Roots in the Morning

Verse 1

Wake up early, hear the earth breathe,

Sunrise whisperin’ “still believe.”

Barefoot walking on the living ground,

Ancient rhythm in the heartbeat sound.

I don’t need much, I don’t need more,

Just a grateful heart and an open door.

Every breath is a gift I take,

Every step I walk is a choice I make.

Pre-Chorus

Slow your mind, let the spirit lead,

All good things grow from a humble seed.

Chorus

Roots in the morning, joy in the day,

Let the worries of the night drift away.

Strong foundation, love my way,

Everything’s gonna be alright today.

Roots in the morning, truth in my song,

We been carryin’ this light all along.

If love is the road and peace is the way,

Then life is good—yeah, life is okay.

Verse 2

Radio hum with a rebel tone,

Old soul wisdom in a one-drop zone.

Neighbors smile, say “yes I,”

Different stories, same blue sky.

From the elders to the youth dem rise,

Every heart still reachin’ for light.

We don’t rush what the seasons grow,

Faith move slow—but it move for sure.

Pre-Chorus

No competition, no need to fight,

Truth stand firm when the time is right.

Chorus

Roots in the morning, joy in the day,

Let the troubles of the night fade away.

Strong foundation, love my way,

Everything’s gonna be alright today.

Roots in the morning, hope still strong,

Hear creation sing along.

If love is the drum and peace is the bass,

Then we’re right where we’re supposed to stay.

Bridge (Nyabinghi feel / call to unity)

One heart beating, many names,

Different paths but the fire’s the same.

Lift the broken, free the bound,

Plant good seed in sacred ground.

What you give is what you grow,

That’s the truth the elders know.

Breakdown (spoken / chant)

Take your time…

Let it breathe…

Good roots grow slow…

But they grow deep.

Final Chorus (Lift, harmonies)

Roots in the morning, light in my eyes,

Still stand strong though the storm clouds rise.

No fear carry, no hate convey,

Only love on the road I play.

Roots in the morning, soul stand tall,

When one rise—we rise all.

From the dust to the highest praise,

Give thanks—yeah, give thanks always.

Outro (chant fade)

Give thanks… give thanks…

For the breath… for the day…

Roots run deep…

And the light finds a way 🌞🌱