If you are looking for a good time and some live music then you need to com… Read Full Bio ↴If you are looking for a good time and some live music then you need to come to a Rootdown show. The infectious enthusiasm of the group's performance will have you smiling and moving your feet from the door to the dance floor. Combining elements of pop, rock and reggae Rootdown's music creates an excellent backdrop to your night. Their live performance is like a vibrant mood of sunshine even where it rains most of the year... Oregon.

Created in 2007 by solo national touring/recording artist Paul Wright while living in San Diego soaking in the southern California culture. Since conception their live show has caused a quick buzz as they have been asked to open for Tyrone Wells, Pepper, The Wailers and many more gracing many different venues. Wright has been touring himself seven years full-time playing alongside bands like Tobymac, Switchfoot, Shawn McDonald and many more in every state except well Maine.

Rootdown's music falls into the “pop/rock/reggae” category of band and genre, a well-developed musical culture with roots stretching back to the early days of Bob Marley, through the years of Sublime, and into today with many different bands spearheading the direction like Pepper and Slightly Stoopid. Think Beastie Boys meets Beach Boys.

Rootdown released their first self-titled EP in 2007 featuring songs such as “Don’t Walk Away” and “Real Love”. Released in July 2009, Rootdown's new album, “Summer of Love” features tracks such as “Taking Over Me”, “Sweet Love” and the ode to their favorite Oregon Mexican restaurant, “Burrito Boy”. Since its release, it has reached as high as #6 on the Itunes Top 10 Reggae Albums and has been featured on several national radio stations along with many regional stations.

Most recently, Rootdown was selected to showcase at the National Association of Campus Activities West Conference where over 25 college campuses and counting booked Rootdown for Spring 2010 shows.

All I Wanna Do
Rootdown Lyrics

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The sun is sweet, the shade is soft and your kiss is mine
I wanna kick it like we did in the summertime, ya, when you were mine
I got a feelin it will work out

I think you know what I'm wantin,
I'm wantin someone not nothin
Because theres nothin that can get in between me and your lovin
I'm commin back and I'm runnin and runnin baby I'm rushin so hush

Wont you understand this is way more than a crush

All I wanna do
Is hang with you
Everyday
In the sun or shade
All I wanna do
Is be with you
Ya be with you oh ya

Baby we can do whatever you want
Whenever youd like
If I was in your mind and you would have whatever youd like
Maybe its tonight cuz you are my girl
My baby hear me knockin and knockin
We kept on talkin and talkin
About how awesome this love it
Ya the one that we got in and I dont want us to stop
Cuz of the web that we're caught in is too good to be true baby I love you

All I wanna do
Is hang with you
Everyday
In the sun or shade
All I wanna do
Is be with you
I love you girl I need you girl oh ya
All I wanna do
Is hang with you
Everyday
In the sun or shade
All I wanna do
Is be with you
Ya be with you
I love you girl
Ya ocme on now girl lets hang out

Maybe you'll be goin my way
And you'll be mine
And I wont be blind
Wanna see you shine
Like that time that
We find blue skies in the summer time (repeat x1)
In the summer time, summer time, summer time

All I wanna do is hang with you
Everyday in the sun or shade
All I wanna do is be with you
Yea be with you I love you girl
Oh yea I need you girl
All I wanna do is hang with you
Everyday in the sun or shade
All I wanna do is be with you
Yea be with you I love you girl

Oh yea c'mon now girl let's hang out
C'mon now girl let's hang out

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Rootdown's song All I Wanna Do express a desire for a deep and meaningful romantic relationship. The singer talks about how pleasant the sun and shade are, and how much they desire the object of their affection's kiss. They want to spend all day every day with them, reminiscing about the good times they spent together in the summer. The singer believes that their relationship will work out and that they are looking for someone significant, not just anyone. They believe that there is nothing that can come in between them and their love. The singer's feelings for the person are not just a crush, but something more serious. The chorus of the song continues to express the singer's desire to be with their beloved, go wherever they go, and do whatever they like. They are entirely devoted to their love, and they want to spend all their time together.

The song was written and performed by Rootdown, a Southern Californian band known for their mix of reggae, hip-hop, and funk. The song's lyrics are simple but evoke powerful emotions of love and longing. The song was released in 2000 as part of Rootdown's self-titled album, which received critical acclaim. The album was produced by John Avila, a well-known record producer who has worked with many high-profile artists. The song's catchy melody and upbeat rhythms make it enjoyable to listen to and a great song for dancing.

Line by Line Meaning

The sun is sweet, the shade is soft and your kiss is mine
The environment around us is perfect and your kiss is a representation of everything wonderful that is happening right now

I wanna kick it like we did in the summertime, ya, when you were mine
I want to spend time with you, just like we did in the past when things were perfect between us

I got a feelin it will work out
I have a good feeling that everything will work out between us for the best

I think you know what I'm wantin,
I'm sure you know exactly what I want from you

I'm wantin someone not nothin
I want someone who is a real person, not just a casual fling

Because theres nothin that can get in between me and your lovin
Our love is strong enough to withstand anything that comes our way

I'm commin back and I'm runnin and runnin baby I'm rushin so hush
I'm coming back to you with excitement and enthusiasm, so please be quiet and let me speak

Wont you understand this is way more than a crush
This connection between us is much deeper than a simple crush or infatuation

All I wanna do Is hang with you Everyday In the sun or shade
I just want to spend time with you every day, regardless of the weather or location

All I wanna do Is be with you Ya be with you oh ya
My only desire is to be with you

Baby we can do whatever you want Whenever youd like If I was in your mind and you would have whatever youd like
I'm willing to do anything and everything that you want, whenever you want. I want to be on your mind and give you everything you desire

Maybe its tonight cuz you are my girl My baby hear me knockin and knockin We kept on talkin and talkin About how awesome this love it
Maybe tonight will be the night, now that you are my girl. We've talked and talked about how amazing our love is

Ya the one that we got in and I dont want us to stop Cuz of the web that we're caught in is too good to be true baby I love you
I don't want our love to stop because we're caught up in something amazing and rare. I love you so much

Maybe you'll be goin my way And you'll be mine And I wont be blind Wanna see you shine Like that time that We find blue skies in the summer time (repeat x1) In the summer time, summer time, summer time
Perhaps you'll come my way and become mine, and I won't miss out on seeing you shine. Like the time we found blue skies in the summertime

All I wanna do is hang with you Everyday in the sun or shade All I wanna do is be with you Yea be with you I love you girl Oh yea I need you girl
All I want is to spend time with you every day, whether it's sunny or shady. I love you and I need you, girl

C'mon now girl let's hang out C'mon now girl let's hang out
Let's hang out together right now

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