Rootless Tree
Damien Rice & Lisa Hannigan Lyrics

What I want from you, is empty your head
I want you to clear your thoughts of any preconceptions or expectations.

But they say be true, don't stain your bed
Society tells us to be authentic and honest, without any wrongdoings to taint our reputation.

And we do what we need to be free
We take actions that we believe will grant us personal freedom, regardless of societal norms.

And it leans on me like a rootless tree
The pressure of societal expectations and the quest for personal freedom weigh on me heavily, like a tree with no roots to ground it.

What I want from us, is empty our minds
I desire for both of us to let go of any preconceptions or prejudices that we may have acquired over time.

But we fake, we fuss, and fracture the times
Instead of truly letting go, we pretend and create unnecessary drama, causing the relationship to suffer.

We go blind when we needed to see
We fail to see things that are important or needed to improve our relationship and lives.

And this leans on me, like a rootless...
The weight of our failing relationship weighs heavily on me, like an unanchored tree.

Fuck you, fuck you, fuck you
Expressing anger and frustration towards the other person.

And all we've been through
Despite everything we have experienced together in the past.

I said leave it, leave it, leave it
Let go and move on from the past issues and arguments.

It's nothing to you
The past issues and arguments should not matter anymore, and we should focus on the present and future.

And if you hate me, hate me, hate me
If my presence and actions bother you, feel free to express your emotions.

Hate me so good
Express your emotions towards me to a degree where it counts and helps you move on.

That you just let me out
Allow me to leave the situation and move on from the relationship.

Let me out, let me out, let me out
Reinforcing the desire to leave the current situation and relationship.

It's hell when you're around
Being around you is causing emotional discomfort and stress on the relationship.

What I want from this, is learn to let go
The desire to learn how to move on and let go of the past.

No, not of you, of all that's been told
I don't want to let go of you, but I want to let go of the negative things that society has told us about relationships.

Killers re-invent and believe
People who harm others justify their actions by convincing themselves it's the right thing to do.

And this leans on me, like a rootless...
The weight of society's expectations and the dangers of relationships weigh heavily on me, like a tree with no roots to ground it.

Fuck you, fuck you, LOVE you
Expressing both anger and love towards the other person.

And all you've been through
Recognizing and acknowledging the other person's experiences and struggles.

I said leave it, leave it, leave it
Reiterating the need to let go of past issues and arguments.

It's nothing to you
Reinforcing that the past should not matter, and we should focus on the present and future.

And if you hate me, hate me, hate me
Encouraging the other person to express their emotions towards me.

Hate me so good
Express your emotions towards me to a degree where it counts and helps you move on.

That you just let me out
Allow me to leave the situation and move on from the relationship.

Let me out, let me out, let me out
Reiterating the desire to leave the current situation and relationship.

Hell when you're around
Being around you is causing emotional discomfort and stress on the relationship.

Let me out
The desperate need to leave the current situation and relationship.