Roots
Zac Brown Band Lyrics

My first best friend was a 6 string
The singer's closest companion during their formative years was their guitar.

Took him with me everywhere I go
The singer brought their guitar with them wherever they went, showing how important it was to them.

When I was 18, bought a Dodge van
At the age of 18, the singer purchased a Dodge van to travel for their passion for music.

Found a drummer and made the road my home
The artist later formed a band by finding a drummer and chose a life on the road pursuing their love for music.

Ooh, I wouldn't change a thing
The artist has no regrets about their choices and experiences and acknowledges they have contributed to who they are today.

My roots always keep me grounded
The singer's foundation and origins serve as an anchor for them, ensuring they stay grounded and centered.

Roots, remind me where I'm from
The singer's roots serve as a reminder of their origin as they navigate life's journey.

Even when I'm a thousand miles away from my roots
Despite being physically far from their place of origin, the artist still feels a connection and a sense of belonging linked to their roots.

I'm home
Wherever the artist goes, they bring a sense of home with them thanks to their roots.

Every Friday, you could find me
The artist had a regular gig every Friday at the Dixie Tavern.

At Dixie Tavern, playing with my band
The singer performed at the Dixie Tavern frequently with their band.

We'd start the show with a round of whiskey
The artist would always kick off their performance with a toast of whiskey.

And play our hearts out and wished it'd never end
The singer and their bandmates poured their souls into their performances and wished it could go on forever.

We'd get 'em singing "Don't Stop Believing"
The band would encourage the crowd to join in and sing Journey's classic hit 'Don't Stop Believing.'

Then follow up with a cold beer on a Friday night
After playing, they would then bond over cold beers on Friday nights.

Always dreaming one day we'd play with
They had lofty goals and dreamed of playing alongside their biggest inspirations and idols.

All our heroes we cover every night
Every night, the artist and their companions would play or perform covers of their favorite artists hoping to achieve their level of success someday.

Flying high all our dreams came true
The singer and their bandmates achieved their dreams and aspirations just as they imagined.

You've given me wings
Music has invigorated the singer and elevated them to heights they didn't think possible.

Don't give up
An encouragement to not let go and continue pursuing one's dreams and goals.

Hold on a little longer
A reminder to be patient and not give up too soon.

What don't kill you
What doesn't destroy you or make you quit.

Only makes you stronger
It toughens you up and strengthens you, making you emotionally resilient.

Only gives you stronger roots
Experiences, both good and bad, help you grow roots that are resilient, firm, and strong.

My roots, even when I'm a thousand miles away from my roots, I'm home
The singer concludes that no matter where life takes them, they carry home within them, and it is their roots that provide that comfort.