Weave
Rusted Root Lyrics
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I will shine, yeah
I'll keep it flowing 'til the end of time
I'm on my way, yeah
Barely livin' only for today
I'm gonna buy my baby a new backbone wig
My wave is gonna come in soon
You will find
I'll keep it flowing 'til the end of time
Weave your grace with mine
Wiggle your backbone wig with me, baby
Wiggle your backbone, backbone
On my own child
When I'll call you baby on the phone
No one's home, no
Still you'll act as if you're all alone
No, I'm gonna buy my baby a new backbone wig
My wave is gonna come in soon
You will find, you will find, find
I'll keep it flowing 'til the end of time
Weave your grace with mine
Wiggle your backbone wig with me, baby
Wiggle your backbone, backbone
Oh now, you make me wanna shine?
I'm gonna shine
Everybody shine, shine, shine
I'm gonna buy my baby a new backbone wig
My wave is gonna come in soon
You will find, you will find
Keep it flowing 'til the end of time
Weave your grace with mine
Wiggle your backbone wig with me, baby
Wiggle your backbone
Wiggle your backbone, yeah
Wiggle your backbone, oh yeah
Wiggle your backbone wig with me, baby
Wiggle your backbone
Wiggle your backbone, yeah
Wiggle your backbone wig
Don't take that backbone home
And don't it make you wanna shine
"Weave" by Rusted Root is a song about the lead singer's desire to keep the good vibes and positivity flowing throughout his life. The lyrics begin with the singer stating his intentions to shine and keep it flowing until the end of time. He then goes on to express his belief that his wave is coming in soon and that he will keep his positive attitude and outlook alive until the end of time.
In the chorus, the singer implores someone to "weave your grace with mine" and "wiggle your backbone wig with me," signaling his desire for deep connection and shared experience. The song then shifts to a more personal tone, with the singer expressing his feelings of loneliness and isolation, despite having someone to call home to. This leads him to repeat the refrain that he will buy his baby a new backbone wig and keep the positivity flowing, keep his wave rising until the end of time.
Overall, the song is about the power of positivity and the importance of finding connection and grace in life, even in times of struggle and hardship. The repetition of the backbone wig metaphor and the call to wiggle it with the singer suggest a playful and lighthearted approach to dealing with life's challenges, keeping things upbeat and flowing no matter what.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh yeah, yeah
Expression of enthusiasm and agreement
I will shine, yeah
I have confidence in myself to succeed
I'll keep it flowing 'til the end of time
I will persist and never give up on my goals
I'm on my way, yeah
I am progressing towards my ambitions
Barely livin' only for today
Living in the moment without concern for the future or past
I'm gonna buy my baby a new backbone wig
I will improve my loved one's confidence and self-esteem
My wave is gonna come in soon
I am confident that my success is approaching
You will find
You will see that I will succeed
Weave your grace with mine
Let us combine our strengths and virtues
Wiggle your backbone wig with me, baby
Let us dance together and enjoy life
Wiggle your backbone, backbone
Relax and have fun
On my own child
I am independent and confident
When I'll call you baby on the phone
When we communicate, I will show affection
No one's home, no
Even if there is no answer, I will still show love
Still you'll act as if you're all alone
You may feel lonely, but I am here for you
Oh now, you make me wanna shine?
You inspire me to be my best
Everybody shine, shine, shine
I wish success for everyone
Wiggle your backbone wig
Relax and dance with joy
Don't take that backbone home
Don't dwell on negative emotions
And don't it make you wanna shine
Letting go of negativity can lead to a brighter outlook
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JENN WERTZ, JIM DONOVAN, JOHN BUYNAK, LIZ BERLIN, MICHAEL GLABICKI, PATRICK NORMAN
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