Going Back to My Roots
Danny Krivit Lyrics


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Zippin' up my boots
Goin' back to my roots
Yeah

To the place of my birth
Back down to earth.

I've been standing in the rain
Drenched and soaked with pain

Tired of short time benefits
And being exposed to the elements.
I'm homeward bound
Got my head turned around.

Zippin' up my boots
Goin' back to my roots
Yeah

To the place of my birth
Back down to earth.
Ain't talkin' 'bout no roots in the land

Talkin' 'bout the roots in the man.
I feel my spirit gettin' old
It's time to recharge my soul
I'm zippin' up my boots
Goin' back to my roots
Yeah

To the place of my birth
Back down to earth.

Zippin' up my boots
Goin' back to my roots.




To the place of my birth
Back down to earth.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Danny Krivit's song "Going Back to My Roots" explore the idea of returning to one's roots in search of reconnection and renewal. The song begins with the singer "zippin' up my boots," a symbolic gesture of preparation and determination. He then announces his intention to go "back to my roots," and explains that he is seeking a return "to the place of my birth" and "back down to earth." These lines convey a sense of longing for home, for a place that feels familiar and grounding.


The singer then reveals that he has been "standing in the rain" and feeling "drenched and soaked with pain" - painful experiences that have likely led him to seek solace in his roots. He expresses a weariness with "short time benefits" and being "exposed to the elements" - again emphasizing a desire for stability and grounding. The chorus repeats the line "Zippin' up my boots / Goin' back to my roots / Yeah / To the place of my birth / Back down to earth," emphasizing the importance of this journey and the hope it carries.


In the song's final verse, the singer clarifies that he is not talking about roots in the land, but "roots in the man." He feels that his spirit is "gettin' old" and needs to be recharged, which he hopes to do by returning to his roots. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus and the symbolic gesture of "zippin' up [his] boots" once more.


Line by Line Meaning

Zippin' up my boots
Getting ready to leave, preparing for a journey.


Goin' back to my roots
Returning to my origins and rediscovering my identity.


Yeah
An expression of excitement or agreement.


To the place of my birth
Going back to where I was born.


Back down to earth.
Getting back to reality and leaving behind illusions.


I've been standing in the rain
I've been enduring difficult times and struggles.


Drenched and soaked with pain
Overwhelmed by emotional pain and suffering.


Tired of short time benefits
No longer satisfied with temporary rewards or gains.


And being exposed to the elements.
Being vulnerable and unprotected from harsh influences.


I'm homeward bound
I'm going back to where I belong and feel safe.


Got my head turned around.
I'm starting to see things differently and gaining new perspectives.


Ain't talkin' 'bout no roots in the land
I'm not referring to my physical roots, but rather my cultural or personal origins.


Talkin' 'bout the roots in the man.
I'm referring to my inner self, my core values and beliefs.


I feel my spirit gettin' old
I'm losing my sense of vitality and enthusiasm.


It's time to recharge my soul
I need to take a break and replenish my inner energy.


I'm zippin' up my boots
I'm getting ready to leave, preparing for a journey.


Goin' back to my roots
Returning to my origins and rediscovering my identity.


Yeah
An expression of excitement or agreement.


To the place of my birth
Going back to where I was born.


Back down to earth.
Getting back to reality and leaving behind illusions.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: LAMONT DOZIER, LAMONT HERBERT DOZIER

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Comments from YouTube:

@audiodramatist

Glad you posted this...great edit mix. 🎼Nobody gets tired of this🎵

@muzzfarhussain3702

The best remix👍this has soul.

@nataliamarin1197

wow....!!!

@reeceburton7864

The acoustic version is the best

@alexwebb6825

Where's the uplifting piano?! I love DK but this edit is missing a trick

@louisvl10

Up to you to throw it in at the right time? :)

@alexwebb6825

@louisvl10 Mix in the piano that he took out of the edit? I'll just play the original I think

@blindnarcissus

stick with the original richie havens classic

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