Roots
Connor Price Lyrics

The city that I'm from
Reflecting on my childhood and where I was raised

It was fun, we were young and dumb
Remembering the carefree nature of being young

Now we're all grown up
Realizing that time has passed and things have changed

I miss the city that I'm from
Feeling nostalgic for the place that I grew up in

Markham Ontario, the first place I call home
Naming the specific city that holds sentimental value

905 that's what I dial when I call home
Referencing the area code for the city he grew up in

My dad picking up the phone ask him how it's going
Recalling a familiar conversation with his father

Same old, no complaints he's just glad it's not snowing
Describing the typical answer and weather in his hometown

That means the golf course is open, that's his home
Implying that golf is an important part of his father's life

Memories on fairways with him I really miss those
Missing the experiences that he shared with his father

Canadian boy got letters in the zip code
Proudly identifying with his home country

Winter cold no watch needed to keep the wrist frozen
Remembering the harsh winters in his hometown

Got me thinking bout the early days
Reflecting on his childhood experiences

The first time I learned to skate
A specific and fond memory from his childhood

My first funeral when uncle Charlie met the pearly gates
Recalling a somber moment from his youth

Days we don't worry things
Remembering a time before adult responsibilities

Time moved so slow months felt way longer than 30 days
Noticing how time seemed to pass differently in his youth

Instead of scrolling phones, I was turning pages
Comparing his childhood to the technology-driven present

Instead of burning bridges, I was burning daylight
Not wasting time on negativity, but experiencing life fully

When late nights were great nights
Celebrating the carefree spirit of youth

That was way before I left the nest and had to take flight
Acknowledging the transition into adulthood and leaving home

Is home where you start
Asking a philosophical question about what makes a home

Or is home where you are right now
Challenging the notion of home being a specific place

Is home a place
Asking a further philosophical question

Or is home a state of mind
Proposing that home can be a mentality

Only one way to find out
Suggesting that everyone's definition of home is personal

So I had to fly out
Taking a journey to find the answer

Los Angeles my second home
Referring to a place where he has spent significant time

First time I visit as a kid I was like ten or so
Remembering his first trip to LA

Child actor working hoping maybe I was next to blow
Referencing his aspirations and career in the entertainment industry

Knowing that one day I'll have to make the move to get it going
Understanding that he would eventually have to leave his hometown to pursue his goals

Cause back home there's only so far that I could take it to
Recognizing the limitations of his hometown

Fast forward few years and then we make the move
Reflecting on a pivotal decision to relocate

New room, new house, new school, new route
Describing the changes that came with moving

But new memories would soon compete with old ones
Understanding that his new experiences would become just as important as his old ones

Palm trees, calm seas, basking in the gold sun
Painting a picture of his new home in LA

First kiss, first sip, cracking open cold ones
Recalling significant moments in his new life

Burbank was great there's worse places I could grow up
Acknowledging the positives of his new life while recognizing potential negatives of his old life

But everything would change as soon as you showed up
Highlighting the transformative effect of finding a romantic partner

Those some feelings of nostalgia start to show up
Noting that his nostalgia for his hometown would resurface

Damn, got me flustered I'm repeating myself
Experiencing strong emotions about the complexities of home

I see our future, you and me, a family in a house
Envisioning a future with his partner

Is home where we start
Asking the philosophical question again in a different context

Or is home where we are right now
Posing the same question, but in relation to his current situation

Only one way to know
Reiterating that the definition of home is personal

So we had to make our own home
Making a decision to create a new home with his partner

Married for a couple years- time to put our roots down
Committing to building a lasting life with his partner

California living now a days feeling too crowded
Noticing the downsides of his current location

Over-priced apartments, paper walls feeling too loud
Criticizing aspects of his current living situation

Damn, feel like an old man, I think it's time to move out
Acknowledging that his current lifestyle no longer suits him

Every month we would drive to see your family out in Vegas
Detailing a regular trip he takes with his partner

Loved it so it turned into a weekly basis
Enjoying the quality time with his partner's family

I knew it was was a problem when the thought of driving back home to Los Angeles would make us anxious
Recognizing that he no longer felt at home in his current location

That's when I knew we had to change the address
Realizing that they needed a new home

Pack the couch, pack the rugs, bed frame and mattress
Preparing to move homes

It was a risky thing to do
Acknowledging that moving was a bold decision

But as long as I'm with you
Expressing confidence in his partner

Then there's nothing I can lose
Feeling secure in his relationship

So let's go ahead and make it happen
Embracing change and finding a new home

Put the roots down planted the seeds
Building a new home and foundation

Build a firm foundation for the family tree
Creating a solid foundation for their future family

Can't wait to teach our kids to skate, take them golfing
Excited to pass down hobbies and traditions to future children

Wasn't sure where home was, I think I finally solved it
Feeling confident that he has found his definition of home

Home is not where the roofs are
Making a statement about the true meaning of home

A home is not a driveway with new cars
Continuing to refute common misconceptions about home

Home is not a new start
Stating that a new beginning does not constitute a new home

Home is when I'm too far from everything I know and still feel at home
Defining home as a feeling of comfort and familiarity, regardless of location

Cause home is where you are
Affirming that home is defined by the people you are with