The Traveller
Journey of Memories: The Soulful Tale of a Wandering Dreamer
Lyrics
Well I am a traveller my home is on the road
Identifies oneself as a person who constantly moves from place to place, indicating that their home is wherever they are traveling.
I come down from the valley where the gypsy flowers grow
Refers to descending from a valley where flowers associated with gypsies grow, implying a connection to a free-spirited, unconventional lifestyle.
From playing dirty night clubs and busking in hotels
Recalls performing in less reputable venues like nightclubs and busking (playing music in public places for money) in hotels.
I made a lot of memories and some stories I could tell
Reflects on accumulating a wealth of experiences and anecdotes from their travels.
Ooh
Non-verbal expression, possibly conveying an emotional or contemplative sentiment.
Well I was only 5 years old when my daddy passed away
Reveals losing a parent at a young age and the struggles faced by the remaining parent in coping with responsibilities.
My mother grabbed the bottle, she had too much bills to pay
Highlights the mother's coping mechanism, turning to alcohol due to financial pressures.
Then one day I decided I'm gonna take these bags and go
Indicates a decision to leave home, carrying personal belongings, and pursuing a different path.
I put some words on paper, made amends and hit the road
Expresses the act of writing, possibly reconciling with the past, before embarking on a journey.
Ooh
Another non-verbal expression, likely emphasizing a feeling or emotion.
Well, here I am just walking with my suitcase and my jeans
Describes the present situation of walking with minimal possessions—just a suitcase and jeans, carrying aspirations and hopes.
A pocket full of promises and a hand full, full of dreams
Carries symbolic promises and dreams within pockets, representing aspirations for the future.
From playing dirty night clubs and busking in hotels
Reiterates the experience of performing in less glamorous venues, contributing to the accumulation of memories.
I made a lot of memories and some stories I could tell
Reaffirms the wealth of experiences gathered during travels, suggesting there are many untold stories.
Stories I could tell, ooh, stories I could tell
Repeats the notion of having numerous stories accumulated during the travels.
Yeah I am a traveller, my home is on the road
Confirms the identity as a traveler, reiterating the idea that home is found while journeying.
Yeah I am a traveller, my home is on the road
Repeats the declaration of being a traveler, emphasizing that home is found in the act of traveling.
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