Wherever I May Roam
.metallica Lyrics
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And the road becomes my bride
I have stripped of all but pride
So in her I do confide
And she keeps me satisfied
Gives me all I need
And with dust in throat I crave
Only knowledge will I save
Rover, wanderer
Nomad, vagabond
Call me what you will
But I'll take my time anywhere
Free to speak my mind anywhere
Never find anywhere
Anywhere I may roam
Where I lay my head is home
(And the earth becomes my throne)
And the earth becomes my throne
I adapt to the unknown
Under wandering stars I've grown
By myself but not alone
I ask no one
And my ties are severed clean
The less I have the more I gain
Off the beaten path I reign
Rover wanderer
Nomad vagabond
Call me what you will
But I'll take my time anywhere
I'm free to speak my mind anywhere
Nevermind anywhere
Anywhere I may roam
Where I lay my head is home
But I'll take my time anywhere
Free to speak my mind
Nevemind anywhere
Anywhere I may roam
Where I lay my head is home (fuck yeah)
But I'll take my time anywhere
Free to speak my mind anywhere
Nevemind anywhere
Anywhere I may roam
Where I lay my head is home
Carved upon my stone
My body lie, but still I roam yeah yeah
Wherever I may roam
Wherever I may roam
Wherever I may roam
Wherever I may wander
(Wander, wander)
Wherever I may roam (yeah yeah yeah)
The lyrics of Metallica's “Wherever I May Roam” tells the story of a life on the road. The first verse describes the relationship between the singer and the road, which is personified as his bride. He has given up everything but pride and he trusts her to lead him to where he needs to go. The line, “And with dust in throat I crave, only knowledge will I save,” speaks to the idea of the singer seeking experience and knowledge through his travels. He does not want to be a slave to this game of life but rather wants to learn from it all.
In the second verse, the singer speaks of the earth becoming his throne and his ability to adapt to the unknown. He has grown under wandering stars and has become self-sufficient. The line, “The less I have the more I gain” speaks to the idea of finding true value in life outside of material possessions. The chorus repeats the idea that he is free and able to speak his mind wherever he goes and feels at home wherever he lays his head.
The song celebrates the freedom and independence of a wandering nomad. It is an anthem for those who choose to live outside the norm and embrace the unknown. It speaks to the idea that true knowledge and insight are earned through experiences rather than through conformity to societal norms.
Line by Line Meaning
(And the road becomes my bride)
The road becomes my companion and I depend on it.
I have stripped of all but pride
I have given up everything except my self-esteem.
So in her I do confide
I trust the road above all else.
And she keeps me satisfied
The road provides me with all I need.
Gives me all I need
The road fulfills my desires.
And with dust in throat I crave
Even though I'm thirsty, I crave knowledge more.
Only knowledge will I save
I value knowledge over everything else.
To this game you stay a slave
If you don't prioritize knowledge, you'll always be trapped in this game of life.
Rover, wanderer
I am a traveler who roams without a set plan.
Nomad, vagabond
I am a free spirit who wanders without a home.
Call me what you will
My identity is unimportant, as I am focused on my journey.
But I'll take my time anywhere
I will travel at my own pace, regardless of what others say or think.
Free to speak my mind anywhere
I have the freedom to express myself no matter where I am.
Never find anywhere
I have no permanent destination in mind.
Anywhere I may roam
I am willing to travel anywhere to continue my journey.
Where I lay my head is home
My sense of belonging comes from within.
(And the earth becomes my throne)
The earth becomes my domain, and I adapt to any situation.
I adapt to the unknown
I am able to adjust to unfamiliar territories.
Under wandering stars I've grown
My sense of self has developed thanks to my time spent traveling.
By myself but not alone
I travel alone, but I have the road and my own inner strength to keep me company.
I ask no one
I don't seek anyone's approval or permission for my journey.
And my ties are severed clean
I am unbound by any societal or familial obligations.
The less I have the more I gain
I find value in freedom rather than material possessions.
Off the beaten path I reign
I thrive when in uncharted and unconventional territories.
Nevemind anywhere
I don't care about the specifics of where I am going.
But I'll take my time anywhere
I am in no rush to reach my destination.
Wherever I may roam
I am willing to journey wherever I am called.
Wherever I may wander
I am happy to wander aimlessly, with no definite destination in mind.
(Wander, wander)
I have a deep-seated wanderlust and embrace the journey itself.
(yeah yeah yeah)
An expression of excitement or joy in regards to the journey and all it holds.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: James Alan Hetfield, Lars Ulrich
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And the road becomes my bride
I have stripped of all but pride
So in her I do confide
And she keeps me satisfied
Gives me all I need
And the earth becomes my throne
I adapt to the unknown
Under wandering stars I've grown
By myself, but not alone
I ask no one
Carved upon my stone
My body lie, but still I roam, yeah, yeah
Some of my favorite parts of the lyrics( WHEREVER I MAY ROAM )
@elenapapadopoulou3698
Anyone in 2024???
@IRONMANFAN2008
Me.
@ralfhalfar4437
Me too
@wrightsideoffloyd6439
61 years young. Still rocking Metallica 👌🏻🇺🇸💯
@timex513
Me and wandering Europe too
@oanabalaci1011
❤forever!🤘🤘🤘🤘 2:53 2:55
@oldsongs6688
My dad used to sing this to me as a child and now I sing it to him as he lays fighting cancer, he’s the strongest man I’ve ever known. Keep fighting dad💗 RIP dad 30-05-20 ❣💐
@joeyhuebner10
I'm sorry for your loss, mate.
@atchoum78sang
Rip
@mzaestudiante
Rest in Peace 🙏🏾