Traveler
Journey of Self-Discovery: Barely Trev's Reflections in 'Traveler'
Lyrics
As a traveler I find my peace in regret
Expressing finding solace or tranquility in remorse as a traveler.
I could wander and hope to see you again
Desiring to wander in the hope of encountering the person again.
A part of who I am is ‘cause of you
Acknowledging that a part of the speaker's identity is influenced by the other person.
you’ve seen me as I am
Recognition that the other person has seen the speaker's true self.
Lonely eyes water right down your olive skin
Describing tears from lonely eyes flowing down olive skin, possibly signifying emotional pain.
And I’ve found
Indicating a discovery or realization.
That the world
Referring to the vastness of the world.
Doesn’t wait on me
Realization that the world does not wait for the speaker.
And I’ve found
Repetition of the realization that the world does not wait.
That the world
Continuation of the acknowledgment that the world doesn't wait, emphasizing honesty.
Doesn’t wait on me to be honest
Highlighting the importance of honesty in the world's indifference.
As a brother I find my strength in my home
Finding strength as a brother within the concept of home.
Keep your guard up you’ll find your strength on your own
Encouraging self-reliance by advising to maintain one's guard.
And I’ve found
Reiteration of the idea that the world doesn't wait.
That the world
Emphasizing the non-waiting nature of the world.
Doesn’t wait on me
Continuation of the acknowledgment that the world does not wait.
And I’ve found
Reiteration of the idea that the world doesn't wait, focusing on honesty.
That the world
Underlining the significance of honesty in the world's lack of waiting.
Doesn’t wait on me to be honest
Stressing the importance of honesty in the world's indifference.
You do everything but apologize
Addressing someone who avoids apologizing despite doing everything else.
I fast forward through the season I don’t wanna see you American idolized I’m not cool, but I’m not surprised
Expressing a reluctance to conform to American ideals and acknowledging lack of surprise at not being considered cool.
I can’t afford to buy time off the streams that I monetize
Financial constraints preventing the purchase of time away from the streams generating income.
You know Spotify
Referencing Spotify and its payment structure, particularly the bottom line.
How they pay you bottom line
Commenting on the delayed arrival of fresh air before things deteriorate.
The fresh air don’t come here before the oxidize
Suggesting that listening to parental advice could have prevented a negative outcome.
I guess you should’ve listened to your mom’s advice
Encouraging perseverance and viewing challenges as opportunities for growth.
That when you gotta climb the ropes at least you’re on the rise
Metaphorically climbing the ropes and being on the rise, despite challenges.
On a freeway
Describing a high-speed journey on a freeway.
Doing 70 in a speed chase
Engaging in a pursuit, exceeding the speed limit, and potentially being pursued by law enforcement.
That’s 20 more than 5-0
Highlighting the speed of the pursuit compared to the police.
Listen my life a relay
Metaphorically viewing life as a relay race, always advancing but allowing others space.
Always going far but giving leeway
Continuing to move forward but granting leeway to others, passing on the torch.
And handing off the torch to someone better cause I need space
Handing off responsibilities to someone more capable due to the need for personal space.
It’s my b-day
Celebrating a birthday without feeling significantly different from the day before.
And I don’t feel that different from the pre-day
Recognizing the potential to take advantage of the opportunities presented by the weekday.
I should take advantage of the weekday
Expressing a constraint in making decisions until reviewing past events.
I can’t move to LA until I finish my BA
Stating an inability to move to LA until completing a Bachelor's degree.
I can’t make decisions until I look at the replay
Linking decision-making to a review of past actions or events.
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