(Verse 1: Black Thought)
I plant the seed, now let the roots begin to creep
Watch them grow wild and start to overcome the wheat
I spread these plants on rocks, and all throughout the streets
I keep a lookout for cops and try to dodge the heat
(Chorus)
The seed we sowed, it took root and grew
Into a tree, its branches high and wide
Now we shall reap what we have sown,
Together, we'll face the test of time.
(Verse 2: Tariq Trotter)
With every step, the roots take hold
Unseen beneath, a strength untold
A network intertwined, branching deep
From the smallest crack, they silently seep
(Chorus)
The seed we sowed, it took root and grew
Into a tree, its branches high and wide
Now we shall reap what we have sown,
Together, we'll face the test of time.
(Bridge)
Like a mighty oak, we stand firm
Through storms and change, we'll never burn
The seed's essence, now fully known
A legacy that forever roams
(Verse 3: Malik B.)
Through trials, tribulations, and the highs and lows
The roots we planted, steadily growing
Overcoming doubt, we never sway
Our message spreading 'til the break of day
(Chorus)
The seed we sowed, it took root and grew
Into a tree, its branches high and wide
Now we shall reap what we have sown,
Together, we'll face the test of time.
(Verse 4: Questlove)
Roots entwined, a musical force
Guiding souls with every rhythmic source
From the drumbeats we strike to the words we spit
We plant seeds of unity and make spirits lift
(Chorus)
The seed we sowed, it took root and grew
Into a tree, its branches high and wide
Now we shall reap what we have sown,
Together, we'll face the test of time.
(Outro)
The seed takes hold, the roots grow strong
Spreading hope, we rise above the throng
Now together, we bloom, a vibrant sight
Celebrating life beneath our tree of light