Roots
Inverno Lyrics

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Dead and buried
Another nail in my coffin
Another piece of my soul that's left behind
Relentlessly floating through the void
Forsaken
Crystallized over time of a past
I am the death of everything
I am rebirth

If after all these things I left behind
If after you, I am sailing far away
My roots can blind the way
And leave a blackened soul
And leave a blackened soul

Distant memories
Of what I used to be
Another piece of my soul
That's floating through the void

Forsaken
Crystallized over time of a past
I am the death of everything
I am rebirth

If after all these things I left behind
If after you, I am sailing far away
My roots can blind the way
And leave a blackened soul
And leave a blackened soul

If after all
If after you
I'm sailing far away

If after all these things I left behind
If after you, I'm sailing far away
My roots can blind the way

And leave a blackened soul
And leave a blackened soul

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Inverno's song "Roots" seem to express a sense of loss and detachment from one's identity and past. The opening lines, "Dead and buried, Another nail in my coffin, Another piece of my soul that's left behind," suggest a feeling of being trapped and slowly losing a part of oneself. The phrase "crystallized over time of a past" implies that these feelings have been building up and solidifying over a long period.

The repetition of the lines "I am the death of everything, I am rebirth" suggests a personal transformation or a reinvention of oneself, perhaps as a response to the pain and loss experienced. It could be interpreted as a realization that through letting go of the past and embracing change, one can find a sense of renewal and rebirth.

The chorus, "If after all these things I left behind, If after you, I am sailing far away, My roots can blind the way, And leave a blackened soul," indicates a willingness to leave everything behind, including a significant relationship, in order to find a new path. The reference to "roots" suggests that one's roots can sometimes hold them back or blind them from seeing new possibilities. The repeated mention of a "blackened soul" further emphasizes the emotional burden carried through this journey of self-discovery and transformation.

Overall, the lyrics of "Roots" convey a message of personal growth and the willingness to let go of the past in order to find a new sense of self.

Line by Line Meaning

Dead and buried
Completely lifeless and laid to rest

Another nail in my coffin
One more thing that contributes to my downfall

Another piece of my soul that's left behind
Another part of my essence that I've lost

Relentlessly floating through the void
Continuously drifting without purpose

Forsaken
Abandoned and deserted

Crystallized over time of a past
Solidified and preserved from previous experiences

I am the death of everything
I bring an end to everything

I am rebirth
I represent the beginning of something new

If after all these things I left behind
If despite leaving behind all these things

If after you, I am sailing far away
If even without you, I am venturing into the distance

My roots can blind the way
My origins can obstruct the path

And leave a blackened soul
And cause a soul to become corrupted and dark

Distant memories
Memories that are far away and fading

Of what I used to be
Of the person I was in the past

My roots can blind the way
My origins can obstruct the path

And leave a blackened soul
And cause a soul to become corrupted and dark

If after all
If despite everything

If after you
If even after losing you

I'm sailing far away
I'm embarking on a distant journey

If after all these things I left behind
If despite leaving behind all these things

If after you, I'm sailing far away
If even without you, I'm venturing into the distance

My roots can blind the way
My origins can obstruct the path

And leave a blackened soul
And cause a soul to become corrupted and dark

Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Daniele Salomone, Danilo Arisi, Diego Cavallotti, Nicola Pedrali, Simone Orizio

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