Roots
other.minds Lyrics
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Church is something that is really never on the schedule
When you have a bunch family issues inside of your mental
And you tryna find some peace now it's right up in your temple
I'm a man of God but I been walking with the devil
Church is something that is really never on the schedule
When you have a bunch family issues inside of your mental
And you tryna find some peace now it's right up in your temple
It emerged from the cracks of the concrete
Every single word that I heard and it haunts me
I'm dug up from the dirt from worst type of birth
It feels like a curse and I'm stuck in this up earth
I'm sick of the loss and I'm sick of the pain
I'm sick of the cost how much can I take
I'm losing my friends and I'm losing family
All my roots they're ripping out savagely
Someone bring balance I'm sick of this scale
It leans to one side and one sided like jail
I'm really burned out it feelin' like it hell
I'm wishing for peace but it never prevails
My uncle he fell off a bridge
We use to be closer but not the same since
He's losing his memories and I just wish
I could go back and then save em from this
I'm a man of God but I been walking with the devil
Church is something that is really never on the schedule
When you have a bunch family issues inside of your mental
And you tryna find some peace now it's right up in your temple
I'm a man of God but I been walking with the devil
Church is something that is really never on the schedule
When you have a bunch family issues inside of your mental
And you tryna find some peace now it's right up in your temple
My sister always saying she the black sheep
But then she threw us all away when I had her back g
I see how it is I miss her kids
I'm barely just seeing my son so it hits
My mom and dad they be dealing the most
My mom stuck with pain but living in hope
My dad is in stress you can see it at home
He's got a son that we never will know
All my friends who my family left in a hearse
I feel they abandon me I'm hiding hurt
If not for my girl and my boy man I really don't know
But, I do think I would've ended it long time ago
I've been living with this Chron's people just say it's a crutch
Making me feel so alone when they think its bluff
Waking up needles inside stomach it's leaking out blood
I guess not enough till' I am dead then they will love
Man
I'm a man of God but I been walking with the devil
Church is something that is really never on the schedule
When you have a bunch family issues inside of your mental
And you tryna find some peace now it's right up in your temple
I'm a man of God but I been walking with the devil
Church is something that is really never on the schedule
When you have a bunch family issues inside of your mental
And you tryna find some peace now it's right up in your temple
The lyrics to "Roots" by other.minds discuss the conflicting experiences of the singer as they navigate their faith, family issues, and personal struggles. The repeated mention of being a "man of God" but also walking with the devil suggests a struggle between the singer's religious beliefs and the challenges they face in their everyday life. The lack of church in their schedule implies a disconnect between their faith and their reality.
The song explores the impact of family issues on the singer's mental state, describing it as a burden that resides within their mind. They express a desire to find peace, which they hope to discover within themselves. The reference to being "dug up from the dirt from the worst type of birth" suggests a difficult upbringing or a sense of being trapped in a challenging environment.
The lyrics touch on the theme of loss, with the singer lamenting the loss of friends and family members. The mention of their uncle falling off a bridge indicates a tragic event that has strained their relationship. The loss of memories and the longing to save someone from their fate evoke feelings of helplessness and regret.
Despite the hardships, the singer finds solace in their partner and child, noting that without them, they might have chosen a different path. The mention of living with Chron's disease implies physical pain and the struggle of dealing with a chronic illness. The sense of feeling alone and misunderstood is heightened by the misconceptions of others who dismiss their condition as mere crutch.
Overall, "Roots" delves into themes of faith, family, loss, and personal struggle, painting a complex picture of the singer's internal conflicts and external challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm a man of God but I been walking with the devil
Despite identifying as religious, I have been engaging in negative and sinful behaviors
Church is something that is really never on the schedule
Attending church is not a regular part of my routine
When you have a bunch family issues inside of your mental
Having numerous problems within my family greatly affects my emotional state
And you tryna find some peace now it's right up in your temple
In my quest for inner peace, I am searching within myself
It emerged from the cracks of the concrete
My pain and suffering have grown from difficult and harsh circumstances
Every single word that I heard and it haunts me
Each word I have heard weighs heavily on my mind, causing distress
I'm dug up from the dirt from worst type of birth
My existence feels like I have been unearthed from a traumatic origin
It feels like a curse and I'm stuck in this up earth
I am trapped and burdened by a seemingly never-ending cycle of misfortune
I'm sick of the loss and I'm sick of the pain
I am weary of experiencing grief and suffering
I'm sick of the cost how much can I take
I am exhausted by the toll that these hardships have taken on me
I'm losing my friends and I'm losing family
I am losing the support of my friends and loved ones
All my roots they're ripping out savagely
The foundations of my life are being brutally torn apart
Someone bring balance I'm sick of this scale
I yearn for equilibrium as my life feels imbalanced
It leans to one side and one sided like jail
My life feels restricted and confined, with no fairness or options
I'm really burned out it feelin' like it hell
I am completely exhausted and overwhelmed; it feels like hell
I'm wishing for peace but it never prevails
Despite my desires, peace always eludes me
My uncle he fell off a bridge
My uncle experienced a tragic accident by falling off a bridge
We use to be closer but not the same since
Our relationship has changed and become distant since then
He's losing his memories and I just wish
My uncle is suffering from memory loss, and it pains me to witness
I could go back and then save em from this
I wish I could travel back in time and rescue him from his current situation
My sister always saying she the black sheep
My sister constantly expresses that she is the outcast of our family
But then she threw us all away when I had her back g
She betrayed and abandoned us, even though I supported her
I see how it is I miss her kids
I understand the situation, but it still saddens me that I am separated from her children
I'm barely just seeing my son so it hits
Due to various circumstances, I have limited time with my own son, which deeply affects me
My mom and dad they be dealing the most
My parents are going through significant struggles
My mom stuck with pain but living in hope
Despite the pain she experiences, my mom maintains a sense of optimism
My dad is in stress you can see it at home
My dad is visibly burdened by stress within our household
He's got a son that we never will know
My dad has another child whom we will never have the chance to know
All my friends who my family left in a hearse
The friends I once had are now gone, symbolizing their loss as if they were carried away in a hearse
I feel they abandon me I'm hiding hurt
I believe they have deserted me, and I conceal my pain as a result
If not for my girl and my boy man I really don't know
If it weren't for my girlfriend and my son, I would be lost and unsure of how to cope
But, I do think I would've ended it long time ago
However, I must admit that I might have succumbed to my pain and ended my life if not for them
I've been living with this Chron's people just say it's a crutch
I have been suffering from Crohn's Disease, but others dismiss it as a mere excuse for my struggles
Making me feel so alone when they think its bluff
Others doubting the severity of my condition leaves me feeling isolated and misunderstood
Waking up needles inside stomach it's leaking out blood
Waking up in pain with needles in my stomach, blood seeping out
I guess not enough till' I am dead then they will love
It seems that others will only show care and affection once I am no longer alive
Man
Expressing frustration and emotional turmoil through this exclamation
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Anthony Mesojednik
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