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Zinc and Soil

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About

ROOTS ABOVE CONCRETE” is a powerful Afro-roots reggae anthem about survival, struggle, hope, and rising above hard street life. The song paints the picture of growing through pain like strong roots breaking through concrete. With conscious lyrics, soulful melodies, and a blend of reggae, dancehall, and Afro vibes, EKWEFUM PAUL delivers a message of strength, faith, identity, and perseverance. Inspired by real-life hustle, family prayers, street wisdom, and dreams for a better future, the song speaks for every young fighter trying to overcome obstacles without losing their roots. From the emotional verses to the energetic rap section, “ROOTS ABOVE CONCRETE” carries a revolutionary spirit with uplifting energy for people worldwide. Genre: Afro Roots Reggae / Conscious Artist: EKWEFUM PAUL Theme: Struggle, survival, hope, culture, and victory.

Lyrics

Intro

Oh oh

Through the pavement

Steel can't kill it

Chorus

Roots above concrete rising up high

Rain hits the metal we touch the sky

Never sell out hold onto your soul

Street heat and struggle made me whole

Roots above concrete we never fall

No matter how they build that wall

We survive through the dark and the strife

Keep the dream living all through my life

Post-Chorus

Rise up high

Higher

Touching the sky

Sky high

Verse 1

Sirens scream at the moon

Proud

Barefoot but I move through the room

A dark night breeds a fighter and the truth stays loud

Verse 2

Grandma prays for protection

Empty belly but we got a direction

The rent is late but the soup is shared on the floor

Jungle grows wild but we want more

Pre-Chorus

Streetlights flicker out

Searching

What is this life about

Yearning

Chorus

Roots above concrete rising up high

Rain hits the metal we touch the sky

Never sell out hold onto your soul

Street heat and struggle made me whole

Roots above concrete we never fall

No matter how they build that wall

We survive through the dark and the strife

Keep the dream living all through my life

Post-Chorus

Rise up high

Higher

Touching the sky

Sky high

Bridge

They say we lose before we start

But I walk with fire in my heart

Planting the seed in the dirt

Scars are just symbols of work

The truth grows through the iron and the lead

Chorus

Roots above concrete rising up high

Rain hits the metal we touch the sky

Never sell out hold onto your soul

Street heat and struggle made me whole

Roots above concrete we never fall

No matter how they build that wall

We survive through the dark and the strife

Keep the dream living all through my life

Post-Chorus

Rise up high

Higher

Touching the sky

Sky high

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