Roots
Dylan Seeger Lyrics
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And the song of melody
Is the one that you should keep.
With a light shining strong
And a book of all my needs,
I can stay alive and I,
I can stay up on my feet.
They always said that I should,
Should keep up the self esteem.
Well hey look at me now,
I'm gonna go look back on my roots
Well see.
See what this place has done to me.
I'm gonna find my way back home,
Back back to my roots.
A common mistake is
To think that you can change well,
Hey, hey, hey,
I'll show you, yeah, yeah...
It's an unfortunate twist
To look into your eyes,
And to see that your the same old thing
And think about the thing that
I will be going through it over again.
A look back over time
Is just something I need and
I'm gonna get it back.
They always said that I should,
Should keep up the self esteem.
Well hey look at me now,
I'm gonna go look back on my roots
Well see.
See what this place has done to me.
I'm gonna find my way back home,
Back back to my roots.
A look back over time
Is just something
I will keep and I
I sure need it.
So watch me now
As I go back to the start,
To the place where I belong,
To the rhythm of my heart.
The lyrics of "Roots" by Dylan Seeger express the importance of looking back at one's past and rediscovering one's true self. The song emphasises the significance of maintaining self-esteem and staying strong through challenging times. The extended metaphor of roots in the song represents one's foundation and connection to their past and culture.
The first lines of the song talk about the need to take a look back at one's history, which is an odd necessity. The song also highlights the significance of music, with melody being the one someone should hold onto to stay alive and grounded. With a light shining bright, and a book of needs, the singer can stay alive, holding onto things that provide meaning and purpose.
The lyrics then suggest that people always advised the singer to maintain their self-esteem and now, they will look back at their roots and see how far they have come. Despite an unfortunate twist where people think they can change but don't, the singer is determined to go back to their roots and find their way back home. The chorus repeats the idea of looking back at one's past and roots, which is just something the singer needs to keep and maintain.
Overall, "Roots" emphasises the importance of looking back at one's history, connecting with one's culture, and holding onto things that provide meaning and purpose.
Line by Line Meaning
A look back over time is an odd necessity
Reflecting on my past experiences and memories is an unusual requirement for personal growth and understanding.
And the song of melody
The music that moves me emotionally and spiritually.
Is the one that you should keep.
It is important to hold onto the music that brings joy and meaning to your life.
With a light shining strong
With a guiding force that empowers and motivates me.
And a book of all my needs,
And a record of my aspirations, desires, and necessities.
I can stay alive and I,
I can survive and thrive with these resources.
I can stay up on my feet.
I can remain strong and resilient despite hardships and challenges.
They always said that I should,
People have always advised me to
Should keep up the self esteem.
Maintain a positive attitude and self-confidence.
Well hey look at me now,
But now look at me,
I'm gonna go look back on my roots
I will revisit my origins and history.
Well see.
And discover how they have shaped me as a person.
See what this place has done to me.
Realize how my surroundings and upbringing have influenced my identity and values.
I'm gonna find my way back home,
I will return to my roots and heritage.
Back back to my roots.
To rediscover and reconnect with my origins and cultural heritage.
A common mistake is
It is often misguided to
To think that you can change well,
Believe that you can easily transform yourself
Hey, hey, hey,
I'll show you, yeah, yeah...
But I will prove otherwise.
It's an unfortunate twist
It is a sad irony that
To look into your eyes,
To face the reality of your nature and actions
And to see that your the same old thing
And realize that you have not really changed at all.
And think about the thing that
And ponder on the fact that
I will be going through it over again.
I will experience the same struggles and setbacks repeatedly.
A look back over time
Reflecting on my past experiences and memories
Is just something I need
Is an essential requirement for my personal growth and well-being
And I'm gonna get it back.
And I will regain that perspective and insight.
So watch me now
Therefore, observe and witness my journey
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