band members are:
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band members are:
R. Ward - Guitar & Vocals
D. Matthews - Glockenspiel, Keys, & Vocals
S. Stein - Accordiona, Keys, & Vocals
J. Young - Violin
M. Epstein - Bass
D. Barman - Percussion
Traveling
Food Will Win the War Lyrics
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Brief conversations and glances and all just to try
And you want the door to let you in
Over the last time I saw you she couldn't begin
Traveling
Naked with Emily
She knows the enemy
Traveling
Can lead to such awkwardness
Traveling
But we can get over this
Leaving the place that we came from and leaving it dry
Over and under and breaking a way to the sky
And you want the door to let you in
Over the last time I saw you she couldn't begin
Traveling
Naked with Emily
Traveling
She knows the enemy
Traveling
Can lead to such awkwardness
Traveling
But we can get over this
You lost the way to find the door
Traveling
Naked with Emily
Traveling
She knows the enemy
Traveling
Can lead to such awkwardness
Traveling
But we can get over this
The song "Traveling" by Food Will Win The War is a poetic reflection on the ups and downs of relationships. The lyrics suggest that the singer has been traveling frequently, perhaps to escape the realities of everyday life, and during these travels, they have been reflecting on their past and current relationships. The phrase "casting away nearly daily" suggests a sense of being adrift, or perhaps even deliberately avoiding commitment. However, there is also a sense of longing and vulnerability, as seen in the statement "And you want the door to let you in."
The second verse suggests that the singer is leaving behind something, possibly a relationship or a place, and that this departure has been difficult. The phrase "breaking a way to the sky" could be interpreted as a metaphor for striving towards something greater, but it is also possible that the singer is simply trying to escape from something negative. Again, there is a sense of longing and uncertainty, as seen in the repetition of the line "And you want the door to let you in."
Overall, the song's tone is somewhat melancholy and introspective, but there is a glimmer of hope in the repeated refrain "But we can get over this." The mention of a woman named Emily adds a personal touch to the lyrics, but it is not clear whether Emily is a real person or simply a character in the singer's musings.
Line by Line Meaning
Casting away nearly daily I thought about why
Spending every day feeling lost and confused, questioning the reasons why
Brief conversations and glances and all just to try
Attempting to connect through small talk and fleeting looks
And you want the door to let you in
Desiring acceptance and entry into someone's life
Over the last time I saw you she couldn't begin
Struggling to start a conversation after a long absence
Traveling
Going on a journey
Naked with Emily
Being open and vulnerable with another person
She knows the enemy
Recognizing the struggles and obstacles in life
Can lead to such awkwardness
Can result in uncomfortable and difficult situations
But we can get over this
We can overcome these challenges and grow stronger
Leaving the place that we came from and leaving it dry
Exiting a situation or location without any emotional fulfillment
Over and under and breaking a way to the sky
Pushing through difficulties and obstacles to reach new heights
You lost the way to find the door
Feeling lost and unsure of how to proceed
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: WILLIAM ADAMS, HANS FLORIAN ZIMMER
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Raymond Yee
Funny funny but what about after the War when post War Germany and Japan needed food too?
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