Vagabond
Beck/Air Lyrics
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In all directions
I could lose my soul right here
Color lights
On the runway
Makes a stranger feel unchained
I'm running after time and I miss the sunshine
I'm lost in my words I don't know where I'm going
I do the best I can not to worry about things
I feel loose
I feel haggard
Don't know what I'm looking for
Something true
Something lovely
That will make me feel alive
I'm running after time and I miss the sunshine
Summer days will come happiness will be mine
I'm lost in my words I don't know where I'm going
I do the best I can not to worry about things
Like a vagabond through the distance
Looking for a song to sing
A song that lasts all night
And for the rest of our life's
I'm lost in my words I don't know where I'm going
I do my best I can not to worry about things
I'm running after time and I miss the sunshine
(I'm running after time and I miss the sunshine)
Summer days will come happiness will be mine
(Summer days will come happiness will be mine)
I'm lost in my words I don't know where I'm going
(I'm lost in my words I don't know where I'm going)
I do the best I can not to worry about things
(I do the best I can not to worry about things)
I'm running after time and I miss the sunshine
(I'm running after time and I miss the sunshine)
Summer days will come happiness will be mine
(Summer days will come happiness will be mine)
Oh, shit!
In the song βVagabond,β Beck/Air describes a travelerβs search for purpose and happiness in life. The lyrics are filled with images of light and color, evoking a sense of wanderlust and adventure. The opening lines, βGolden waves in all directions, I could lose my soul right here,β suggest the vastness and beauty of the world, and the feeling of being small and insignificant in comparison. The color lights on the runway draw attention to the temporary nature of life and the desire to break free from its constraints.
The chorus, βIβm running after time and I miss the sunshine, summer days will come happiness will be mine,β describes the travelerβs desire to seize the moment and find joy in the present. They acknowledge their confusion and doubts, often feeling lost in their words and uncertain about their path. Yet, they choose not to worry and do the best they can to embrace lifeβs unpredictability.
The line βlike a vagabond through the distance, looking for a song to sing, a song that lasts all night and for the rest of our lifeβsβ encapsulates the theme of the song, a universal search for meaning and belonging. The longing to find something true and lovely that will make them feel alive is a sentiment that resonates with many. The songβs dreamy sound and introspective lyrics make it a beautiful meditation on lifeβs journey and the ups and downs that come with it.
Line by Line Meaning
Golden waves
The beautiful, shining waves of light are shining in every direction.
In all directions
The waves of light shine everywhere, without exception.
I could lose my soul right here
The beauty around me is so overwhelming that I feel I may lose myself to it completely.
Color lights
The lights are bright and colorful.
On the runway
The runway is lined with these bright and colorful lights.
Makes a stranger feel unchained
The beauty of the lights and the runway leave one feeling free and uninhibited.
I'm running after time and I miss the sunshine
I feel like I am chasing time and have lost my connection to happiness and light.
Summer days will come happiness will be mine
I am hopeful that brighter days are ahead and that I will find happiness again.
I'm lost in my words I don't know where I'm going
I feel aimless and unsure of my path forward.
I do the best I can not to worry about things
Despite my uncertainty, I try not to worry too much and take things one step at a time.
I feel loose
I feel relaxed and unburdened.
I feel haggard
I feel tired and worn out.
Don't know what I'm looking for
I am unsure of what I truly want or need.
Something true
I am searching for something real and genuine.
Something lovely
I am searching for something beautiful and delightful.
That will make me feel alive
I am seeking something that will fill me with life, joy, and purpose.
Like a vagabond through the distance
I feel like a drifter, wandering through life with no clear destination in mind.
Looking for a song to sing
I am searching for meaning and inspiration in my life, much like one would search for a song that speaks to their heart.
A song that lasts all night
I am searching for something enduring and meaningful, something that will stay with me for a long time.
And for the rest of our life's
I am seeking something that will bring me purpose and fulfillment for the entirety of my life.
Oh, shit!
An expression of surprise or excitement, perhaps in response to finding what one had been searching for.
Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management
Written by: ANDREW JAMES STOCKDALE, CHRISTOPHER JAMES ROSS, MYLES HESKETT
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@galaxylucia1898
I will never stop loving this song.
@carolinacribioli164
Cowboy Bebop vibes π
@calmandcoldblood
So Beck but so Air
@galaxylucia1898
So true lol
@TheAcidjoe
Yea, u r right. And funny too.
@TheRichPersonsDigest
fav beck
@ericklandaburu7709
Great song, love it.
@leethal2018
That harmonica thooooo
@alexandrerodrigues5668
Amoβ€
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