Lyrics
Faraway places
Expressing a desire for distant locations.
With strange soundin' names
Referring to places with unfamiliar or exotic names.
Faraway over the sea
Emphasizing the far-off nature of the desired destinations, likely across the ocean.
Those faraway places
Reiterating the theme of distant places with unique names.
With the strange soundin' names
Repeating the idea of places with unusual names, reinforcing the allure.
Are callin', callin' me
Expressing a strong, irresistible call from those distant places.
Goin' to China
Mentioning specific countries like China or Siam as desired destinations.
Or maybe Siam
Considering the possibility of exploring various locations.
I want to see for myself
Expressing a personal longing to witness these faraway places firsthand.
Those faraway places
Repeating the desire to visit distant locations, previously mentioned in the song.
I've been readin' about
Referring to reading about these places in a book.
In a book that I took from a shelf
Indicating a source of information, possibly inspiring the desire to explore.
I start getting restless
Feeling uneasy or impatient when not actively pursuing the desire to travel.
Whenever I hear
Reacting to the sound of a train, possibly symbolizing the journey or adventure.
The whistle of a train
Expressing a longing for the day when the journey can begin.
I pray for the day
Expressing a wishful sentiment related to the anticipation of travel.
I can get underway
Anticipating the day when the speaker can embark on the desired journey.
And look for those castles in Spain
Expressing a desire to explore places with a reference to castles in Spain, possibly metaphorical for dreams or aspirations.
They call me a dreamer
Acknowledging the label of a dreamer, possibly embracing a visionary or imaginative outlook.
Well, maybe I am
Admitting the possibility of being a dreamer but emphasizing a burning desire to see these distant places.
But I know that I'm burnin' to see
Asserting a strong passion or longing to experience the mentioned faraway places.
Those faraway places
Repeating the theme of desiring places with strange-sounding names.
With the strange soundin' names
Reiterating the allure of faraway places with unique names, possibly continuing the call from earlier in the song.
Callin', callin' me
Closing the song by repeating the powerful call from those distant, intriguing places.
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