American Roots Lyrics – Brandy Clark
“American Roots” is an English-language song by Brandy Clark, which was published on September 18, 2026 as part of the album the bird. It is performed by Brandy Clark, who is joined in composing and lyrics writing by Brandy Clark, Michael Pollack and Griff Clawson. Thus, their creative collaboration serves as the basis of the song, whereas Brandy Clark retains her position as the vocalist of the piece. The title “American Roots” carries a strong cultural and reflective implication, as it hints at the themes of heritage, identity, tradition, personal experience, community or connection with American culture and music. The clear wording makes the song easy to remember and leaves the meaning of the song open to interpretation. As a part of the album the bird, the track enriches the musical collection of Brandy Clark. The combination of vocal, songwriting and composing by Brandy Clark with the creative work of Michael Pollack and Griff Clawson brings uniqueness to the release. Overall, “American Roots” is a song, which shows artistic potential of Brandy Clark.

American Roots Song info
| Song Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Singer | Brandy Clark |
| Composer | Brandy Clark, Michael Pollack, Griff Clawson |
| Lyrics | Brandy Clark, Michael Pollack, Griff Clawson |
| Album | the bird |
| Release | September 18, 2026 |
| Language | English |
American Roots Song Lyrics
Tell me about your family tree
If we start digging where’s it gonna lead
Is it far from here beneath your feet
Tell me about your family tree
And tell me about your mom and dad
And their moms and dads and their moms and dads
How many trains and planes and horses back
Did they take to give you the life you have
So you’re here standing in the land of freedom
Miles and miles and miles underneath your boots
Every route leads back to the garden of Eden
And they’re all… all American roots
And tell me about what they passed down
Your grandma’s ring and your grandpa’s brown eyes
A piece of paper for a piece of ground
Keep passing on through keep passing it down
So you’re here standing in the land of freedom
Miles and miles and miles underneath your boots
Every route leads back to the garden of Eden
And they’re all… all American roots
It’s the light that we’re all looking for
The light above that golden door
And when you step foot onto that shore
It’s no more mine than it is yours
No more mine than it is yours
No, it’s no more mine than it is
If you’re here standing in the land of freedom
Miles and miles and miles underneath your boots
Every route leads back to the garden of Eden
And they’re all
Yeah, you’re all
All American roots