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Roots Lyrics by Bellwether

.​.​.​but I have to

2013

They cut the tree down
In front of my house
I watched the whole damn thing
I watched the branches
Splinter at the concrete
I watched them haul it away

That tree reminded me
Of how things used to be
Most of my memories
Have shriveled up
Got too weak and fell right off
Like all these fuckin' Autumn leaves

I look around town familiar faces abound
I guess no one got too far
The chances they'll never take
Can be seen on thеir face
Every night spent at Tulip bars

That town rеminded me
My friends are who they'll always be
All of those memories
Of parking lots
In the Square
Chased by cops
It means the world to me
The world to me...

We tried to stay
18 for good
But time has shown
We have no say
Damned if I do
But I have to
Be honest:
Our youth is fading away

I didn't grow up
I just grew so damn tired
I watched my friends go separate ways
And grow uninspired
I said "goodbye"
And turned my back on my little brother
And tried my hardest not to cry
When I left my Mother behind
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About “Roots” by Bellwether

Read the complete lyrics to "Roots" by Bellwether from the album ".​.​.​but I have to" in 2013. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Pop-Punk, Rock.

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"Roots" is credited to Bellwether. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Roots" appears on ".​.​.​but I have to" in 2013.

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