Bitter Roots
Unveiling Hidden Truths: Emily Merrell's Bitter Roots Revelations
Lyrics
We didn't want to let it in, wouldn't let it in, but we couldn't keep it out
We resisted acknowledging a problem, but it inevitably entered our lives.
We couldn't let the thought begin, couldn't let it win, but the ringing got so loud
We tried to avoid certain thoughts, but they became overwhelming.
Creeping down to the belly in the cold ground, tell our children there's enough air to go around
Reflecting on the harsh reality, teaching future generations about resource scarcity.
'S long as we don't have to make a sound
As long as we remain silent, we can maintain the status quo.
We didn't want to let it out, wouldn't let it out, but we couldn't keep our grip
We hesitated to reveal something but lost our control over it.
Had to sink or learn how to swim
Faced a critical decision - either sink or adapt and learn to cope.
And isn't that what it's always been about? Couldn't let the story out, but we can make one up in a pinch
The essence of life is creating stories, even if they are fabricated.
Keep in on the fringe, get rich quick, keep your pocketbook thick
Stay on the outskirts, pursue wealth quickly, and maintain financial security.
To the bottom of the bedrock battleship, it's a shakedown, flimflam catfish
Comparing life to a battleship, dealing with deceit and scams.
'S long as we don't have to give an inch, go ahead and wish
If we don't have to compromise, we can pursue our wishes.
But our father's fathers promise crumbles in the light of the day
Promises from previous generations lose credibility in the light of truth.
And all the lies that our mothers told us spoil as we tear away the bitter roots
The falsehoods handed down by mothers become apparent as we confront difficult truths.
They wanna hold on like a bad love song stuck in our heads
A desire to cling to the past, akin to a persistent but unpleasant love song.
Bitter roots don't want to let go, everything you let go to drink up the dark, instead
Bitter roots resist release, consuming negativity instead of letting go.
Make your last bet, make your last threat, you cast a pretty wide net, but you haven't met your match yet
Engaging in risky behavior, but the real challenge is yet to come.
We've gotta let go, let something new grow, lay these bitter roots to rest
We must release the past to allow for new growth, putting bitter experiences to rest.
We didn't want to take it back, we put it on your back, said you can do it by yourself
We imposed burdens on others, claiming they could handle it independently.
But we couldn't do that, wouldn't face facts, tried to tell you it was better for your health
Avoiding reality and asserting that ignorance is better for well-being.
Hid the ladder put the ticket on the top shelf, said you could have it if you didn't ask for any help
Creating barriers and conditions for success, reluctant to offer assistance.
'S long as we don't have to share the wealth. After all, it's just the hand we're dealt
As long as we don't have to share our resources, as it's the hand we're dealt.
But our father's fathers promise turns to ash inside our hand
Previous promises disintegrate, leaving only ashes in our hands.
And all the lies that our mothers told us wash away in the sand where we bury bitter roots
Motherly lies dissolve in the face of reality, buried along with bitter experiences.
Wind around crooked all the way down, from the pith of the poison pull it out
Bitterness extends from the core, urging us to uproot and discard poisonous influences.
Wind around crooked all the way down, from the pith of the poison pull by the roots
A repetition emphasizing the need to remove toxic elements from the source.
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