Roots
Incognitos Lyrics
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We try and find a way, through the places and spaces in the game
We spend a long time running from ourselves
Before we can discover who we are
[Chorus]
Talkin` bout roots
Back to a way of life
Roots
Ah yah, yah
Talkin` bout roots, back to a way of life
Roots
Ah yah, yah
Back to a way of life
Take a step inside, your cultural desires await you
We owe it to ourselves to seek the primal spark that caused the flame
We spend a long time running from ourselves
Before we can discover who we are
[Chorus]
Water is not stronger than the blood
[Chorus: x 2]
The lyrics to Incognito's "Roots" speak to the two key themes of identity and heritage. The song recognizes that we live in a world that demands understanding, and that in order to figure out who we are and where we come from, we must first dive into the past. The lyrics urge us to take a step inside our cultural desires and seek out the "primal spark" that started it all. It's only then that we can fully discover and understand who we are.
The chorus repeats the phrase "Talkin' bout roots" and "Back to a way of life" several times. This repetition emphasizes the idea that to understand ourselves and embrace our full identities, we must get in touch with our roots and ancestral history. By doing so, we can discover a way of life that is more in tune with our true selves.
The line "Water is not stronger than the blood" further emphasizes the importance of our heritage and bloodlines. It suggests that the ties that bind us to our ancestors and their stories are more powerful than any outside influence.
Overall, the song encourages us to explore our cultural identity and heritage in order to fully understand ourselves and lead a more authentic life.
Line by Line Meaning
Living in a world, where everything demands understanding
We are surrounded by a world that is constantly asking us to understand it in many ways.
We try and find a way, through the places and spaces in the game
We work to identify paths and strategies in this ever-changing game of life.
We spend a long time running from ourselves
We spend an awfully long time avoiding the truth about ourselves.
Before we can discover who we are
Only then can we begin to identify with ourselves and know our true selves.
Talkin`bout roots Ah yah, yah Back to a way of life Roots
Returning back to our roots and the way of life it represents is what we must do.
Take a step inside, your cultural desires await you
We must take a step forward and delve into our cultural heritage to find what we desire in life.
We owe it to ourselves to seek the primal spark that caused the flame
It is up to us to find the root cause of our motivations and passions.
Water is not stronger than the blood
The bonds of family and culture are stronger than the effects of time and distance.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DANIEL TENAGLIA, DARRELL MARTIN
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