The Journey
Fatboy Slim feat. Lateef The Truth Speaker Lyrics

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That journey-a call me quick
That journey-a call my name
That journey-a have it's way
An' have me wonderin' all my days
That journey-a call me quick
That journey-a call my name
That journey-a have it's way
An' have me wonderin' all my days

I can't stay home, I gotta keep movin'
I gotta keep doin', I gotta get out
I gotta roam, it's somethin' that moves me
It's somethin' that uses me without a doubt
'Cause somewhere abstract coincidence happens
See someone in passin' while out and about
Next thing I know I'm happily travelin'
Puttin' in action ideas that I mouth
Cause I speak it and do it, talk it and walk it
I'm so bad about it, I shout it out loud
But try to stay open, the forces in motion
They keep me on course, it's just clear that I've found (?)
Imprissoned in flesh and reality's blesses
That made manifest every woman and child
I'll keep on expressin' reality's lessons
Explorin' my prison until I'm let out

That journey-a call me quick
That journey-a call my name
That journey-a have it's way
An' have me wonderin' all my days
That journey-a call me quick
That journey-a call my name
That journey-a have it's way
Have me wonderin' all my days

Travelin' East and West, on every known highway
South to North carryin' that torch until I'm old and grey

Well in the mean time in between I'm pushin' through this
I said in the main time in between I'm on my duty

Sometimes I get beat up, sometimes I'm the beater
Sometimes man my feet hurt from walkin' so long
Sometimes I'm defeated, sometimes I get cheated
Sometimes I just need it, 'cause sometimes I'm wrong
So the question's repeated, why even try?
When there's rocks in the road, pot-holes in the lawn
The victory's sweeter when obstacles either
Are side-stepped or crushed on the way to the door
So I go on my own, have faith in the road
I can share that control cause I'm never alone
I hear the creator speak to me through wispers
On winds the voices of friends and of foes
I listen to omens, the things that he shows me
Shows that he knows me and helps me along
And follow him closely, where he goes mostly
Guidin' my path on this map 'till I'm gone

That journey-a call me quick
That journey-a call my name
That journey-a have it's way
An' have me wonderin' all my days
That journey-a call me quick
That journey-a call my name
That journey-a have it's way
An' have me wonderin' all my days

And when they lay me down
To rest in my Earthly grave
And when they lay me down
Navigate that big sky wave

But in the meantime I, I got my duty
In the meantime in between time I, I got to do this
In the meantime in between time I, I'm pushin' through this
In the meantime in between time I, I got my duty

I got my.. I got my, I got my duty. I got my duty I know!
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Overall Meaning

The song "The Journey" by Fatboy Slim feat. Lateef The Truth Speaker is about the journey of life and the challenges that come with it. The lyrics speak of the call to adventure, the need for constant movement and exploration, and the struggle to overcome obstacles along the way. The journey is personified as an entity with its own will and way, drawing the speaker forward into the unknown.

The opening lines of each verse, "That journey-a call me quick, that journey-a call my name," emphasize the urgency and inevitability of this journey, while the repetition of "have me wonderin' all my days" speaks to the constant sense of curiosity and questioning that arises from the experiences encountered along the way.

The speaker acknowledges the difficulties of the journey, including feeling lost at times and facing obstacles like rocks in the road and pot-holes in the lawn. However, they also express a deep sense of purpose and duty to continue on, to push through these challenges and to stay open to the forces in motion guiding them forward.

Overall, "The Journey" is a song about the highs and lows of life, about the moments of triumph and the moments of defeat, and about the fundamental human need for exploration and growth.

Line by Line Meaning

That journey-a call me quick
I am called to embark on a life journey quickly

That journey-a call my name
My journey is personalized, and I am meant to embark on it

That journey-a have it's way
My journey has a life of its own, with its own twists and turns

An' have me wonderin' all my days
My journey is unpredictable and keeps me in a state of wonderment

I can't stay home, I gotta keep movin'
I am driven to keep moving forward, to keep exploring

I gotta keep doin', I gotta get out
Doing and experiencing are the reasons why I must keep moving

I gotta roam, it's somethin' that moves me
Wandering is part of my inherent nature, and it moves me

It's somethin' that uses me without a doubt
I am utilized by the very act of wandering, without question

'Cause somewhere abstract coincidence happens
Strangely coincidental events happen when I wander

See someone in passin' while out and about
I randomly encounter new people in my travels

Next thing I know I'm happily travelin'
My wandering leads me to new and exciting destinations

Puttin' in action ideas that I mouth
I follow through on my ideas and put them into action while on the move

Cause I speak it and do it, talk it and walk it
I am committed to seeing my words become actions through my travels

I'm so bad about it, I shout it out loud
I am excited about my travels and proudly share my experiences with others

But try to stay open, the forces in motion
I remain open to the unforeseeable forces that guide me

They keep me on course, it's just clear that I've found (?)
I trust these forces to keep me on track as I wander

Imprissoned in flesh and reality's blesses
My physical body remains, but my travels bless me with new realities

That made manifest every woman and child
I encounter and learn from the diverse people I meet on my journey

I'll keep on expressin' reality's lessons
I continue learning and sharing the lessons I gather from my travels

Explorin' my prison until I'm let out
I use my travels to explore and experience everything within my 'prison' until my journey's end

Travelin' East and West, on every known highway
I travel far and wide, exploring every inch of the known world

South to North carryin' that torch until I'm old and grey
I travel tirelessly, carrying the inspiration of my journey until the end of my days

Sometimes I get beat up, sometimes I'm the beater
My journey has its ups and downs, sometimes I am challenged, sometimes I overcome

Sometimes man my feet hurt from walkin' so long
The physical exhaustion of travel is a challenge I encounter on my journey

Sometimes I'm defeated, sometimes I get cheated
Setbacks are a part of my journey, sometimes they are out of my control

Sometimes I just need it, 'cause sometimes I'm wrong
I am not immune to making mistakes, and sometimes setbacks are necessary to learn from them

So the question's repeated, why even try?
At times, I question why I even put forth the effort to travel and explore

When there's rocks in the road, pot-holes in the lawn
When my journey gets rough and rocky, I start to doubt my purpose

The victory's sweeter when obstacles either
Overcoming obstacles on my journey makes arriving at my destination more rewarding

Are side-stepped or crushed on the way to the door
I do my best to avoid or overcome obstacles along the way to reaching my destination

So I go on my own, have faith in the road
I trust in myself and my journey to guide me

I can share that control cause I'm never alone
Although I travel alone, I am not really alone because my journey guides and inspires me

I hear the creator speak to me through wispers
I find inspiration and guidance from the divine while on my journey

On winds the voices of friends and of foes
My journey provides opportunities to connect with and learn from both friends and enemies

I listen to omens, the things that he shows me
I take heed of the signs and symbols that present themselves during my journey

Shows that he knows me and helps me along
These signs and symbols demonstrate that the divine is with me and guides me on my journey

And follow him closely, where he goes mostly
I remain close to the divine and allow it to guide me along my journey

Guidin' my path on this map 'till I'm gone
The divine guides me along my journey until my journey's end

And when they lay me down
When I die

To rest in my Earthly grave
To be buried in the ground

Navigate that big sky wave
Trajectory into the afterlife

But in the meantime I, I got my duty
For now, I have a duty to fulfill while on my journey

In the meantime in between time I, I got to do this
During my time on this journey, I must make the most of it

I got my.. I got my, I got my duty. I got my duty I know!
I have a purpose to fulfill on my journey, and I will fulfill it with determination and certainty

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: NORMAN COOK, LATEEF DAUMONT

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