Roots Before Branches
Glee Cast - www.musicasparabaixar.org Lyrics

So many things
There are numerous opportunities and possibilities in life.

To do and say
To engage in various activities and express oneself.

But I can't seem
However, I am unable to

To find the way
Discover the right path or direction.

But I wanna know how
But I desire to understand

I know
That I am

I'm meant
Destined

For something else
For a different purpose or destiny.

But first
However, before that

I gotta find myself
I need to discover my true identity and purpose.

But I don't know how
Yet, I am uncertain about the process.

Oh, why do
Oh, what is the reason for

I reach for the stars
My aspiration to achieve greatness or success.

When I don't have wings
Despite lacking the necessary means or abilities.

To carry me that far?
To support or propel me towards such distant goals?

I gotta have
I must possess

Roots before branches
A solid foundation and understanding of myself and my background.

To know who I am
In order to understand my true identity.

Before I know
Prior to realizing

Who I wanna be
The person I aspire or desire to become.

And faith
Belief and trust

To take chances
To be willing to risk and seize opportunities.

To live like I see
To live in accordance with my own vision or perspective.

A place in this world
A purpose or role within society.

Sometimes
Occasionally

I don't wanna feel
I prefer not to experience certain emotions

(Sometimes I don't wanna feel)
(Occasionally, I choose to numb my emotions)

And forget the pain
And disregard the suffering

Is real
That is truly present.

Put my head
Direct my focus or attention

In the clouds
Towards unrealistic or dreamy goals.

Oh, start to run
Oh, begin to move quickly

And then I fall
And subsequently stumble or fail.

(start to run and then I fall)
(I initiate action, but ultimately face setbacks)

Thinking
Believing

I can't get it all
That I cannot achieve everything

Without my feet
Without being grounded

On the ground
Having a secure and stable foundation.

There's always a seed
There is inevitably an initial stage or starting point.

Before there's a rose
Prior to experiencing success or beauty.

The more that it rains
As challenges and obstacles increase

The more I will grow
The more I will develop and become stronger.

Whatever comes
Regardless of what life presents

I know how to take it
I possess the skills and resilience to handle it.

Learn to be strong
Acquire the ability to be resilient and courageous.

I won't have to fake it
I won't need to pretend or deceive.

Oh, you're understandin'
Oh, you comprehend or empathize

Oh, but we can come
Oh, but together we can

And do it best
Accomplish it in the most effective way

There ain't nothin'
There is nothing

To stoppin' east to west
That can prevent progress or success from occurring.

But I'll still
However, I will still

Be standing
Remain resilient and upright.

I gotta have
I must possess

Roots before branches
A solid foundation and understanding of myself and my background.

To know who I am (To know who I am)
In order to understand my true identity.

Before I know
Prior to realizing

Who I'm gonna be
The person I will eventually become.

And faith
Belief and trust

To take chances
To be willing to risk and seize opportunities.

To live like I see
To live in accordance with my own vision or perspective.

A place in this world
A purpose or role within society.

I gotta have
I must possess

Roots before branches
A solid foundation and understanding of myself and my background.

To know who I am
In order to understand my true identity.

Before I know
Prior to realizing

Who I wanna be
The person I aspire or desire to become.

And faith
Belief and trust

To take chances
To be willing to risk and seize opportunities.

And live like I see
And live in accordance with my own vision or perspective.

A place in this world
A purpose or role within society.

I gotta have
I must possess

Roots before branches
A solid foundation and understanding of myself and my background.

Oh yeah
Oh definitely