Roots (song)
"Roots" | ||||
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Single by Imagine Dragons | ||||
from the album Evolve (Japanese edition) | ||||
Released | August 27, 2015 | |||
Recorded | 2015 | |||
Length | 2:54 | |||
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Producer(s) | Alex da Kid | |||
Imagine Dragons singles chronology | ||||
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"Roots" is a song by American
Composition
Guitarist Wayne Sermon stated that the song was written on the road during their Smoke + Mirrors Tour, and that it talks about the highs and lows of their lives as musicians. The short track features a distorted drum beat over a prominent piano riff. The track is dedicated to the support they have received from their fanbase.[2]
Music video
The music video for "Roots" was released on September 29, 2015. It was filmed in New Zealand, and directed by
The video follows lead singer Dan Reynolds as he finds a way to escape, and remember who he is, during his hectic tour lifestyle. Throughout the video, home videos of a young Reynolds are shown ranging from infant to young adult.
Promotion
On August 19, 2015, Imagine Dragons began teasing the single when they changed their social profiles to all black, with the caption "My Roots". The social media post foreshadowed and promoted the impending release of "Roots". The next day, the band began posting pictures of themselves as children on social media with a hashtag (#MYROOTS). Twitter and Instagram users began submitting pictures of themselves when they were younger with the same hashtag. All pictures were used to form a collage.[3] The single was released to iTunes on August 27, 2015.
The single's artwork is by Louis Lander Deacon, who did the artwork for the band's 2012 EP, Continued Silence.
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[10] | Gold | 30,000‡ |
United States (RIAA)[11] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
References
- ^ Billboard (October 9, 2015). "Tori Kelly's 'Should've Been Us' Hits Hot 100 High After VMAs Performance: Hot 100 Chart Moves". Billboard. Retrieved May 5, 2017.
- ^ "Imagine Dragons Release - Roots". 70mack.co. December 7, 2018.
- ^ "Imagine Dragons Release New Single "Roots"". Radio.com.
- ^ "Imagine Dragons Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved September 21, 2015.
- ^ "Imagine Dragons Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 21, 2015.
- ^ "Imagine Dragons Chart History (Rock Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved January 23, 2022.
- ^ "Hot Rock Songs : Dec 31, 2015 | Billboard Chart Archive". Billboard. billboard.com. Retrieved January 3, 2016.
- ^ "Hot Rock Songs – Year-End 2016". Billboard. Retrieved May 22, 2020.
- ^ "Rock Airplay Songs – Year-End 2016". Billboard. Retrieved January 23, 2022.
- ^ "Brazilian single certifications – Imagine Dragons – Roots" (in Portuguese). Pro-Música Brasil. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
- ^ "American single certifications – Imagine Dragons – Roots". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved September 1, 2021.