Lyrics
Travellin' man goes anywhere
Expresses the narrator's identity as a traveler who is open to going anywhere.
I don't stay nowhere long
Highlights the transient nature of the narrator, emphasizing that they don't stay in one place for an extended period.
Travellin' man don't turn your back
Advises not to turn away from the traveling man, suggesting an unpredictable departure.
Before you know I'm gone
Warns that the narrator might leave unexpectedly, reinforcing their nomadic lifestyle.
Don't ask me where have I been
Discourages inquiries about the narrator's past or future stays, indicating a focus on the present.
Or if I'm staying long
Reiterates the theme of not staying long and implies a lack of commitment until true love is found.
'Cause till I find a love that's real
Expresses the narrator's search for genuine love before settling down.
I'm gonna keep on travelin' on
Declares the intention to continue traveling until finding a lasting and authentic love.
Travellin' man is what I am
Reaffirms the narrator's identity as a traveling man with a reluctance to stay in one place.
I don't stay nowhere long
Echoes the sentiment of transience, emphasizing the short-lived nature of the narrator's stays.
Travellin' man don't turn your back
Repeated warning not to turn away, signaling the imminent departure of the traveling man.
Before you know I'm gone
Reiterates the unpredictable nature of the narrator's departure.
Hey baby, now jump aboard
Invites someone to join the narrator in singing, fostering a sense of camaraderie on the journey.
And help me to sing this song
Assures the listener not to worry about others, suggesting loyalty and trust in the relationship.
Don't you worry 'bout the boys and me
Encourages the listener not to be concerned about potential wrongdoing by the narrator.
Aint gonna do you no wrong
Declares the narrator's commitment to not causing harm or betrayal.
Travellin' man that's what I am
Reiterates the narrator's identity as a traveling man, underscoring the impermanence of their stays.
I don't stay nowhere long
Emphasizes the transitory nature of the narrator, indicating a reluctance to settle down.
Travellin' man don't turn your back
Repeated caution not to turn away, signaling the imminent departure of the traveling man.
Before you know I'm gone
Reiterates the unpredictable nature of the narrator's departure.
Travellin' man goes anywhere
Restates the flexibility of the traveling man, willing to go anywhere but not staying long.
But I don't stay nowhere long
Emphasizes the transient nature of the narrator, reinforcing the theme of constant movement.
Travellin' man don't turn your back
Reiterated caution not to turn away, indicating the imminent departure of the traveling man.
Before you know I'm gone
Reiterates the unpredictable nature of the narrator's departure.
Travellin' man that's what I am
Reaffirms the narrator's identity as a traveling man, highlighting the temporary nature of their stays.
I don't stay nowhere long
Emphasizes the reluctance to stay in one place for an extended period, reinforcing the transitory lifestyle.
Travellin' man don't turn your back
Repeated caution not to turn away, signaling the imminent departure of the traveling man.
Before you know oh, oh
Reiterates the unpredictable nature of the narrator's departure.
I am travellin' man
Declares the narrator as a traveling man, summarizing the central theme of the song.
Travellin' man
Repeats the declaration of being a traveling man for emphasis.
I am travellin' man
Reiterates the declaration of being a traveling man, reinforcing the central theme of the song.
This is a wild world
Comments on the unpredictable and challenging nature of the world the narrator is navigating.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Expresses an affirmation or enthusiasm for the unconventional and unpredictable aspects of life.
I just love to see the stars above me
Expresses the narrator's enjoyment of gazing at the stars and the desire for freedom.
I just love to be free
Declares the narrator's love for freedom, further emphasizing their nomadic and unrestrained lifestyle.
I am travellin' man
Repeats the declaration of being a traveling man for emphasis.
Travellin' man
Reiterates the declaration of being a traveling man, underscoring the central theme of the song.
I am travellin' man
Reiterates the declaration of being a traveling man, emphasizing the transient nature of the narrator's life.
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