid behind blue eyes
The emotional barriers caused by my difficult circumstances are making it difficult for me to express my true feelings.

Only telling when it should be time for show
I only reveal my emotions when I feel it is appropriate or necessary to do so.

Everyday I take my tired feet to the store
I go through the motions of my daily routine, feeling exhausted and drained.

And I pull my heels across the dusty floor
I am physically present in my daily routine, but my mind is elsewhere and I am not fully engaged.

All the dust it sticks to me, I take it home
The negativity and challenges of my everyday life follow me home and weigh me down emotionally.

Keeps collecting into one judgmental stone
My negative experiences are building up and causing me to become cynical and critical of myself and others.

Could I go somewhere where I can feel the moonshine flow
I long for a place where I can experience the natural beauty of the world and feel a sense of peace and wonder.

And the sun would be upon me everyday
In this ideal place, I would feel the warmth and comfort of the sun every day.

All the beams keep burning down into my back
The pressures of my current situation are weighing heavily on me, causing me pain and discomfort.

And the sand it sticks to me, I take it home
I carry the burdens and struggles of my life with me everywhere I go.

Keeps collecting into one judgmental stone
The negativity and difficulties I face begin to compound and affect my attitudes towards myself and others.

I would be so happy
In my ideal situation, I would be filled with joy and contentment.

Just to call you my home
This ideal situation is represented by a home or place where I feel safe, secure, and loved.

All the stones I threw them in the salty sea
I am letting go of past hurts and difficulties by throwing away the metaphorical stones or burdens I carried with me.

Walked across 'em, found you waiting there for me
As I let go of my past burdens, I discover a newfound sense of comfort and love in my ideal situation.

Could I go somewhere where I can feel your loving flow
In my ideal situation, I would be surrounded by love and support from those around me.

And your storm would be upon me everyday
Even in this place of love and security, I would still experience the hardships and challenges of life, but I would face them with the support of those around me.