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River Roots

by River Roots

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1.
Bare Feet 03:26
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Well I’m walking Walking in my bare feet So I don’t hurt myself I’m treading oh so carefully Yeah Keep my knees low and I keep my eyes peeled And we’re treating each step on the ground with a kiss Well I’m running As fast as I make my body go In horizon Gets closer as I go Yeah Keep my knees low and I keep my eyes peeled And we’re treating each step on the ground with a kiss
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Ocean and Me 04:07
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Take me to the top of the peak As I start to fall let me feel it's energy Let me stroke the wave as I pass by Let them come crashing down behind my gallant strides And watch me as I ride As I soar and glide Oh I ride this wave and fly Oh I ride this wave and fly Let me stand like a lion, let me feel like a king Even if it's only for some seconds I will cherish them Let the whole of body feel complete release Power through the winds I'll give it everything And watch me as I ride As I soar and glide Oh I ride this wave and fly Oh I ride this wave and fly Let me stand like a lion, let me feel like a king Even if it's only for some seconds I will cherish them Let the whole of body feel complete release Power through the winds I'll give it everything Paddle through the force Paddle through the crowds Push on through the resistance Let loose Let your hair down This is no place for stiffness
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Stars 04:03
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Look up at the scattered seeds of light Ever glowing painted in the night They are reflections of the sun Bringing illumination Telling me the stories Of the ancients far and wide They float leaving their traces Across suspended spaces They keep telling me the stories Generations in degradation Across durations Of history Fall into the sounds And go into vibrations See you’re tuned like a tune Of a tuning fork Change your frequency and It will steer you forth now Stars across the sky I feel alive Stars across the sky I feel alive Turn off all the lights and let everybody see Magic that's everywhere universally For creation stories burnt in light Look in the stars at the dark of night Millions of suns and billions of worlds Across galaxies spread in spinning swirls Rotated pulled and bound around in organised constellations in organised constellations Stars across the sky I feel alive Stars across the sky I feel alive And through angels eyes I see the sky Stars across the sky I feel alive
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Don't Need Sleep 03:17
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I don’t need no sleep, I’m gunna fight it I don’t need no sleep, I’m gunna fight it I am kinda tired, but at the night I run wild I don’t need no sleep, I’m gunna fight it I’ll be sitting here, while you are sleeping I’ll be sitting here, while you are sleeping Don’t give me no wine, and I’ll be fine I’ll be sitting here, while you are sleeping I’ll be standing tall, while you’re all curled in a ball I’ll be standing tall, while you’re all curled in a ball And when the morning comes, I cannot function and You’ll be standing tall, while I'm all curled in a ball
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Thank You 03:25
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I don’t need no sleep, I’m gunna fight it I don’t need no sleep, I’m gunna fight it I am kinda tired, but at the night I run wild I don’t need no sleep, I’m gunna fight it I’ll be sitting here, while you are sleeping I’ll be sitting here, while you are sleeping Don’t give me no wine, and I’ll be fine I’ll be sitting here, while you are sleeping I’ll be standing tall, while you’re all curled in a ball I’ll be standing tall, while you’re all curled in a ball And when the morning comes, I cannot function and You’ll be standing tall, while I'm all curled in a ball
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Third Eye 02:39
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I’m in between 2 trees I sit where they meet Delicate beauty all around for me to greet I’ll thank my seat and I will sing to you with all I know Of what I know how I feel and when I grow I will not give to you a little thing I’ll give to you ev-everything Now bring it back to basics strip me down At last my feet can feel the ground Face covered in dust knotted hair With people like this I do not care I say Thank you for the memories Thank you for the energy Thank you for the fire that you fueled Burning in my heart I'm in between 234 isles Opposite scenes of 5 miles And it seems to be a whole new world Shimmering like glowing white pearls And it speeds you up and slows you down Spirals round here show me how The ins and outs and all around And it speaks to me through with these sounds I say Thank you for the memories Thank you the energy Thank you for the fire that you fueled Burning in my heart Thank you the fire that you fueled Burning in our heart
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Monkey Corner 04:30
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Look to you from the highest height Unbind my fear and embrace the light See through mind for what your eyes can't see Feel through heart that your mind can't be And if I open up my mind eye I can see through the twilight Beings of frequency Recognise the light in the inbetween The feelings of the fire Give light of the sun Crumbled ashes into dust But we are all one
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Instincts 03:51
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Plant your roots and spread your seed Fill the world with love not greed What a strange reflection across your face and in your eyes What a strange thought that you can deliver with surprise There be monkeys in the corner Keep a chimney burning for ya Fill me with your musical spirit Let me hear it from the soul Turn into a song that can touch my heart Make me feel like I belong Play to me with your music Play your music oh so loud Play to me with your music I can't hear any sounds Except the sounds of love That we feel forever There be monkeys in the corner Keep a chimney burning for ya We all have our place now Round this table we’re sat The fire sets a blaze in flumes of ash I'll just sit here singing my songs So that you can all keep carrying on Don’t lose spirit, hold for a hope Give in to your body, let it flow Turn it into a song touch my heart Make me feel like I belong Play me your music play me your sounds Let me know where we can be bound To the sounds of love That we feel forever To be true There be monkeys in the corner One and all Keep a chimney burning for ya To be true Play me your music play me your sounds Let me know where we can be bound To the sounds of love That we feel forever There be monkeys in this corner Keep a chimney burning for ya Mountain birds sing their song Singing in celebration And in their voice I hear a passion And it will paralyse me where I stand There be monkeys in the corner Keep a chimney burning for ya
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Kundalini 03:16
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Kundalini kundalini Kundalini kundalini Yoga yoga Breathe in and out through your nose in and out through your nose Feel that fire inside Wave your hands up and down in the air Wave them around and around Kundalini kundalini Kundalini kundalini Yoga yoga Medititaion followed by pranayama Finishing off chanting a mantra Kundalini kundalini Kundalini kundalini Yoga yoga Here’s the last words that I’m gunna sing And I hope that you will all listen I want you all to sing along As I end this song with an om Om
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Silent Revolution 02:19
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Like the dove learned to fly away Like the moon shining all it's way down to the Earth Oh what is it worth? I'm awaiting your guidance I'm ready for your lead Please can you tell me who what where and when to be Don't think with emotion Leave the logic out this time Ride your instincts I will follow you Through these Summer sweet melody We all sing in harmony Stomp our feet to the sound of the beat I can''t ignore that Like a tree struggling for light Spreading out his leaves And never giving up the fight Until he finds what he's been looking for Like the morning light illuminates the sky Allowing us once again to use our sight Open up your eyes and see Don't think with emotion Leave the logic out this time Ride your instincts I will follow you Through these Summer sweet melody We all sing in harmony Stomp our feet to the sound of the beat I can't ignore that Don't think with emotion Leave the logic out this time Ride your instincts I will follow you Through these Summer sweet melody We all sing in harmony Stomp our feet to the sound of the beat I can't ignore that

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released May 25, 2018

All songs written and performed by Matt Harrington and Gem Neilan

Recorded, produced, mixed and mastered at Sonic Vista Studios, Ibiza

By L. Henry Sarmiento



Matt Harrington - Vocals, Guitar

Gem Neilan - Vocals, Percussion

Vojta Violinist - Violin, Didgeridoo

L. Henry Sarmiento - Bass, Drums

Frank Rawle - Drums



Artwork: Celine Soyer - River Roots logo, Kundalini painting

Gem Neilan - Artwork and album design

Matt Harrington - Graphic design

Photography:

Tamara Josephine Photography - Barefeet, Monkey Corner

Luke Simpson Epic World Photography - Stars

Talitha Walterfang - Instincts

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River Roots Leeds, UK

River Roots are a vibrant mixture of roots and alternative acoustic, with hints of folk and reggae beats, bringing diverse sounds and a playful uplifting vibe. Conscious, mind opening music delivered from the heart. Surprisingly danceable sounds from just an acoustic guitar. Lyrically each song has a spiritual meaning or a positive message to enlighten people through their daily lives. ... more

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