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Of Roots & Wings

from Mudra by Robert Graefe

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There is a quote by J. W. Goethe who said, that parents should give their children both: roots and wings. Of Roots % Wings is obviously inspired by this quote, extending the concept to the possibility that everyone can give roots and wings to themselves as well.
The lyrics to this song intentionally capture some titles of other songs on this album, for you to explore some conceptual writing.

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OF ROOTS & WINGS

A NEW DAY‘S DAWN SHATTERS NOCTURNAL SHADES
THE BLACK CANVAS TURNS INTO A PASTEL COLORED SKY
AN UNSEEN HORIZON IS SHINING THROUGH THE HAZE
I GRAVITATE TOWARDS THAT VIEW UNFOLDING LIGHT

THESE ROOTS STILL TEND TO HOLD ME DOWN
I NEED THESE WINGS TO CARRY ME AWAY
I‘M LOST IN WAITING TO BE FOUND
IN SEARCHES I REMAIN

IF ONLY I WOULD KNOW
THE BRIDGES THAT SHOULD BURN
TO BUILD UP NEW ONES
I GUESS I‘LL NEVER KNOW
UNLESS I START TO GO
GO, BUILD MY OWN HOME
A COMPROMISE OF ROOTS AND WINGS

THE AGING DAY IS GROWING GREY AND OLD
AND FINALLY GIVES WAY TO ANOTHER SETTING SUN
AN UNSEEN HORIZON IS TURNING DARK AND COLD
SILENCE COMES THROUGH AS A PROPHET OF A STORM

I NEED THESE ROOTS TO HOLD ME NOW
THESE WINGS STILL TEND
TO CARRY ME ASTRAY
I‘M LOST IN WAITING TO BE FOUND
IN SEARCHES I REMAIN

IF ONLY I WOULD KNOW
THE BRIDGES THAT SHOULD BURN
TO BUILD UP NEW ONES
I GUESS I‘LL NEVER KNOW
UNLESS I START TO GO
GO, BUILD MY OWN HOME
A COMPROMISE OF ROOTS AND WINGS

I NEED SOME ROOTS TO HOLD ME DOWN
NEED SOME WINGS TO CARRY ME ASTRAY
LOST IN WAITING TO BE FOUND
IN SEARCHES I REMAIN

IF ONLY I WOULD KNOW
THE BRIDGES THAT SHOULD BURN
TO BUILD UP NEW ONES
I GUESS I‘LL NEVER KNOW
UNLESS I START TO GO
GO, BUILD MY OWN HOME
A COMPROMISE OF ROOTS AND WINGS

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from Mudra, released September 28, 2018
Music & Words by Robert Graefe
Vocals, Acoustic Guitar & additional Instruments by Robert Graefe
Recording & Mix by Robert Graefe
Mastering by PhilippSchwetschenau

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