woo woo woo woo woo oh ya
alright
uh huh
ya

some people say that life aint worth living
some people say that they just can't just go on
many people live their life and capture every moment
(tell them Kev)
other people sit and chill and watch as time goes by

Even when the sun don't shine
you got to pick your head up
all good things will come in time
that's why we have to stick to

the roots of the matter
we got to get ourselves together
the roots of the matter
we got to come together as one
the roots of the matter
our love will make us stronger
the roots of the matter
oooooo

don't be confused about the things that just don't matter
don't you be fooled about the finer things in life
just keep your cool and your blessings shall be many
give a helping hand and let's keep this love alive

all good things will come in time
even when the sun don't shine

the roots of the matter
we have to get ourselves together (alright)
the roots of the matter
we got to come together as one (woo yeah)
the roots of the matter
our love will keep us stronger (oh yeah)
the roots of the matter
we got to get right down to business


the roots of the matter is
any kind of pleasure any kind of business
living in the present time of what is real

why can't we live for a better day
they always struggle yet every day we pray
and though we do the right for our children's sake
they will make the change, see a brighter day

the roots of the matter
wooo woowowowo yeah, get your self togehter
the roots of the matter
ooh yeah come together as one
the roots of the matter
and don't forget your purpose
the roots of the matter
hey yeah, woo oh all right
the roots of the matter
got to grow some good vibrations
the roots of the matter
it's time to  some time aside, come on
roots of the matter
we got to get right down to business, oh yeah
roots of the matter
oh oyea that's what I'm talking about kev

talking about my roots
talking about my roots
talking about my roots
talking about my roots

roots, talking about my roots
talking about my roots
talking about my roots

roots, talking about my roots
talking about my roots
talking about my roots
talking about my roots

talking about my roots
roots of the matter

roots of the matter
grow some good vibrations

roots of the matter
we've got to get ourselves togehter

roots of the matter
talking about my roots

roots, talking about my roots