1) Root is a Czech metal l… Read Full Bio ↴There are three bands with the name Root.
1) Root is a Czech metal legend from city of Brno founded in 1987 by Big Boss and Blackie. Root was one of the original pre-second-wave black metal bands, following in the footsteps of Bathory and Venom, while taking the genre in a more refined, less savage direction. Their style has since progressed towards a more epic, dark heavy metal sound with a clean-sung vocal approach, but their music can still be recognized as black metal at its core due to the unchanged ideology of the band. After the album Madness of the Graves (2003), Blackie left Root to concentrate on his band Cales. Blackie also played in side-project Entrails, an old school black-thrash metal band.
2) Root was the name of a Polish grunge band
3) Root is an Australian country rock band.
The Prayers
Root Lyrics
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Soldiers of Jah army from birth yeah
On the good side
Stand alone sequel of Rasta
The truth is clear, deep inside you
Let's take it out!
Woy, woy, woy, we are dancing on the good side, good side
Woy, woy, woy, we are dancing on the good side, uh yeah!
We are dancing on the good side
We destroy the wall evil are rising around you
We are dancing on the good side
We dance against suffering and pain, woh ohy
On the good side
Stand alone sequel of Rasta
The truth is clear, deep inside you
Let's take it out! ch-haa!
Woy, woy, woy, we are dancing on the good side, good side
Woy, woy, woy, we are dancing on the good side, uh yeah!
We are dancing on the good side!
Praying!
The lyrics to Root's song "The Prayers" express a strong sense of identity and purpose as members of the Rastafarian faith. The singer refers to themselves and others as "natty dancing prayer," suggesting a connection to the natural and spiritual essence of the Rasta lifestyle. They describe themselves as soldiers of Jah army, indicating their commitment to following the teachings of Rastafari.
The repeated phrase "on the good side" highlights their allegiance to righteousness and harmony, contrasting with "evil" and suffering that are rising around them. This can be interpreted as a call to stand against negativity and work towards positive change. The lyrics encourage listeners to embrace their inner truth and take action to manifest it outwardly. The exclamation of "woy, woy, woy" adds a sense of excitement and celebration to the message.
The mention of dancing in relation to being on the good side suggests a joyful and communal expression of faith and belief. Through prayer and dance, they aim to destroy the metaphorical wall of evil and bring about a world free from suffering and pain. The word "woh ohy" towards the end possibly shows a moment of deep emotional connection and intensity in their prayerful dance. Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of empowerment, unity, and the belief in the transformative power of Rastafarian principles.
Line by Line Meaning
We are natty dancing prayer
We are a group of individuals who embody the natural, free-spirited essence of prayer through our dancing
Soldiers of Jah army from birth yeah
We have been dedicated members of Jah's army since the day we were born
On the good side
We align ourselves with righteousness and positivity
Stand alone sequel of Rasta
We are a unique continuation of the Rastafarian movement, standing strong on our own
The truth is clear, deep inside you
The ultimate truth can be found within yourself, if you search deep enough
Let's take it out!
It's time to bring that truth to the surface and let it shine
Woy, woy, woy, we are dancing on the good side, good side
We joyfully celebrate and express our devotion to the positive path we've chosen
We destroy the wall evil are rising around you
We actively dismantle the barriers that evil forces are constructing around you
We dance against suffering and pain, woh ohy
Through our dancing, we oppose and fight against the afflictions of suffering and pain
We are dancing on the good side
Once again, we affirm that our dancing is an act of being on the side of goodness
Praying!
In addition to dancing, we also engage in prayer as a powerful spiritual practice
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