Sponge - Roots lyrics

[Verse 1]

You're the kid from down the street,

The one we used to greet,

& We're glad that it turned out good,

Were pleased that you done well,

But maybe you could tell,

Us in person like real friends should.

Because it doesn't take that much,

& You then you find your outta touch,

With the people you call friends,

So maybe now it's time,

You should drop them all a line,

Yeah it's time to make amends.

[Bridge]

You shouldn't take it for granted,

The roots that you've planted,

Will be fine,

You should make it a mission,

To go back & check from time to time.

[Chorus]

Break out, Play about,

But don't leave out,

People that you started it from.

Break out, Play about,

But don't leave out,

People where you started it from.

[Verse 2]

It didn't take that much,

To say you'd keep in touch,

But how many people do?

There the ones that got you there,

Doesn't mean you have to care,

I guess that is up to you.

They're the best days of your life,

The time you learn to run/ to write,

No money could buy you those,

So hold on to your past,

You've gotta make those friendships last,

Coz the good time comes & goes!

[Bridge]

[Chorus x 2]

[Solo]

[Verse 3]

Growin' up,

Getting old,

Don't wanna be,

Left in the cold.

A different place,

A newer face,

Conceal the past,

Without a trace.

It only takes,

A little while,

To call them up,

& Make 'em a smile!

[Bridge]

[Chorus x 2]