Wanderlust
Carla Werner Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Mistaking wolves again for sheep
You know
The wind can sometimes blow the lines away
A sunny sky can open up and rain
YouÂ’re on my mind today again
Pushing out and pulling in
You know
You let it go too far
I watch you steal away with the sun (in your wanderlust)
You took the night and decided to run (in your wanderlust)
I hope youÂ’re happy now
YouÂ’ve found a place to settle down with yourself
You past the point, a chance to breath
Turned it in so you could dream
You know
ItÂ’s easy letting living slip away
And wounded souls can mend themselves again
But you wonÂ’t again
I watch you steal away with the sun (in your wanderlust)
You took the night and decided to run (in your wanderlust)
I hope youÂ’re happy now
YouÂ’ve found a place to settle down with yourself
Now there are tears
On your happy face my friend
Gone are the years
Where a smile replaced the bitter ends
The lyrics to Carla Werner's song Wanderlust speak about someone who is constantly chasing after something, whether it be sleep, dreams, or independence. The use of metaphors such as mistaking wolves for sheep and letting living slip away, paint a picture of someone who is easily swept up by the wind and can be easily deceived. The singer expresses concern for this person, who seems to be constantly on her mind, stating that they have let things go too far and are now stealing away with the sun and running off into the night.
The chorus repeats the phrase "in your wanderlust," further emphasizing the idea that this person is driven by an insatiable desire to roam and explore. The singer hopes that this person has found a place to settle down with themselves and be happy, but also acknowledges the bittersweet nature of growth and change, as represented by the tears on their happy face and the passing of time.
Overall, the song showcases the tension between the desire for freedom and the need for stability, and the difficulty in finding a balance between the two.
Line by Line Meaning
You missed the world again for sleep
You prioritized sleep over experiencing the world around you
Mistaking wolves again for sheep
You keep making the same mistake of seeing danger as harmless
You know
The wind can sometimes blow the lines away
You are aware that circumstances can change unexpectedly
A sunny sky can open up and rain
Even good things can take a turn for the worse
YouÂ’re on my mind today again
Pushing out and pulling in
I am thinking about you and feeling conflicted
You know
How easy it is to let it slip away
You understand how quickly things can fall apart
You let it go too far
You went too far with something and now it's too late
I watch you steal away with the sun (in your wanderlust)
You took the night and decided to run (in your wanderlust)
You have a restless desire for exploration and adventure, even if it hurts those around you
I hope youÂ’re happy now
YouÂ’ve found a place to settle down with yourself
I hope you have found contentment within yourself and stopped running away
You past the point, a chance to breath
Turned it in so you could dream
You have had an opportunity to relax and reflect, but instead chose to escape into your imagination
And wounded souls can mend themselves again
But you wonÂ’t again
People can recover from emotional pain, but you keep repeating the same mistakes
Now there are tears
On your happy face my friend
Despite appearing happy, you are actually sad and emotional
Gone are the years
Where a smile replaced the bitter ends
You used to mask your pain with a smile, but now you can't hide your bitterness
Writer(s): Carla Rosanne Werner Copyright: Engine Room Music Pty. Ltd.
Contributed by Ethan H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Frostilicious
I wish I could've been sitting right in front of her watching her perform these songs. I hope I get to see her one day. I love a hearing an artist with just their guitar and their voice. Makes me want to go home and grab my guitar and start jammin' and singing.
Jenny Burns
this gives me goosebumps.. truly beautiful~!
Lisa Nicole Forbes
a voice that calms a restless soul, smoother than a bottle of Henschke 'hills of grace', your music takes me home & reminds me of a familiar place..... thanks Carla, miss u much x
Rikotana
Kinda reminds me of a young and more beautiful Crissie Hynde (the Pretenders). Big talent, and a small presence in the commercial music scene... Needs an international hit and fat record deal I think!!!
Nath Aston
Really nice! I recently finished a trip around Europe which was so good!! I put videos on my channel but a camera just can't capture the experience!
kikicrete
@Rikotana she has her own label, OfOne music...she is independent by choice. She does, however, deserve a hit. Certainly an excellent songwriter. Check out her new stuff.
TequilaXD
Food for my soul 😚
kevin pedreschi
beautiful beautiful beautiful
kevin pedreschi
the name of the album is departure
china mason
@MustangHayley i kno!! i have beeen trying to find this 4ever!!