[Verse 1]
They estimate
The failing sun
The Orphists' plight
Stimulated no one
So call me
On no sleep
A little something
To remind us what to do
If you run, run like hell
Don't forget history
If they come to you
Send them back to me
[Refrain]
They can't deny
They just have to see
The roots and the ruins are the same thing
They are the same thing
[Verse 2]
I often hear
The new poetry
From your scratchy throat
A quarter after three
That's when I know I owe this to you
Like autumn owes the trees
The roots still strong
Descendants of the same seed
[Chorus]
Watch out for guns
Watch out for girls
A little something that could
Tear apart our world
No matter what
No matter what you do
I will look out for you
[Instrumental Break]
[Chorus]
Watch out for guns
Watch out for girls
A little something that could
Tear apart our world
No matter what
No matter what you do
I will look out for you
[Outro]
Thanks
The Roots and the Ruins was written by Geoff Farina & Gavin McCarthy & Jeff Goddard.
The Roots and the Ruins was produced by Andy Hong.
Karate released The Roots and the Ruins on Tue Oct 24 2000.