Roots
Ultraviolent Lyrics
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Treat me like some kind of radical outcast
It’s pitiful, maybe I’m just a stereotypical
Hypocritical cynic or psychotic individual
We’ll light this fire to rise from the ash
Burn it all to the ground to ascend from the dust
Protagonists who chase their own tales
Imposters disguised by the stories they sell
You’ve heard it all at the exception of listening
Why am I still suffering here
It’s no surprise you’re on the right side of history
When opposition is silenced
I’ll enjoy watching your tongue cut out
Accusational violence
Mobilized to crush conflicting doubt
We never needed another reason
We’ll do whatever it takes to do away with this
Ideological treason
Am I the only one left to believe in
Take a look past the dust on the glass that’s amassed
Treat me like some kind of radical outcast
It’s pitiful, maybe I’m just a stereotypical hypocritical criminal
It’s no success if their blood is unsplattered
In this psuedo-assault on what you heroes protect
It’s simple to stitch when the needle’s unthreaded
Masked by your lies, your disguise is what you become
Didn’t know but you didn’t care
All the while spreading lies out of ignorance
Why am I still suffering here
Trapped and confined inside this shameless hypocrisy
You never needed another reason
To do whatever it takes to persuade yourself
Of what you want to believe in
Lest you question your own pretense
This is the world you fear
What do you want from me
Raise the stakes for heresy
When all is done, nothing’s said anymore
I’ll plant my roots in a ground where I’ve got nothing to stand for
In "Roots" by Ultraviolent, the lyrics convey a sense of alienation and frustration towards societal norms and hypocrisy. The first paragraph sets the scene by urging listeners to look beyond the surface and treat the singer as more than just an outcast. It suggests that they may be labeled as a radical or crazy, but questions whether these labels are fair or merely stereotypes.
The second paragraph expresses a desire to rise above the ashes and burn down the current system that is dominated by imposters who manipulate stories to suit their own agendas. The singer feels ignored and unheard, and wonders why they are still suffering in a world where those on the right side of history often silence opposition and resort to accusational violence.
The third paragraph suggests that the singer and like-minded individuals are determined to eradicate the oppressive system, even though they don't need any additional reasons to do so. The mention of "ideological treason" shows the rejection of the status quo and a search for something to believe in.
The final paragraph reiterates the call to see beyond appearances and not to treat the singer as a radical outcast. It criticizes the spreading of lies out of ignorance and highlights the shameless hypocrisy that confines the singer. The line "plant my roots in a ground where I've got nothing to stand for" suggests a defiance, a refusal to conform to a world that lacks genuine values.
Overall, "Roots" by Ultraviolent highlights the singer's frustration with the existing power structures and the hypocrisy of those who uphold them. It calls for a revolt against the current system and a search for one's own values and beliefs.
Line by Line Meaning
Take a look past the dust on the glass that’s amassed
Look beyond the accumulated dirt on the glass, symbolizing the need to see things clearly and truthfully.
Treat me like some kind of radical outcast
Act towards me as if I am a rebellious and marginalized individual.
It’s pitiful, maybe I’m just a stereotypical hypocritical cynic or psychotic individual
It's sad, perhaps I am a typical person who contradicts their beliefs and is mentally unstable.
We’ll light this fire to rise from the ash
We will ignite a flame to emerge stronger from the ruins.
Burn it all to the ground to ascend from the dust
Destroy everything completely to rise above the chaos and insignificance.
Protagonists who chase their own tales
People who pursue their own stories and interests.
Imposters disguised by the stories they sell
Frauds hiding behind the narratives they promote.
You didn’t know but you didn’t care
You were unaware and indifferent.
You’ve heard it all at the exception of listening
You have been exposed to everything but failed to truly listen and understand.
Why am I still suffering here
Why am I still experiencing pain and hardship in this situation?
It’s no surprise you’re on the right side of history
It's unsurprising that you align yourself with the popular and accepted views of the past.
When opposition is silenced
When dissenting voices are suppressed and silenced.
I’ll enjoy watching your tongue cut out
I will take pleasure in witnessing you being silenced and unable to speak your thoughts.
Accusational violence
Using violence to accuse and attack others.
Mobilized to crush conflicting doubt
Organized and empowered to eliminate any conflicting uncertainty or skepticism.
We never needed another reason
We did not require any additional justification.
We’ll do whatever it takes to do away with this
We will take any necessary actions to eliminate this problem.
Ideological treason
Betrayal of the dominant beliefs and principles.
Am I the only one left to believe in
Do I stand alone as the sole believer in a particular cause or idea?
It’s no success if their blood is unsplattered
The achievement does not count as a victory if others have not suffered.
In this pseudo-assault on what you heroes protect
In this false attack on what you idolize and defend.
It’s simple to stitch when the needle’s unthreaded
It is easy to deceive when the means to reveal the truth are absent.
Masked by your lies, your disguise is what you become
Hidden by your falsehoods, your false persona becomes your reality.
Didn’t know but you didn’t care
You didn't have awareness, yet you chose not to show concern.
All the while spreading lies out of ignorance
Simultaneously propagating falsehoods due to lack of knowledge.
Why am I still suffering here
Why am I still experiencing pain and hardship in this situation?
Trapped and confined inside this shameless hypocrisy
Feeling stuck and limited within this blatant contradiction.
You never needed another reason
You did not require any additional justification.
To do whatever it takes to persuade yourself
To go to any lengths to convince yourself.
Of what you want to believe in
In the ideas and notions you desire to hold.
Lest you question your own pretense
So that you do not doubt your own pretentiousness.
This is the world you fear
This is the frightening reality you are afraid of.
What do you want from me
What are your expectations or desires regarding my actions or involvement?
Raise the stakes for heresy
Increase the consequences and risks for going against established beliefs.
When all is done, nothing’s said anymore
Once everything is finished, there are no meaningful conversations left.
I’ll plant my roots in a ground where I’ve got nothing to stand for
I will establish myself in a place where I have no meaningful convictions or principles.
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Avery Levan, Brandon Babcock, Brett Anspach
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