On August 19, 2015, Imagine Dragons began teasing the single when they changed their social profiles to all black, with the caption "My Roots". The social media post foreshadowed and promoted the impending release of "Roots". The next day, the band began posting pictures of themselves as children on social media with a hashtag (#MYROOTS). Twitter and Instagram users began submitting pictures of themselves when they were younger with the same hashtag. All pictures were used to form a collage. The single was released to iTunes on August 27, 2015. The single's artwork is by Louis Lander Deacon, who did the artwork for the band's 2012 EP, Continued Silence.
The music video for "Roots" was released on September 29, 2015. It was filmed in New Zealand, and directed by Matt Eastin, who previously directed the video for "On Top of the World" and the Broiler remix of "Shots".
The video follows lead singer Dan Reynolds as he finds a way to escape, and remember who he is, during his hectic tour lifestyle. Throughout the video, home videos of a young Reynolds are shown ranging from infant to young adult.
Roots
Imagine Dragons Lyrics
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Don't tell anybody (woah, woah, woah)
Trouble finds me (woah)
All the noise of this
Has made me lose my belief (woah, woah, woah)
I'm going back to my roots
Another day, another door
Rock bottom, rock bottom, rock bottom
I'm going back to my roots
Another day, another door
Another high, another low
Rock bottom, rock bottom, rock bottom
I'm going back to my roots
Had to lose my way
To know which road to take (woah, woah, woah)
Trouble found me (woah)
All I look forward
Washed away by a wave
I'm going back to my roots
Another day, another door
Another high, another low
Rock bottom, rock bottom, rock bottom
I'm going back to my roots
Another day, another door
Another high, another low
Rock bottom, rock bottom, rock bottom
I'm going back to my roots
I know it's gotta go like this, I know
Hell will always come before you grow
Trouble found me, trouble found me
I know it's gotta go like this, I know
Hell will always come before you grow
Trouble found me, trouble found me
I'm going back to my roots
Another day, another door
Another high, another low
Rock bottom, rock bottom, rock bottom
I'm going back to my roots
Another day, another door
Another high, another low
Rock bottom, rock bottom, rock bottom
I'm going back to my roots
The opening lines of "Roots" by Imagine Dragons set the tone for a song that is about personal introspection and the realization that sometimes we need to go back to our roots to find ourselves again. The singer pleads with the listener not to throw stones at them or share their secrets, suggesting a sense of vulnerability and a need for privacy. This vulnerability is further emphasized by the line "Trouble finds me," which suggests that the singer has been through some difficult times lately.
The chorus of "Roots" is a repeated mantra of sorts, with the singer declaring their intention to go back to their roots in the face of both high and low points in their life. This repetition underscores the song's themes of perseverance and resilience. The line "Had to lose my way to know which road to take" suggests that the singer recognizes the value of difficult experiences and the lessons they can teach us.
The second verse continues the theme of trouble finding the singer and washing away all that they looked forward to. However, the repeated chorus suggests that the singer is resolved to continue moving forward and find their way back to their roots. The song ends with an acknowledgement that "Hell will always come before you grow," but the final repetition of the chorus feels triumphant rather than defeated.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't throw stones at me
I don't want to be judged or criticized
Don't tell anybody
I don't want my struggles to be exposed to others
Trouble finds me
I can't avoid difficulties in life
All the noise of this
The chaos and distractions of life
Has made me lose my belief
Has caused me to doubt myself and my values
I'm going back to my roots
I'm returning to the foundation of who I am
Another day, another door
Another opportunity or challenge awaits me
Another high, another low
Another moment of success or failure
Rock bottom, rock bottom, rock bottom
The lowest point in life
Had to lose my way
I had to experience confusion and uncertainty
To know which road to take
To gain clarity on my path in life
All I look forward
All my hopes and dreams
Washed away by a wave
Taken away unexpectedly by life's challenges
I know it's gotta go like this, I know
I understand that life is full of ups and downs
Hell will always come before you grow
Challenging times are necessary for personal growth
Trouble found me, trouble found me
Repeating the fact that difficulties cannot be avoided in life
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Alexander Junior Grant, Daniel Coulter Reynolds, Daniel Wayne Sermon, Benjamin Arthur McKee, Daniel James Platzman
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@tommyvit1220
Don't throw stones at me
Don't tell anybody
Trouble finds me
All the noise of this
Has made me lose my belief
I'm going back to my roots
Another day, another door
Another high, another low
Rock bottom, rock bottom, rock bottom
I'm going back to my roots
Another day, another door
Another high, another low
Rock bottom, rock bottom, rock bottom
I'm going back to my roots
Had to lose my way
To know which road to take
Trouble found me
All I look forward
Washed away by a wave
I'm going back to my roots
Another day, another door
Another high, another low
Rock bottom, rock bottom, rock bottom
I'm going back to my roots
Another day, another door
Another high, another low
Rock bottom, rock bottom, rock bottom
I'm going back to my roots
I know it's gotta go like this, I know
Hell will always come before you grow
Trouble found me, trouble found me
I know it's gotta go like this, I know
Hell will always come before you grow
Trouble found me, trouble found me
I'm going back to my roots
Another day, another door
Another high, another low
Rock bottom, rock bottom, rock bottom
I'm going back to my roots
Another day, another door
Another high, another low
Rock bottom, rock bottom, rock bottom
I'm going back to my roots
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Lyrics
Don't throw stones at me
Don't tell anybody
Trouble finds me
All the noise of this
Has made me lose my belief
I'm going back to my roots
Another day, another door
Another high, another low
Rock bottom, rock bottom, rock bottom
I'm going back to my roots
Another day, another door
Another high, another low
Rock bottom, rock bottom, rock bottom
I'm going back to my roots
Had to lose my way
To know which road to take
Trouble found me
All I look forward
Washed away by a wave
I'm going back to my roots
Another day, another door
Another high, another low
Rock bottom, rock bottom, rock bottom
I'm going back to my roots
Another day, another door
Another high, another low
Rock bottom, rock bottom, rock bottom
I'm going back to my roots
I know it's gotta go like this, I know
Hell will always come before you grow
Trouble found me, trouble found me
I know it's gotta go like this, I know
Hell will always come before you grow
Trouble found me, trouble found me
I'm going back to my roots
Another day, another door
Another high, another low
Rock bottom, rock bottom, rock bottom
I'm going back to my roots
Another day, another door
Another high, another low
Rock bottom, rock bottom, rock bottom
I'm going back to my roots
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@VeraAliice
I'm going back to my roots
Another day, another door
Another high, another low
Rock bottom, rock bottom, rock bottom
I'm going back to my roots
Another day, another door
Another high, another low
Rock bottom, rock bottom, rock bottom
I'm going back to my roots ☊ ♪ ♫
@drine5099
Imagine dragons always hit so different, like, every song of this band makes you feel like fighting your invisible enemies
@alecHur6608
I always have loved looking at old phots of people, i have a huge book of old pictures of me, my bro and sis and it always brings back super nostalgia, lets be honest we all wish we could go back to gthe old days. i am 11 and i grew up with ID and i hope another NEW song comes out
@glowinggacha6742
"Invisible enemies" STARTS HITTING THE AIR
@andinac.wardani8336
I do feel the same
@voonyushand3921
@@glowinggacha6742 I did that once whole listening to their song on earphones. Stopped after a few seconds because I realised how dumb I was being
@extendoclip1638
My favorite bands are imagine dragons and 21 pilots
@AntiCaesarReal
How many people love all their songs?
@elissat2205
🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌MEEE
@joelisnotcool2992
MEH!
@saharasante1116
I loooove all their songs!!