Born To Be A Traveler
Blackie and the Rodeo Kings Lyrics

I was born to be a traveler, I must have landed on my head
From the moment of my birth, it was my fate to constantly be on the move, as if I was dropped head first into a life of travel.

I used to dream that I was flying, I was falling out of bed
Even in my sleep, my longing for travel was so strong that I dreamed of soaring through the air, which sometimes caused me to physically fall out of bed.

Then the family started moving, but some got left behind
My family began to travel frequently, but not everyone could come along and had to be left behind at times.

And we learned to send postcards, like letters from the frontline
To keep in touch with those we couldn't bring with us, we sent postcards to let them know how we were doing, similar to soldiers writing letters while at war.

Out of sight but never out of mind
Although we may be physically separated from loved ones, we never forget about them and keep them in our thoughts.

My Mother she told me how to get out of the country
My mother taught me ways to leave a country, whether it be avoiding detection or finding loopholes in the law.

Wrap the teacups up in comics and you can read them later
One method my mother taught me was to wrap fragile items like teacups in comic books, which could also be later enjoyed as reading material during travel.

Learn to tie a knot but you must always have a blade
My mother also taught me how to tie useful knots, but always to have a blade on hand for protection or other practical uses.

And cuts are just a consequence of the choices that you made
Inevitably, making choices during travel can lead to negative consequences, like cuts, but they are simply part of the experience.

She showed me when to leave and my Father taught me why
While my mother taught me practical skills for travel, my father taught me the reasons why we travel, the importance of new experiences and adventure.

I'm running for love For love and for money
Whether it be for the thrill of adventure or for financial gain, I am constantly on the move as a traveler.

I run when I'm stung When I stumble and fall
Whenever something unpleasant happens during travel, whether it be physical pain or misfortune, I continue to move forward without stopping.

I fall into the future Not a break in my stride
Even though I do not know what the future holds, I continue traveling with the confidence that nothing will stop me or slow me down.

Early in the evening, I take my stuff out of the car
During a typical day of travel, in the early evening I begin unpacking my belongings from my vehicle.

Someone asks me, maybe they could look at my guitar
During my travels, it is not uncommon for others to express interest in the things I carry with me, such as my guitar.

And I open up the case, a little worn, a little frayed
As I open up my guitar case, I notice that it shows signs of wear and tear from all the miles I've traveled with it.

A little weary of creating all the miles I have made
Although I continue to travel, I am becoming tired from all the distance I have covered already.

A gallery of faces, where the memories collide
During my travels, I meet many people and each one of them leaves a lasting impression on me, creating a collection of memories that sometimes blend together.

I was born to be traveler To roll and ride
In my heart, I know that my purpose in life is to constantly travel, to experience and explore as much of the world as I can.