Roots
Imagine Dragons
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Don't throw stones at me Don't tell anybody Trouble finds me All the noise of this Has made me lose my belief I'm going back to my roots Another day, another door Another high, another low Rock bottom, rock bottom, rock bottom I'm going back to my roots Another day, another door Another high, another low Rock bottom, rock bottom, rock bottom I'm going back to my roots Had to lose my way To know which road to take Trouble found me All I look forward Washed away by a wave I'm going back to my roots Another day, another door Another high, another low Rock bottom, rock bottom, rock bottom I'm going back to my roots Another day, another door Another high, another low Rock bottom, rock bottom, rock bottom I'm going back to my roots I know it's gotta go like this, I know Hell will always come before you grow Trouble found me, trouble found me I know it's gotta go like this, I know Hell will always come before you grow Trouble found me, trouble found me I'm going back to my roots Another day, another door Another high, another low Rock bottom, rock bottom, rock bottom I'm going back to my roots Another day, another door Another high, another low Rock bottom, rock bottom, rock bottom I'm going back to my roots
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Written by: Alexander Junior Grant, Daniel Coulter Reynolds, Daniel Wayne Sermon, Benjamin Arthur McKee, Daniel James Platzman
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14 facts about this song
Album Origin"Roots" is a stand-alone single by American rock band Imagine Dragons, which does not belong to any of their studio albums. The single was released on August 27, 2015.
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InspirationThe band members have stated that "Roots" was inspired by the desire to reflect on their rapid rise to fame and express gratitude for their humble beginnings or "roots".
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Production TeamThe song was produced by Imagine Dragons, Alexander Grant, and Brandon Darner. This trio of production talent has worked with the band on numerous other projects.
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Songwriters"Roots" was written by all four members of Imagine Dragons: Dan Reynolds, Wayne Sermon, Ben McKee, and Daniel Platzman.
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Chart Performance"Roots" was a commercially successful song, peaking at number 12 on the Billboard Hot Rock Songs chart and number 15 on the Billboard Rock Airplay chart.
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Lyrics SignificanceThe lyrics of the song are about the band's journey, serving as a form of self-reflection and introspection about their past, present, and future.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Roots", which features home videos from lead singer Dan Reynolds' childhood, was directed by Matt Eastin who has also directed music videos for some of the band's biggest hits like "On Top of the World" and "Radioactive".
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ReceptionDespite mixed reviews from critics, "Roots" was generally popular with fans of Imagine Dragons, with many appreciating the personal nature of the song.
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ArtworkThe cover artwork for "Roots" features an illustration of a tree with its roots, reflecting the song's title and theme.
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Live Performances"Roots" has frequently been included in the setlists of the band's live performances, often eliciting a positive response from the audience due to its energetic beat and introspective lyrics.
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Digital DownloadsSince its release, "Roots" has sold over 250,000 digital copies in the United States alone.
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StreamingThe song has garnered hundreds of millions of streams on platforms like Spotify and YouTube, demonstrating its enduring popularity.
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Genre"Roots" falls into the alternative rock genre, blending elements of pop, rock, and electronic music.
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Song LengthThe track has a duration of 2 minutes and 54 seconds, making it one of the shorter songs by Imagine Dragons.
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