Story Behind The Song
I wrote this for with our daughter in mind, who had just been through a very bad break up. It is inspired by the verse in the bible about not letting the bitter root grow. The verse speaks specifically to the church, but can be applied to many different
Song Description
Bitter Root cautions the listener to not get caught up in the hard feelings that come with the game of love. If you do, you might not recognize true love when it does finally show up!
| Song Length |
3:23 |
Genre |
Blues - Country, Country - General |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Gracious, Engaging |
Subject |
Relationship, Relationship |
| Similar Artists |
Patsy Cline, Lucinda Williams |
Language |
English |
Lyrics
BITTER ROOT
Don't let that bitter root grow
Don't give the devil a foot hold
Don't let the hurt get the best of you
Don't let that bitter root grow
Let all hard feelings go
Sticks and stones may break your bones
But words can only make you cry
Oh, one of sensitive heart
Don't even let it start
Keep a guard on your heart
When it comes to love
Oh, you're like a bird in spring
How it loves to sing
But sitting on a branch like a target
Is not a smart thing
Chorus
Instumental break
Oh you want to trust
When you do it's a bust
Nothing but pure lust
From the other side
But if you let that bitter root grow
True love you'll never know
Your heart will be so hard
Nothing can get inside
Chorus
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