The Wanderer
Donna Summer Lyrics
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Dragged myself across the bed
Alice went to wonderland
But I stayed home instead
I started feeling bad
'Cause I was left behind
'Cause I'm a wanderer
Oh yes, I'm a wanderer
She climbed right through the mirror
Oh that really blew my mind
I think I'll follow through her rhythm
And her rhyme
I know I'm ready now
It's just a little time
'Cause I'm a wanderer
I'm a wanderer
'Cause I'm a wanderer
I travel every place
'Cause I'm a wanderer
From here to outer space
'Cause I'm a wanderer
Got no time
'Cause I'm a wanderer
Just a wanderer
Slipped down the back stair
On my toes
Then out the door
They didn't hear
Now they won't
See me anymore
'Cause I can't take
That nine to five life
It's a bore
'Cause I'm a wanderer
Just a wanderer
And so it's up and out
And on and off the road
Won't have no troubles
'Cause the whole world
Is my home
No need to worry
'Cause I seldom am alone
'Cause I'm wanderer
I'm a wanderer
'Cause I'm a wanderer
I travel every place
'Cause I'm a wanderer
From here to outer space
'Cause I'm wanderer
Got no time
'Cause I'm a wanderer
Just a wanderer
'Cause I'm a wanderer
Just a wanderer
Now you may see me
Any time and any place
And you may know me
From the same look
On your face
And I don't know if I could
Change your frame of mind
'Cause I'm a wanderer
Just a wanderer
'Cause I'm a wanderer
I travel every place
'Cause I'm a wanderer
From here to outer space
'Cause I'm a wanderer
Got no time
'Cause I'm a wanderer
'Cause I'm a wanderer
'Cause I'm a wanderer
'Cause I'm a wanderer
I travel every place
'Cause I'm a wanderer
From here to outer space
'Cause I'm a wanderer
Got no time
'Cause I'm a wanderer
I travel every place
'Cause I'm a wanderer
From here to outer space
'Cause I'm a wanderer
Got no time
The Wanderer is a song by Donna Summer that speaks to the restless and adventurous spirit of a wanderer. The singer wakes up feeling left behind by Alice, who has ventured to Wonderland. The singer considers following Alice through the mirror to join her. She describes herself as a wanderer who travels everywhere from Earth to outer space, and who never stays in one place for long. She slips out of the door and disappears, leaving behind the mundane nine-to-five life for the freedom of the open road.
The lyrics of The Wanderer are a celebration of the wanderlust spirit in all of us. The song speaks to people who are lost and looking for a sense of adventure and purpose in life. The theme is universal, and the song's lyrics are timeless. The Wanderer encourages listeners to step out of their comfort zones and break free from the monotony of everyday life. It is a song that resonates with people who yearn to explore new territories and experience everything the world has to offer.
* Donna Summer co-wrote the song with Giorgio Moroder and Pete Bellotte
* The Wanderer was released as a single in 1980
* The song peaked at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100
* The Wanderer was the title track of Donna Summer's 8th studio album
* The album was the first to be released after Donna Summer switched record labels from Casablanca to Geffen Records
* The album's cover art was designed by Richard Bernstein, who also designed covers for Interview magazine
* The Wanderer marked a departure from Donna Summer's trademark disco sound
* The music video for The Wanderer was directed by Oscar-winning cinematographer Brian DePalma
* The song has been covered by artists including Status Quo and Jorn Lande
* The song was included in the soundtrack for the 1980 film Foxes
Chords for The Wanderer are:
Verse: Em7, A7, G, D7, C
Chorus: G, D7, C, G, D7, C
Line by Line Meaning
Woke up this morning
I woke up early today
Dragged myself across the bed
I was feeling lazy and had a hard time getting out of bed
Alice went to wonderland
Someone else is going on exciting adventures
But I stayed home instead
I'm not interested in the typical life of staying at home and working a regular job
I started feeling bad
I felt FOMO (fear of missing out)
'Cause I was left behind
I was left out of the adventure/excitement
'Cause I'm a wanderer
I am someone who loves traveling and exploring
Oh yes, I'm a wanderer
I am proud of being a traveler
She climbed right through the mirror
Someone else went on an adventure through a mirror
Oh that really blew my mind
I was fascinated by this experience
I think I'll follow through her rhythm
I want to go on my own adventures and have my own experiences
And her rhyme
I want to live life on my own terms
I know I'm ready now
I am confident in my desire to be a traveler
It's just a little time
I just need to make some plans and take some time to prepare for my travels
'Cause I'm a wanderer
I am always ready for new adventures
'Cause I'm a wanderer
I am a person that loves to travel
I travel every place
I want to explore all corners of the world
From here to outer space
I'm not limited to just places on Earth
Got no time
I prioritize traveling over other things in life
Slipped down the back stair
I made a quiet exit
On my toes
I was being sneaky
Then out the door
I made my escape
They didn't hear
I left unnoticed
Now they won't
They won't be able to find me
See me anymore
I am on my own journey now
'Cause I can't take
I cannot tolerate
That nine to five life
I do not want to settle for a regular office job
It's a bore
It's monotonous and uninspiring
And so it's up and out
I'm ready to be out and about
And on and off the road
I'll be on the move constantly
Won't have no troubles
I won't have any problems
'Cause the whole world
The world is my playground
Is my home
I am comfortable and feel at home anywhere I go
No need to worry
I am carefree and live in the moment
Cause I seldom am alone
I tend to meet new people and make friends while traveling
Now you may see me
You might run into me
Any time and any place
I could be anywhere at any time
And you may know me
You might recognize me
From the same look
From the look on your face
On your face
You might not react much
And I don't know if I could
I don't know if I can change
Change your frame of mind
Persuade you to abandon your settled life for a life of travel
Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GIORGIO MORODER, DONNA SUMMER
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