Roots Bloody Roots
Max Cavalera/Sepultura Lyrics


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Roots, bloody roots
Roots, bloody roots
Roots, bloody roots
Roots, bloody roots

I believe in our fate
We don't need to fake
It's all we wanna be
Watch me freak

I say we're growing every day
Getting stronger in every way
I'll take you to a place
Where we shall find our

Roots, bloody roots
Roots, bloody roots
Roots, bloody roots
Roots, bloody roots

Rain, bring me the strength
To get to another day
And all I want to see
Set us free

Why can't you see?
Can't you feel this is real? Aaah

I pray, we don't need to change
Our ways to be saved




That all we wanna be
Watch us freak

Overall Meaning

"Roots Bloody Roots" is a powerful song by Max Cavalera and his band Sepultura, released in 1996. The song starts with the repetition of the phrase "Roots, bloody roots" which can be seen as a metaphor for the band's return to their roots, the Brazilian culture and the indigenous tribes they grew up with. Max shouts out his belief in fate and the idea that we don't need to fake anything, we just need to be who we are. He then talks about how they are growing stronger in every way, taking his audience to a place where they shall find the roots that they all share. The song gives a sense of tribalism and defense of identity and cultural roots.


Throughout the song, Max uses rain as a metaphor for strength, believing that it is the force that drives them to face another day. He yearns to be set free, but also questions why others cannot see or feel the realness of what they are doing. Max prays that they do not need to change their ways to be saved and encourages everyone to embrace and celebrate their true identity. The song is an ode to the roots of the band and their culture, a song that exudes passion and belief in the power of being authentic.


Line by Line Meaning

Roots, bloody roots
Max Cavalera is emphasizing the importance of returning to his roots and how significant they are to him.


Roots, bloody roots
Max is reinforcing his personal connection to his roots and how he feels the essence and passion of them.


Roots, bloody roots
Max is merging with his roots, giving himself entirely to the emotions and intensity that comes along with it.


Roots, bloody roots
Max is expressing that he can't seem to stay detached from the strength and energy of his roots.


I believe in our fate
Max affirms his trust in destiny and that destiny will guide his journey.


We don't need to fake
Max states that he and his followers do not have to pretend or fabricate to connect with their roots as it is an innate feeling.


It's all we wanna be
Max is declaring that their roots embody their true identity; it is who they are and who they want to be.


Watch me freak
Max is calling his followers to tune in to his emotions and his expression of his roots.


I say we're growing every day
Max states that they are continually evolving, and their bonds with their roots are becoming stronger.


Getting stronger in every way
Max clarifies the notion that the strength of their roots is not limited to a specific aspect of life but runs through everything they do.


I'll take you to a place
Max is promising to introduce his followers to his roots, an experience that they will find transcending.


Where we shall find our
Max is indicating that this location takes them to their roots and where its purest form resides.


Roots, bloody roots
Max reiterates that the location will lead them to connect with their roots, awaking deep emotional and spiritual connections.


Roots, bloody roots
Max reinforces their roots' critical role, encouraging his followers to continue to embrace them.


Roots, bloody roots
Max is articulating that the search of the roots goes on and on.


Roots, bloody roots
Max knows that the roots will always play a crucial role in his life.


Rain, bring me the strength
Max is calling on a higher power to give him the strength to embrace his roots.


To get to another day
Max is making an effort to build a bridge between yesterday and today through his roots.


And all I want to see
Max is yearning to witness an unyielding passion and a profound connection with his roots.


Set us free
Max is pleading to let loose of all given political, cultural, and social restrictions to fully hearten his roots.


Why can't you see?
Max expresses his frustration with people who do not understand how essential his roots are to him.


Can't you feel this is real? Aaah
Max is calling on those who disconnect from their roots to perceive that the roots are real, vibrant, and alive.


I pray, we don't need to change
Max insists that they should hold on to their roots and not change them to appease anyone.


Our ways to be saved
Max holds his roots as a way of salvation and redemption while calling on his people not to distance themselves from it.


That all we wanna be
Max is firm in his stand that their roots represent their dreams and aspirations.


Watch us freak
Max smitten with the zeal of his roots encourages his people to allow themselves to be swept away with their emotions and spirit (roots).




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Andreas Rudolf Kisser, Igor Cavalera, Massimiliano A. Cavalera, Paulo Xisto Jr. Pinto

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