Roots
Losing Streak Lyrics

The lyrics of Losing Streak's "Roots" tell a story of a person who has taken a journey away from their hometown and is now making their way back. The first line, "I took the long way home," sets the stage for this journey, indicating that they did not take the most direct or easy route. The second line, "I've forgotten all the trails I used to own," suggests that they have been away for a long time and have lost their familiarity with their hometown. The line "Only recall the broken bones" could be interpreted as a reference to past injuries, physical or emotional, sustained in this place.

Despite this sense of disorientation and distance from their past, the singer of the song still feels a connection to the place they are returning to, as evidenced by the lines "But I'm coming home/To every dying streetlight, burning soft and low." However, upon their return, they find that things have changed and the familiar "roots" have become "overgrown." They feel alone in the place they once loved.

The final lines of the song leave a haunting impression, with the imagery of frozen pavement and jumping off bridges in dreams. These suggest a sense of despair, loss and maybe suicidal thoughts. The line "It's fucking worthless" could either be an exasperated expression of futility or it could also imply that the singer is feeling useless or worthless themselves.