Roots Lyrics

I do things that I regret and I'm left here wondering why

Been digging up weeds by the family tree

Pulling up truth and lies

Got my daddy's grit and my momma's charm but I wear them just like a disguise

His recklessness, her passiveness are hidden behind these eyes

I built the fences, I cut the ties

Couldn't keep the distance

Lord knows I tried

Well I spent 30 years trying to run from my legacy but it can't be done

They planted the seeds

These roots run deep

Got the need to win in my blood

I'm in a fight that can't be won

It's got ahold of me

These roots run deep

Guess I'm just like my brothers

We share more than our name

Can't get a grip on the good

But we hold on to shame

When the fire gets to burning

And I can't stop the rage

I wonder if I'm strong enough

To not reach for a drink

I built the fences

I cut the ties

Can I keep the distance from what's inside

Well I spent 30 years trying to run from my legacy but it can't be done

They planted the seeds

These roots run deep

Got the need to win in my blood

I'm in a fight that can't be won

It's got ahold of me

These roots run deep

White lies

Stepping out

Numb the pain

Placing blame

White lies

Stepping out

Numb the pain

Placing blame

I spent 30 years trying to run from my legacy but it can't be done

They planted the seeds

These roots run deep

Got the need to win in my blood

I'm in a fight that can't be won

It's got ahold of me

These roots run deep

These roots run deep

These roots run deep

These roots run deep

These roots run deep

These roots run deep

These roots run deep

These roots run deep