She auditioned for The X Factor in 2012, performing her own composition, 'Last Night'. On 3 November 2012, it was announced she would be quitting her run on The X Factor due to illness, so she subsequently finished in ninth place, and second in her category. She was the first contestant in the show's history to score a Top 40 single and album before the live shows even aired with her independently released album Top Room At The Zoo. Her debut major label album, Join The Club, was released on 7 October 2013, reaching number 7 in the UK charts.
Her second album, We Are, was released on 2 May 2015. It was preceded by lead single Unsinkable, released 13 April 2015.
Her third album, I Hope You Don't Mind Me Writing, will be released on 27 January 2017.
Roots
Lucy Spraggan Lyrics
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I feel it pulling at my heels
Don't you claim that I can't feel
I'm not made of stainless steel
Roots
I don't have them and that's ok
Roots
Roots
I bought a big house in the country
I live there now, does nothing for me
Bought a fast car, white and sporty
When I look back I was pretty poorly
I've had my best friend right beside me
Big decisions didn't come lightly
A few regrets that live inside me
Wish I'd done things way more kindly
Don't you say that this ain't real
I feel it pulling at my heels
Don't you claim that I can't feel
I'm not made of stainless steel
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
I spent a long year in a small van
Didn't feel my life disappearing
Miss my family, I miss her friends
I know I made those mistakes
It's sad I woke up too late for us
I know it's hard now, I know I'm fucked up
Don't you say that this ain't real
I feel it pulling at my heels
Don't you claim that I can't feel
I'm not made of stainless steel
Roots
I don't have them and that's ok
Roots
Maybe I will have them someday
Roots
Over and over
And over
And over
Over and over
And over
And over
Don't you say that this ain't real
I feel it pulling at my heels
Don't you claim that I can't feel
I'm not made of stainless steel
Roots
In the song "Roots" by Lucy Spraggan, the lyrics express a sense of displacement and a longing for a sense of belonging and roots. The chorus repeats the word "Roots" several times, highlighting this theme throughout the song.
In the first verse, Spraggan rejects anyone who denies the validity of her feelings, asserting that she is not emotionless or unaffected. She states that she is not made of "stainless steel," indicating that she is vulnerable and capable of experiencing emotions deeply.
The second verse explores the dissatisfaction Spraggan feels despite having material possessions like a big house and a fast car. While these symbols of success may seem desirable to others, she realizes that they do not bring her happiness. She laments the choices she has made and regrets not being kinder in her actions. This suggests that she may have sacrificed meaningful relationships and experiences for material gain.
The bridge delves into Spraggan's experience of traveling and being on the road. She acknowledges that she was unaware of her life slipping away at the time, and she expresses remorse for neglecting her family and friends. Recognizing her own mistakes, she feels the weight of the consequences and feels that it is now too late to salvage what has been lost.
The repetition of the chorus reinforces the idea that Spraggan lacks a sense of roots and yearns for a deeper connection to something or someone. She accepts the absence of roots for now but expresses hope that she may find them someday. The refrain "Over and over, and over" suggests a cyclic pattern of searching for roots and coming up empty-handed.
Overall, "Roots" is a reflection on the quest for a sense of belonging and the realization that material possessions or success cannot fill the void left by a lack of meaningful connections or a true sense of home.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't you say that this ain't real
Do not deny the authenticity of my experiences and emotions
I feel it pulling at my heels
I sense a strong, undeniable force driving me forward
Don't you claim that I can't feel
Do not assert that I am incapable of experiencing emotions
I'm not made of stainless steel
I am not immune to the impact of life's challenges and hardships
Roots
A reference to the lack of a strong sense of belonging or origin
I don't have them and that's ok
I am content with not having a deep-rooted connection to a specific place or background
Roots
A hope for the possibility of developing roots in the future
So maybe I will have them someday
Perhaps there will come a time when I will find my sense of roots
Roots
Continued reference to the longing for a sense of belonging or heritage
I bought a big house in the country
I made an attempt to find fulfillment and happiness through material possessions
I live there now, does nothing for me
However, living in that house did not bring me the joy I expected
Bought a fast car, white and sporty
I sought excitement and fulfillment through the purchase of an impressive vehicle
When I look back I was pretty poorly
In hindsight, I realize that my efforts to find contentment were misguided
I've had my best friend right beside me
Throughout my journey, I have had the support and companionship of a dear friend
Big decisions didn't come lightly
I have faced significant choices and their weight has not been lost on me
A few regrets that live inside me
There are certain actions or choices I wish I could change, causing lingering remorse
Wish I'd done things way more kindly
I have introspectively recognized the need for more compassion and kindness in my actions
I spent a long year in a small van
I dedicated an extended period of my life to traveling in a cramped, modest vehicle
Didn't feel my life disappearing
During that time, I was unaware of how my life was gradually slipping away from me
Miss my family, I miss her friends
I long for the presence of my loved ones and cherish the connections formed with my partner's friends
I know I made those mistakes
I am aware of the errors I have committed in the past
It's sad I woke up too late for us
Regrettably, I realized the damage done to our relationship when it was already too late
I know it's hard now, I know I'm fucked up
I acknowledge the difficulties in the present and recognize the flaws in my own character
Over and over
Repeatedly, chronically
And over
Continuously, persistently
And over
Repetitively, unceasingly
Over and over
Again and again, in an ongoing cycle
And over
Once more, without interruption
And over
Continuing on, with no end in sight
Don't you say that this ain't real
Do not deny the authenticity of my experiences and emotions
I feel it pulling at my heels
I sense a strong, undeniable force driving me forward
Don't you claim that I can't feel
Do not assert that I am incapable of experiencing emotions
I'm not made of stainless steel
I am not immune to the impact of life's challenges and hardships
Lyrics © ME GUSTA MUSIC
Written by: Dave Dunwell, Joe Dunwell, Lucy Spraggan
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@swiftiesquirrel1989
The one thing that's kept me alive through depression is lucy spraggan and knowing her music will always reflect how I feel 🥰
@emmastringer5101
Soo proud of the women you have became! I've been a fan since day one! You have grown soo much both as a person and in your music! So glad to be watching you on this journey!
@mimirolfe3321
I was actually meant to be at your concert tonight but this song is so amazing that it makes up for it. We're all so proud of how far you've come and this just proves it. Thank you for making music <3
@sarahmarshall9607
We were supposed to be at the London gig too! ☹️ Love this song!! 💜
@ILoveHateCrime95
This is a great song. I have listened to many songs in the past, but this one truly speaks to me. What we feel is real and we are not made of stainless steel. Whoever wrote those lyrics is a rhyming genius.
@paulterrano1178
It doesn't matter if she's not been able to hit those radio waves but she's made a place in thousands of hearts. I don't think you're underrated. You're a gem.
@michelleremelie8191
I’ve had this song on repeat 😁
My favourite from you album so far!!
You are an inspiration ... keep doing what you’re doing 🙌🏻🙌🏻 X
@helenwright413
I was having a bad mental health day today, but seeing this has cheered me up no end, so thank you. Your music always brightens my dark days, it’s almost as if you sensed I needed a new banger from ya! Congratulations on another cracking video too, seeing myself in the crowd having a blast really helped lift the fog a bit, as it reminded me that I can be happy. I can’t wait to see you again in concert/at an album signing, it’s been a long year. Keep smashing it Lucy! Big love from Manchester UK xXx
@skeletonet4547
i've only just discovered this young lady & what a breath of fresh air she's brilliant
@Yasmin-zh6wf
As all of her other songs are, this is bloody awesome