Roots
Legacy of Melodies: An Ode to Roots
Lyrics
From the roots on the grounds in Allentown PA
Refers to the origin in Allentown PA where Aaron's roots began.
Is where Aaron learned to play
Highlights Aaron's learning to play music in his hometown.
Colorado Symphony and the army band
Mentions Aaron's involvement with the Colorado Symphony and the army band.
He became a music man
Describes Aaron's transformation into a skilled musician.
Fell in love, raised a family
Chronicles Aaron falling in love and raising a family.
Settling down in a small town
Depicts Aaron settling down in a small town.
A teacher he came to be
States that Aaron became a teacher.
Gone too soon on an October night
Notes Aaron's untimely death on an October night.
But passing down a legacy
Highlights Aaron's legacy being passed down despite his early departure.
Connected forever, I stand here
Expresses a lasting connection with Aaron and being part of his family tree.
Now part of his family tree
Emphasizes the enduring familial bond.
When I strum these strings and sing out loud
Reflects on the act of playing music and singing.
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
Repeated emphasis on the emotional experience of playing music.
Yeah when I strum these strings and sing out loud
-Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
-Oh when I strum these strings and sing out loud
Continued reflection on the imagined experience of playing music with Aaron.
I imagine how it would be
-Oh when I strum these strings and sing out loud
-I imagine how it would be
-If Aaron played music with me
Expresses the desire to play music with Aaron.
As I sit by the fire and stare at the moon
Sets the scene of sitting by the fire and contemplating Aaron's memory.
It's a perfect moment to write about you
Describes a perfect moment to reminisce and write about Aaron.
If you were here just one night
Imagines a scenario where Aaron is present, playing music, and creating the best song.
Would you tell me stories from another time
-I'll strum a chord and you'd play along
-And I'd finally write the best song
-Oh a moment like this, just one time
Portrays a hypothetical moment of connection with Aaron and his guiding light.
You'd come down to me and show me your light
-You knew me, I didn't know you
Reflects on the limited moments and the evolving connection between the speaker and Aaron.
The moments we had, there were only a few
-We're connected together on this family tree
Emphasizes the familial connection and the roots growing inside the speaker.
And the roots are growing inside me
-Give me some wisdom about this life
Ponders life's wisdom, questioning the right path and the search for meaning.
Am I living it wrong or am I living it right
-Do I search for it in parts unknown
-Is it something I have to find on my own
-And the lessons you'd teach to me
Seeks lessons from Aaron's life and aims to understand life's value.
From your time on earth
-And pass them along and show me what this is all worth
-I'll take your words and then I'll hold them tight
Expresses the intention to cherish and carry Aaron's words throughout the speaker's life.
Carry with me until the end of my time
-The moments we had, there were only a few
Reiterates the scarcity of moments with Aaron and the enduring familial connection.
We're connected together on this family tree
-And the roots are growing
Highlights the growth of roots within the speaker, symbolizing the lasting impact of Aaron's legacy.
Woah the roots are growing
-Yeah the roots are growing
-The roots have grown
-Inside of me
Concludes with the affirmation that the roots have grown inside the speaker.
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