My Roots
Unaloon Lyrics
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The more i seem to be alone.
Its like the more you say,
The more i believe theres no home.
You would look me in the eye,
While making up a lie to pretend.
That these things were alright,
But i know this wasnt what u intend.
But i was only 5 years,
Alone and scared to grow up old.
Alone, no home.
Maybe its to early or maybe its to late.
Maybe shes not hungry.
Are you counting her intake?
Maybe shes depressed or,
Maybe its a phase.
Maybe its just something that we cant explain.
Watching patterns on my wall.
I wonder when ill find my home.
Alone, no home.
Maybe its to early or maybe its to late.
Maybe shes is struggling,
Are you watching how she plays?
Maybe shes depressed or
Maybe its a phase.
Maybe its just something that we cant explain
The opening lines of Unaloon's song My Roots express a feeling of isolation and the frustration that comes with it. The singer seems to be trying his best to connect with others, but the more he tries, the more he feels alone. In the second verse, he talks about how the other person keeps lying to him, pretending that everything is alright, but he knows that's not what they genuinely meant. However, the singer realizes that he was only five years old at the time, alone and scared to grow up in a world where he didn't feel like there was a place he could call his own. This feeling of abandonment is powerfully expressed in the repeated phrase "alone, no home," which serves as the song's refrain.
The second half of the song takes a shift, focusing on observing others who may be going through similar situations. The singer wonders about the struggles that others may be facing, whether it's a lack of appetite, feeling depressed, or going through an inexplicable phase. He points out that sometimes, there may not be a way we can explain what someone else goes through, leaving us to wonder and guess. The last line goes back to the singer's own experience, wondering when he'll find his home, emphasizing the song's theme of desperate searching and longing.
Line by Line Meaning
Like the more i try,
The more i seem to be alone.
Despite my efforts, I feel increasingly isolated and lonely.
Its like the more you say,
The more i believe theres no home.
When you speak to me, I become more convinced that I don't have a true sense of belonging or comfort anywhere.
You would look me in the eye,
While making up a lie to pretend.
You deceived me while maintaining eye contact and pretending your lies were the truth.
That these things were alright,
But i know this wasnt what u intend.
Although you tried to convince me that everything was okay, I know that this wasn't your true intention.
But i was only 5 years,
Alone and scared to grow up old.
Alone, no home.
When I was only five, I felt frightened and alone, uncertain of what the future held for me with no real sense of security or stability.
Maybe its to early or maybe its to late.
Maybe shes not hungry.
Are you counting her intake?
It could be either too soon or too late to address a potential issue, such as a lack of appetite, but it's important to monitor her eating habits to ensure she's getting enough nutrition.
Maybe shes depressed or,
Maybe its a phase.
Maybe its just something that we cant explain.
She may be experiencing depression or it could just be a temporary phase, but ultimately there may be no clear explanation for what she's going through.
Watching patterns on my wall.
I wonder when ill find my home.
Alone, no home.
As I stare at the patterns on my wall, I can't help but wonder when I'll finally find a place where I feel truly at home and not so alone.
Maybe its to early or maybe its to late.
Maybe shes is struggling,
Are you watching how she plays?
It's possible that addressing any struggles she may be having is either premature or it's already past the right time, but it's worth taking a closer look at how she's behaving to see if there are any signs of struggle.
Maybe shes depressed or
Maybe its a phase.
Maybe its just something that we cant explain.
She could be experiencing depression or this could just be a temporary phase, but sometimes there is no clear explanation for what someone is going through.
Writer(s): winona lisa green
Contributed by Matthew W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.