In This Moment: Roots Meaning

Roots Lyrics

"Roots"

I thank you for all the lives you've led
I thank you for every word you said
I thank you for walking away

I thank you

I thank you for the promises you broke
For always watching, watching while I choke
I thank you for teaching...

1. anonymous

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   Mar 7th 2023 !⃝

   The song is about being betrayed by a long-time "best friend". This was later confirmed by the band in several interviews.
2. anonymous

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   Apr 30th 2021 !⃝

   I agree with past commentary... to me, it's about surviving and getting out of that "forever" relationship
3. anonymous

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   Mar 13th 2020 !⃝

   This song reminds me of my father; and how strong I've had to become, being raised by a single, low income mother of 2.
4. anonymous

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   Oct 1st 2019 !⃝

   I feel as though this song discusses the pain a toxic relationship can inflict on someone, and how revealing to get out of said relationship can be
5. anonymous

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   May 11th 2018 !⃝

   It means to have gained strength from someone else's actions.

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