The Wanted Man
Wanted Wanderer: Chasing Freedom Through the Night
Lyrics
When the leaves are falling you know
Leaves falling symbolize a changing season or time, possibly indicating a need to move on.
I got to go
The speaker feels a compulsion to leave when the mentioned condition arises.
When the darkness comes I’m on my way
Darkness could represent challenges, and the speaker is determined to face them by moving forward.
When the moon beats the sun
Contrast between the moon and sun suggests a shift in time or perspective.
I count to ten
Counting to ten might be a calming technique, indicating the need for patience or reflection.
Thank you for the kisses but I don’t know
Expresses gratitude for affection but uncertainty about a future meeting.
if we ever meet again
Uncertainty about the possibility of meeting again.
Oh yeah baby I’m a wanted man
Acknowledgment of being a sought-after or pursued individual.
Just one night longer I couldn’t stay
Desire for one more night before moving on, implying a transient lifestyle.
I beat the seven seas and I beat
Having conquered challenges represented by the seven seas.
the devil’s hills
Conquering difficult terrain, possibly metaphorical hills representing obstacles.
I saw a thousand rising suns and I passed
Witnessing numerous beginnings and overcoming an extended period of time.
a hundred months
A hundred months symbolize a significant duration of time passed.
I travel with the moonlight every night
Continual travel with the moonlight, suggesting a nocturnal or adventurous lifestyle.
it’s the same
Consistency in the speaker's experiences during nighttime travels.
The moon screams my name and says
Personification of the moon, inviting the speaker to continue their journey.
“Oh come on let’s go further again!“
The moon encourages the speaker to explore further.
Oh yeah baby I’m a wanted man
Reiteration of being a sought-after individual, emphasizing the speaker's allure.
Just one night longer I couldn’t stay
Desire for one more night before departing, echoing the transient nature of the speaker's life.
Why don’t you come with me
An invitation or suggestion for someone to join the speaker on their adventurous journey.
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