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2. The Shooters were a Washington D.C., USA band of talent comprised of J.R. Royall, Robert "Scooter" Scott, "Stub" and "Ogre". The bands songs came from mostly a catalogue of songs brought by J.R. Royall. They had dreams of a CD, but it never came to be, though they had demos of songs available for download through http://mp3.washingtonpost.com. You can read a little more about the band, though now no more, at http://www.shootersite.com. According to this site, The Shooter's is no more. The site suggested that J.R. had a new band: Radio-TX in Dallas, but the weblink to that band was broken. Now there is a new weblink to a band called the Hot Rockin' Fonzies to be found on myspace: http://www.myspace.com/hotrockinfonzies
Roots
The Shooters Lyrics
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I kept myself laid away beneath the surface waiting for the fire from above to fall
Because all the things you’ve learnt about me will be forgotten
All the stuff you were forced to leave behind
Wind will sweep all these false promises away
Memories stuck inside a spinning wheel, frozen feelings trapped in your brain
What you are is what you get
I no longer see what kind of use you’re thinking for me
A bible in my hands and a gun in my pants
Sacrificed, humiliated and immortalized, clotted blood pumped through crystal bodies
Because all the things you’ve learnt about me will be forgotten
All the stuff you were forced to leave behind
Memories stuck inside a spinning wheel, frozen feelings trapped in your brain
What you are is what you get
You’re fed by your own fear
Did you think I’ve found a way to pass away without sorrow
I can’t wait to bring them out among the dead
Did you think I’ve found my way to say good-bye to everything you wished me
What you get is what you ruined
The Shooters's song Roots describes a character seeking revenge and returning to their roots. The opening lines state, "Revenge is my name, and I'm here to stay, understanding seems to be blown away." This suggests that the person has been wronged and is seeking retribution. The phrase "beneath the surface" implies that the person has been biding their time and waiting for an opportunity to strike back. The line "waiting for the fire from above to fall" could be interpreted as a metaphor for fate or divine intervention.
The chorus repeats the lines "all the things you've learned about me will be forgotten" and "memories stuck inside a spinning wheel, frozen feelings trapped in your brain." These lines suggest that the person is seeking to erase their past and start anew. The phrase "what you are is what you get" could be a statement about the consequences of actions or a criticism of society's tendency to judge people based on their past.
The second verse describes the person as holding a bible in one hand and a gun in the other. The line "sacrificed, humiliated and immortalized" suggests that the person has suffered greatly and will not be forgotten. The phrase "clotted blood pumped through crystal bodies" is a vivid and unsettling image that could be interpreted in various ways.
Overall, the song seems to be about a person seeking revenge and returning to their roots, while also expressing themes of erasing the past and the consequences of actions.
Line by Line Meaning
Revenge is my name, and I’m here to stay, understanding seems to be blown away
I am seeking revenge and I am not going anywhere until I get it; empathy is nonexistent.
I kept myself laid away beneath the surface waiting for the fire from above to fall
I have been hiding and biding my time, waiting for something to trigger my revenge.
Because all the things you’ve learnt about me will be forgotten
Everything you thought you knew about me will be erased.
All the stuff you were forced to leave behind
You had to let go of everything you held dear.
Wind will sweep all these false promises away
Empty promises will be blown away and forgotten.
Memories stuck inside a spinning wheel, frozen feelings trapped in your brain
You are haunted by your past experiences and unable to move on.
What you are is what you get
You will receive the consequences of your actions.
It’s like coming back to my roots
This is where it all began for me.
I no longer see what kind of use you’re thinking for me
I am aware that you have ulterior motives for involving me.
A bible in my hands and a gun in my pants
I am both a religious and violent person.
Sacrificed, humiliated and immortalized, clotted blood pumped through crystal bodies
I have been martyred, embarrassed and glorified; my blood shed and my body preserved like a gem.
You’re fed by your own fear
Your fear is what motivates and guides you.
Did you think I’ve found a way to pass away without sorrow
Did you expect me to die without experiencing pain and sadness?
I can’t wait to bring them out among the dead
I am eager to bring my enemies to their death.
Did you think I’ve found my way to say good-bye to everything you wished me
Did you assume that I have forgotten and forgiven what you have done to me?
What you get is what you ruined
The consequences you receive are a result of the destruction you have caused.
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That was worth the wait... Thnx :)