Traveling
Food Will Win the War Lyrics


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Casting away nearly daily I thought about why
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
Traveling
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

Overall Meaning

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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Comments from YouTube:

Raymond Yee

Funny funny but what about after the War when post War Germany and Japan needed food too?

A Forever Disney fan

Wait what Disney 🤣🤣

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