Quiet... Listen... There is a cry in the distance. A last scream of despera… Read Full Bio ↴Quiet... Listen... There is a cry in the distance. A last scream of desperation. It's the sound of this generation. The sinners, the outcasts, the rejects, the addicts, and the alcoholics, they are all dying and they're reaching out for more. Tired of what the headlines tell them to do and who the tabloids tell them to be, and what the labels tell them to listen to, they march. In their rebellion they marched south, away from the stereotypes and away from all rules and regulations. They had good motives but they got lost in the mixup and their cause turned into a lust filled journey where their motivation was lost. They turned to anything that would satisfy no matter how long the high lasted it was all they wanted. But when high hopes and empty promises come to an end its time to start living for something real, something that will not fade, something that will never back down. That something is our God, Jesus Christ. The symbol of salvation hangs from our necks and urges us to press on. And now the time has come for this generation to stand up and take its place. Restart this march and reshape this world. There is a war out there and we are called to fight at the front lines, and take back this earth. We are the trumpets that begin the battle cries, we are the drum beat that initiates the march. We are the Mouth of the South.

Forget what you've heard, forget what you've seen. Mouth of the South is here to break the mold. With the goal of sharing the love we have in Jesus Christ and playing some rawnchy music while we are at it we are more determined than ever. Music is what we love and what we do best. We aren't perfect people but we have a God that keeps us going. We have been ransomed for the soul purpose of making God known wherever we are, and the only way we know how to come close to expressing this is through music.

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Uprooted
Mouth of the South Lyrics

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This is my life
I will live it to the fullest, just try and stop me
I'm not wasting my time
I've been given a purpose, I will not let it die

I will not change for you, that doesn't mean that I'm not changing
I'm growing into the man that I was born to be
I'm chasing my dreams

I am living
I follow my convictions
This is my passion

9-5 never cut it for me this is life and I intend on living
You can try to say I'm wasting my time but just because I'm not you doesn't mean that you're right
I am convinced
We're so consumed with life, we've forgotten how to live

Don't hold me back
Cause I am trying to live my life the way I should
It won't make sense to you
And I doubt it ever could
This is the path for me, the only one I've ever known
And even if you're not by my side I am never alone

When will you see that this is the life for me
I will not conform to your way of living
You've made your bed so you could dream
But I've turned my dreams into reality

I am not alone
We are alive, and we will not be stopped

I am not alone
We are alive, and we will not be stopped

Overall Meaning

The song “Uprooted” by Mouth of the South is an anthem for people who seek to live their lives to the fullest and follow their dreams without letting anyone else obstruct their paths. The first stanza of the song sets the tone for the rest of the lyrics. It asserts that the listener is determined to live their life to the fullest, regardless of any obstacles that come their way, as they recognize the purpose they have been given. They refuse to change for anyone, but they do recognize the fact that they are changing into the person they were meant to be. The listener is chasing their dreams, following their convictions, and passionately living their life.

In the second stanza, the lyrics draw a comparison between a typical 9-to-5 life and the kind of life the listener wants to live. To the listener, the typical 9-to-5 job is not enough, and they refuse to live their life that way. They are convinced that life is meant to be lived to the fullest, but society has become so consumed with the daily grind that they have forgotten how to truly live their lives. The chorus is the centerpiece of the song, with the listener declaring their intention to live their life without any constraints. They have found their path, and they would not conform to anyone else’s way of living. They refuse to let anyone hold them back, and they are ready to turn their dreams into reality.

Line by Line Meaning

This is my life
I am in control of my own destiny

I will live it to the fullest, just try and stop me
I am committed to living life to the fullest and nothing will hold me back

I'm not wasting my time
I am purposeful and intentional with my actions

I've been given a purpose, I will not let it die
I have a calling in life and I will fulfill it against all odds

I will not change for you, that doesn't mean that I'm not changing
I am true to myself while also evolving and growing as a person

I'm growing into the man that I was born to be
I am becoming the person I always knew I could be

I'm chasing my dreams
I am pursuing my goals with unrelenting determination

I am living
I am fully experiencing life in all its richness and depth

I follow my convictions
I am guided by my inner sense of right and wrong

This is my passion
I am deeply committed to and enthusiastic about what I do

9-5 never cut it for me this is life and I intend on living
I am not content with a mundane, conventional lifestyle and am determined to embrace all that life has to offer

You can try to say I'm wasting my time but just because I'm not you doesn't mean that you're right
You may not understand my choices, but that doesn't make them any less valid

I am convinced
I am completely certain in my beliefs and decisions

We're so consumed with life, we've forgotten how to live
We often get bogged down in the details of daily life and lose sight of the bigger picture

Don't hold me back
Do not impede my progress or limit my potential

Cause I am trying to live my life the way I should
I am endeavoring to live according to my own values and priorities

It won't make sense to you
My choices and actions likely will not align with your expectations or understanding

And I doubt it ever could
It's unlikely that you will be able to fully comprehend my unique perspective and experiences

This is the path for me, the only one I've ever known
My course in life is singular and unyielding, with little room for deviation

And even if you're not by my side I am never alone
Though others may not support or understand me, I am still fortified by my own sense of self and purpose

When will you see that this is the life for me
I wish you could appreciate how fulfilling and meaningful my life's journey is to me

I will not conform to your way of living
I refuse to mold myself to fit someone else's expectations or societal norms

You've made your bed so you could dream
Others may have chosen a life of comfort and routine, but that is not for me

But I've turned my dreams into reality
I have transformed my hopes and aspirations into tangible achievements and outcomes

I am not alone
There are others who share my vision and values

We are alive, and we will not be stopped
We are fully engaged in life and will not let any obstacle or hindrance impede our progress

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