The Traveler
Guru & Donald Byrd Lyrics

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Somethin' to motivate to
Somethin' to motivate you
The more travelin' I do
The more wise I become
I'm the traveler I go place to place
They see my face then I'm gone
I'm the traveler I go place to place
They see my face then I'm gone

Yes the traveler always on the move (keep it movin' baby)
Makin' power moves devourin' the grooves
Goin' city to city with the illest force (aiyyo)
Spannin' the glove like Wild World of Sports
I go to Japan, with plans to slam (aight)
I go to Spain and England, with knowledge to bring them
(crazy knowledge) I go to Holland, and then to Germany
You better learn to see I'll be here for eternity (a long time)
I go to Switzerland and travel to Sweden
And give the real heads jewels that they needin' (droppin' jewels)
I go to Italy and also to France
With the chance to enhance the dance (c'mon)
I tore up mad spots doin' shows all over
I wreck the stage, with East coast flavor (East coast)
But I go out West too, and build with my peoples (true)
Some can't conceive how I do what I do
I'm the traveler, I go place to place
They see my face, then I'm gone
I'm the traveler, I go place to place
They see my face, then I'm gone
I'm the traveler, I go place to place
They see my face, then I'm gone
I'm the traveler, I go place to place
They see my face, then I'm gone
Around the world and back yo, the steelo is fat yo (huge)
From blocks to continents, with mad impact (SMASH)
I got it like that, ringin' bells in the street
Midwest to Down South, I turn it out, kapeesh? (you understand?)
Wherever I go, they give it up (uh-huh)
They want to see me on the stage when I rip it up (rip it up)
Uptown, downtown, Crooklyn, Queens, Strong Island
Bronx, Shaolin, New Jersey, the brothers know I'm worthy (right)
Got to get the dough, got to run the show
My mental pops the topics when it's time to flow (word)
With expertise, I release more techniques than twelve hundred
Style's more than a hundred (mad styles) yes I run it
More game than a little, MC's dribble from the mouth when I hit
(uh-huh) The fuse is lit, makin your whole crew split
No myth (word), yeah
I'm whippin evil everywhere, ratification severely severe
(aight) So clearly you hear
Original aspects unlimited, significant thoughts
That make me different than (different than)
Most men who play the edge too close
And while they fall, I fill halls coast to coast (everywhere)
The dressing rooms I roam in is the scent of blessings (boom)
Soon as we rockets to the next spot to wreck em
I put the pure in the store, I got the cure (c'mon)
Like a doc-tor, switchin' from planes, to helicopters
MC's with your fake scowls, you smell foul, so I drop ya
(you stink) And then I walked away with your propers (allathat)
Of course I had stop ya
See now you lost your spot ta...the traveler

Makin' it right

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "The Traveler" by Guru & Donald Byrd is about an artist who travels around the world to perform and share his wisdom with different audiences. The song portrays the life of a traveler who is always on the move, leaving his mark on different cultures and connecting with people from different backgrounds to leave a positive impact. The artist gains more insight, knowledge, and wisdom through his travels, helping him become more intelligent and improve his craft as an artist.

The chorus reinforces the traveler's life on the go, always showing up in new places and then moving on to the next. The verses describe the traveler's journey to different countries such as Japan, Spain, England, Holland, Germany, Switzerland, Sweden, Italy, and France, where he shares his knowledge and skills with the locals. The traveler becomes an ambassador of sorts, using his abilities to unite people through music, promoting peace and understanding. He gains power and influence, making moves, devouring grooves, and enhancing dance.

Overall, "The Traveler" carries an uplifting message about finding inspiration and growth through travel and sharing knowledge with others. The lyrics celebrate the life of a wanderer who embraces new cultures and experiences, making a positive impact wherever he goes.

Line by Line Meaning

Somethin' to motivate to
Something to provide motivation

Somethin' to motivate you
Something to provide motivation for the listener

The more travelin' I do
As I travel more

The more wise I become
I gain more wisdom

I'm the traveler I go place to place
I am constantly moving from one place to another

They see my face then I'm gone
People see me briefly and then I leave

Yes the traveler always on the move (keep it movin' baby)
I am always on the move

Makin' power moves devourin' the grooves
Making impactful and impressive moves with my music

Goin' city to city with the illest force (aiyyo)
Traveling from city to city with great power and force

Spannin' the glove like Wild World of Sports
Traveling around the world like a sports show and experiencing different cultures

I go to Japan, with plans to slam (aight)
I go to Japan with the intention of performing well

I go to Spain and England, with knowledge to bring them
I travel to Spain and England with valuable knowledge to share

(crazy knowledge) I go to Holland, and then to Germany
I travel to Holland and Germany with unique and exceptional knowledge

You better learn to see I'll be here for eternity (a long time)
I will be around forever

I go to Switzerland and travel to Sweden
I travel to Switzerland and Sweden

And give the real heads jewels that they needin' (droppin' jewels)
I provide valuable information to those who need it

I go to Italy and also to France
I go to Italy and France

With the chance to enhance the dance (c'mon)
With the opportunity to improve the music and dance scene

I tore up mad spots doin' shows all over
I performed exceptionally well at several different shows

I wreck the stage, with East coast flavor (East coast)
I bring my unique East coast style to my performances

But I go out West too, and build with my peoples (true)
I also travel to the West coast and connect with my people there

Some can't conceive how I do what I do
Some people struggle to understand how I am able to accomplish what I do

Around the world and back yo, the steelo is fat yo (huge)
I have a huge amount of swagger, traveling around the world and back

From blocks to continents, with mad impact (SMASH)
Having a large impact, both locally and globally

I got it like that, ringin' bells in the street
People recognize and appreciate my skills and talent

Midwest to Down South, I turn it out, kapeesh? (you understand?)
I am successful and impressive in the Midwest and Southern regions

Wherever I go, they give it up (uh-huh)
People show support and appreciation wherever I perform

They want to see me on the stage when I rip it up (rip it up)
Audiences want to see me perform exceptionally well

Uptown, downtown, Crooklyn, Queens, Strong Island
A reference to various locations in New York City

Bronx, Shaolin, New Jersey, the brothers know I'm worthy (right)
People from different areas know that I am talented and deserving of respect

Got to get the dough, got to run the show
I need to make money and have control over my career

My mental pops the topics when it's time to flow (word)
My mind is able to generate creative ideas and content when I need it

With expertise, I release more techniques than twelve hundred
I have an expert level of skill and have created many different techniques and styles

Style's more than a hundred (mad styles) yes I run it
I have many unique and impressive styles that make me stand out

More game than a little, MC's dribble from the mouth when I hit (uh-huh)
I have a lot of skill and talent, leaving other rappers speechless

The fuse is lit, makin your whole crew split
I am explosive and talented, making others look bad in comparison

No myth (word), yeah
It's not just talk, it's true

I'm whippin evil everywhere, ratification severely severe (aight)
I am making a significant impact and defeating evil wherever I go

So clearly you hear
It's obvious and clear to everyone who hears it

Original aspects unlimited, significant thoughts
I have unique and important ideas and perspectives

That make me different than (different than)
My unique qualities set me apart from others

Most men who play the edge too close
Most people who take risks are not as successful as I am

And while they fall, I fill halls coast to coast (everywhere)
While others fail, I am successful all over the country

The dressing rooms I roam in is the scent of blessings (boom)
My success and talent bring positive energy and blessings

Soon as we rockets to the next spot to wreck em
As soon as we arrive at our next destination, we start performing

I put the pure in the store, I got the cure (c'mon)
I bring a high level of quality and talent to the music industry

Like a doc-tor, switchin' from planes, to helicopters
I am able to travel quickly and effectively, like a doctor moving between modes of transportation

MC's with your fake scowls, you smell foul, so I drop ya (you stink)
Other rappers with fake attitudes and bad smells are not as impressive as I am

(allathat) Of course I had stop ya
I had to stop those other rappers

See now you lost your spot ta...the traveler
I have taken their place as the most impressive and successful rapper

Makin' it right
Making things right and succeeding in my career

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC., Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DONALD BYRD, KEITH ELAM

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