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Roots
Grumpster Lyrics
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I hit the ground running ′til I'm gone
I′ve spent the past few months stuck in my own head
Just 'cause I cant connect with anyone
My legs are restless eyes are heavy, set me free
From this feeling I have learned is discontent
I'm out of gas I′m out of cash but now I see
I ask myself the same question almost everyday
Why no one really makes much sense to me
I guess that′s why I always wanna run away
Smoke from bridges burned too thick to see
My legs are restless eyes are heavy, set me free
From this feeling I have learned is discontent
I'm out of gas I′m out of cash but now I see
I was never really broken,
I was never really broken, I was bent
I find myself at peace being uprooted
Cant stay in the same place for very long
I always feel alone even when in a crowd
Id rather just hang out with my dog
My legs are restless eyes are heavy, set me free
From this feeling I have learned is discontent
I'm out of gas I′m out of cash but now I see
I was never really broken
My legs are restless eyes are heavy, set me free
(Set me free)
From this feeling I have learned is discontent
(Discontent)
I'm out of gas I′m out of cash but now I see
(Now I see)
I was never really broken
(Never really broken)
I was never really broken
I was bent
In this song "Roots" by Grumpster, the singer expresses feelings of restlessness and displacement, highlighting their difficulty in finding a sense of belonging or connection with others. The opening lines suggest a cycle of leaving and returning, as the singer runs away again once they start feeling at home. The next verse reveals the cause of their isolation as feeling disconnected from others and being stuck in their own head, unable to form meaningful relationships.
The repeated refrain of "my legs are restless, eyes are heavy" creates a vivid feeling of being trapped and unable to find a way out of the emotional discontent. However, by the end of the song, the singer reaches a realization that they were never truly broken, but merely bent. Through their journey of self-discovery, they have learned to find peace in being uprooted, and to accept their restless nature without judgment.
Overall, "Roots" speaks to a universal desire for connection and belonging, while also acknowledging the complexity of individual experiences, and the potential for growth and acceptance through self-reflection.
Line by Line Meaning
Any time I think I feel at home again
Every time I think I'm getting comfortable in a place or situation,
I hit the ground running ′til I'm gone
I suddenly get the urge to leave and start moving on.
I′ve spent the past few months stuck in my own head
I have been lost in my thoughts and feelings for a while now.
Just 'cause I cant connect with anyone
Because I feel like I can never really connect and bond with others.
My legs are restless eyes are heavy, set me free
I feel an itch to move and explore, and a weariness from feeling trapped and unfulfilled.
From this feeling I have learned is discontent
I have realized that this unsatisfactory sensation is a form of discontentment.
I'm out of gas I′m out of cash but now I see
Even though I may be low on resources, I have come to understand something important.
I was never really broken, I was bent
I was never actually shattered or hopeless, but slightly deformed and in need of realignment.
I ask myself the same question almost everyday
I frequently wonder the same thing on a daily basis.
Why no one really makes much sense to me
Why I can't fully comprehend and understand other people's thoughts and motives.
I guess that′s why I always wanna run away
Perhaps that's why I instinctively want to flee and disengage from situations and people.
Smoke from bridges burned too thick to see
The damage and hostility between me and others has become too intense to repair or even see through.
I find myself at peace being uprooted
I experience a sense of serenity when I am not tied to one particular place or attachment.
Cant stay in the same place for very long
I can't stand staying in one spot or routine for extended periods of time.
I always feel alone even when in a crowd
Even when I'm surrounded by many people, I feel a sense of disconnection and detachment.
Id rather just hang out with my dog
I prefer to just spend time with my loyal and comforting animal companion.
My legs are restless eyes are heavy, set me free
I sense a need to move and revitalize myself, and a sense of weariness and lethargy to shed.
I'm out of gas I′m out of cash but now I see
Even though I may have little energy and funds left, I have gained some insight or perspective.
I was never really broken
I was never truly and irreparably damaged or ruined.
I was never really broken, I was bent
I was always capable of being bent or changed, but never completely broken.
Writer(s): Grumpster
Contributed by Jordyn D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Selendryle
(somewhat organized)
Anytime I think I feel at home again,
I hit the ground running 'Till I’m gone.
I've spent the past few months stuck in my own head
just 'cause I can't connect with anyone.
My legs are restless, eyes are heavy,
set me free;
from this feeling I have learned Is discontent.
I'm out of gas, I'm out of cash,
but now I see;
I was never really broken, I was bent.
I ask myself the same question most every day,
why no one really makes much sense to me.
I guess that's why I always want to run away,
smoke from bridges burn too thick to see.
My legs are restless, eyes are heavy,
set me free
from this feeling I have learned is discontent.
I'm out of gas, I'm out of cash,
but now I see;
I was never really broken,
I was never really broken,
I was bent.
I find myself at peace being uprooted;
can’t stay in the same place for very long.
I always feel alone even when in a crowd,
I’d rather just hang out with my dog.
My legs are restless, eyes are heavy,
set me free
from this feeling I have learned is discontent.
I'm out of gas, I'm out of cash, but now I see;
I was never really broken,
My legs are restless, eyes are heavy,
set me free
from this feeling I have learned is discontent.
I'm out of gas, I'm out of cash, but now I see;
I was never really broken, never really broken,
I was never really broken,
I was bent.
@Zt3v3
It's not all that often a newer band gives me the goosebumps. These guys remind me of bands from my youth. Tsunami Bomb, The Donnas, NOFX, Sonic Youth, Kimya Dawson, AFI....but melded together in 2020.
@chrispemberton608
Heavy breeders vibe
@kvlt22
Couldn’t have stumbled upon this gem at a better time. Sh** sucks, but we got music so rock on. These guys have a bright future!
@silvsilvsilv
I feel like I've heard this song a million times before, and I mean that in the best way possible!
@captainggttv3243
silvsilvsilv I know what you mean
@jpninja
It's called genericism. This sound is definitely influenced by the Adventures/ Pity Sex camp of bands.
@hcd1504
Reminds me of Scott pilgram vs the world
@organicgold7368
You're right. This is very trite.
@pclark8672
This is a great video! So melancholy (but hopeful) until they get to their instruments, then it's all smiles.
@ShibbyPictures
Nailed it :D