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Roots Lyrics by Dragged Under

The World Is In Your Way (Deluxe Edition)

2020

[Verse 1]
Welcome to the fashion show
Fuck what you did to earn it
Tell me who you know
Sign the contract so you can't leave us when you grow
We own you now, make no mistake
Better look them in the eye, do what they say, for your career's sake
Who do you think you are?
Would you change everything about yourself just to be a star?
Pucker up, just to get an audition
(Suck-up)
Now here's a mint for all that ass you'll be kissing

[Chorus]
We're going back to our old ways
Everything was gold days
Where have they gone?
Where are they?
Now we see that you were leading us along
To a place we don't belong
Put smiles on all the wrong faces
End up in all the wrong places
Now we see that you were leading us along
We're going back to our old ways

[Verse 2]
Let me remind you not to forget who we're writing these songs for
You're just a pawn on the industry chess board
Navigating conversations
Leave the truth under your hat
If you say what's on your mind
Boy, they're gonna remember that
We made you
We gave you a shot
We're the only friends you got
Now give us what we want, whether you like it or not
Write something to make us look good for the suits
Fuck music politics
I'm going back to my roots

[Chorus]
We're going back to our old ways
Everything was gold days
Where have they gone?
Where are they?
Now we see that you were leading us along
To a place we don't belong
Put smiles on all the wrong faces
End up in all the wrong places
Now we see that you were leading us along
We're going back to our old ways

[Bridge]
Freedom is a feeling that I can't recall
Might as well be writing all my songs on a prison wall
Now I see past all the mirrors and smoke
I gave my whole life away with a pen stroke

[Verse 3]
Lining your pockets on the backs of the artists
Thrown away because my song never charted
You promised!
Glory and fame
Remember my name
But when it didn't work out
I'm left with the shame of being
Another washed up has-been, never-was
Still the label gets its cut, like it always does
Lived a lifetime with your foot on my neck
Fuck the contract
I'm taking back what life I have left

[Chorus]
We're going back to our old ways
Everything was gold days
Where have they gone?
Where are they?
Now we see that you were leading us along
To a place we don't belong
Put smiles on all the wrong faces
End up in all the wrong places
Now we see that you were leading us along
We're going back to our old ways

[Outro]
We're going back to our old ways
Everything was gold days
Where have they gone?
Where are they?
Now we see that you were leading us along
We're going back to our old ways
Credits
Dragged Under

Dragged Under

About “Roots” by Dragged Under

Read the complete lyrics to "Roots" by Dragged Under from the album "The World Is In Your Way (Deluxe Edition)" in 2020. 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 Post-Hardcore, Metal, Rock.

"Roots" is performed by Dragged Under. from the album "The World Is In Your Way (Deluxe Edition)" in 2020 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Roots", explore more songs by Dragged Under using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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

"Roots" appears on "The World Is In Your Way (Deluxe Edition)" in 2020.

Visit the Dragged Under artist page at /artist/dragged-under for biography, popular tracks, and links to more lyric pages.

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