Roots
Lil 2z Lyrics
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I got roots comin′ out my feet 'cause I got this shit out the mud
I realized not lovin′ nothin' was just the right way to love
I'm so H2GMB, I′m gon′ spell this shit out in blood
Every time I seen the sun, I turned 'round and I seen the flood
I got roots comin′ out my feet 'cause I got this shit out the mud
I realized not lovin′ nothin' was just the right way to love
Every time I seen the sun, I turned ′round and I seen the flood
Speculate every move, I can′t let these niggas get over me
Watchin' who move away and I′m watchin' who gettin′ close to me
We was goin' through hеll and my granny gave me a rosary
I might ice thе bitch out and then wear that bitch on the road with me
But lately, I just been ballin′ on niggas like I was Spud
I'm keepin' my heart locked up, I ain′t lettin′ it see the judge
I might let some shit die down, but don't sweep it under the rug
I′ll be the first to admit it, I'm known to hold me a grudge
These niggas rodents and rats and these bitches leeches and bugs
Is this nigga really gangster or is it just all the drugs?
These niggas got bitches′ trait, might as well bleed once every month
Never met 'em in my life, but they′ll hate your ass just because
The first line of the song, “I got roots comin’ out my feet ‘cause I got this shit out the mud”, can be interpreted as a reference to the idea of struggling and persevering through difficult circumstances in order to become strong and rooted. The use of the metaphorical language of roots coming out of his feet is suggestive of his connection to the ground and his strong foundation, which is grounded in his experiences. The line “realized not lovin’ nothin’ was just the right way to love” speaks to the idea that detachment can be a way to protect oneself from hurt and disappointment. It is a way of maintaining power and control over one’s own emotions. The line “every time I seen the sun, I turned ‘round and I seen the flood” suggests a sense of defeatism and pessimism, as if even in the moments of hope and light, there is always something dark lurking.
The second verse of the song has a more introspective tone, as Lil 2z reflects on his experiences and relationships with others. The line “I might ice the bitch out and then wear that bitch on the road with me” suggests a tendency to objectify and use women as a means of asserting his own power and status. The line “I’m keeping my heart locked up, I ain’t letting it see the judge” speaks to his fear of vulnerability and emotional openness, which can result in him holding onto grudges and resentments. The line “these niggas got bitches’ trait, might as well bleed once every month” is a reference to the idea that men can have negative qualities or attributes typically associated with women, which is seen as shameful and emasculating.
Line by Line Meaning
I got roots comin′ out my feet 'cause I got this shit out the mud
I come from humble beginnings, but through hard work and perseverance, I was able to make something of myself.
I realized not lovin′ nothin' was just the right way to love
I learned that loving someone or something too much can lead to disappointment or heartbreak, so it's better to have a detached kind of love.
I'm so H2GMB, I′m gon′ spell this shit out in blood
I am proud of what I represent, and I am willing to fight and die for it.
Every time I seen the sun, I turned 'round and I seen the flood
Every time I thought things were getting better, something else would come along to tear everything down again.
Speculate every move, I can′t let these niggas get over me
I am cautious and always on guard, as I can't trust anyone to have my best interests at heart.
Watchin' who move away and I′m watchin' who gettin′ close to me
I am constantly monitoring who is entering and exiting my circle, as some people may be just looking to use me for their own gain.
We was goin' through hеll and my granny gave me a rosary
In times of trouble, my grandmother provided me with faith and hope to guide me through.
I might ice the bitch out and then wear that bitch on the road with me
I might purchase expensive jewelry for a woman and then flaunt it while touring to show off my wealth and status.
But lately, I just been ballin′ on niggas like I was Spud
Recently, I have been succeeding in life and leaving others who doubted me in the dust.
I'm keeping my heart locked up, I ain′t letting it see the judge
I am guarding my emotions and not letting anyone get too close to me, for fear of them hurting me.
I might let some shit die down, but don't sweep it under the rug
I may let a disagreement or issue pass, but I will not pretend it never happened and will seek resolution.
I′ll be the first to admit it, I'm known to hold me a grudge
I have a tendency to remember wrongs done to me and may hold onto anger or resentment for a long time.
These niggas rodents and rats and these bitches leeches and bugs
I view some people as insignificant or parasitic, only seeking to take advantage of others for their own gain.
Is this nigga really gangster or is it just all the drugs?
Some people may question whether I genuinely live the gangster lifestyle, or if it's all for show or influenced by drugs.
These niggas got bitches′ trait, might as well bleed once every month
Some men are weak and emotional like women, and may as well experience menstrual bleeding to match their feminine traits.
Never met 'em in my life, but they′ll hate your ass just because
Some people may irrationally dislike or hate me without even knowing me, simply due to jealousy or other biases.
Writer(s): Brett James, Collins Jim
Contributed by Amelia I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.