Troubadour
Hayward Justin Lyrics


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I was only a little boy when I heard the call
Like a voice in the wilderness, that calls to us all
So I took to the gypsy life, in the city of love
And I walked with the troubadours
And flew with the doves, in the city of love

In the garden of paradise, I heard a voice sing
I can still feel the thrill of it, the chills it would bring
Far away in the western sky, over the sea
There's a land that we dream about
Peaceful and free, waiting for me

Hold my hand, let me take you there
Let's go walking in the morning
As time goes by, love will wash us clean
Let love bring to us our freedom

And we will sing of the heroes
And fly on the breeze
Love with the lovers of the world
Oh! Oh! Oh! We'll be free

In the dark of the mystic night, music is born
In the hands of the troubadour, the piper of dawn
And it's heard on a foreign shore, over the sea
In the land that we dream about
Peaceful and free, waiting for me

Hold my hand, let me take you there
Let's go walking in the morning
As time goes by, love will wash us clean
Let love bring to us our freedom

And we will sing of the heroes
And fly on the breeze
Love with the lovers of the world
Oh! Oh! Oh! We'll be free

Hold my hand, let me take you there
Let's go walking in the morning
As time goes by, love will wash us clean
Let love bring to us our freedom

And we will sing of the heroes
And fly on the breeze
Love with the lovers of the world
Oh! Oh! Oh! We'll be free





We'll be free

Overall Meaning

The song "Troubadour" by Justin Hayward is a tribute to the power of music and the desire for freedom. The singer recalls how, as a young boy, he heard a call to adventure and took to the gypsy life, walking with the troubadours and flying with the doves in the city of love. He describes hearing a voice sing in the garden of paradise and feeling the chills it would bring. Even though the land he dreams about is far away, in the western sky over the sea, he knows it is peaceful and free and waiting for him. The singer invites a companion to join him on this journey towards freedom and sings of the power of love to bring about this transformation.


The lyrics of "Troubadour" suggest that music is a universal language that can transcend borders and connect people across time and space. The troubadours and the piper of dawn are the ones who create this music and spread it across the world. The fact that the singer speaks of hearing this music on a foreign shore over the sea implies that it is not just his own culture's music that is celebrated, but a broader range of sounds and styles. The chorus, with its repeated lines about singing of heroes and flying on the breeze, is a call to action for all those who yearn to be free. The melody of the song has a dreamy quality that reinforces the message of hope and possibility in the lyrics.


Line by Line Meaning

I was only a little boy when I heard the call
At a young age, I felt drawn to follow an inner voice, urging me to pursue my passions.


Like a voice in the wilderness, that calls to us all
This calling was like a guiding force, beckoning me towards what was meant for me.


So I took to the gypsy life, in the city of love
I decided to embrace a wandering lifestyle, in pursuit of love, inspiration, and adventure.


And I walked with the troubadours
Through my travels, I met and shared experiences with fellow poets and artists, who inspired my craft.


And flew with the doves, in the city of love
I found that love was a universal language, connecting us all, as I journeyed through the romantic city of Paris.


In the garden of paradise, I heard a voice sing
I experienced a profound moment of beauty and transcendence, as I listened to a heavenly voice in an idyllic setting.


I can still feel the thrill of it, the chills it would bring
The memory of this ecstatic moment still resonates within me, reminding me of the transformative power of music.


Far away in the western sky, over the sea
My heart yearns for a distant land of promise, where I can find true freedom and fulfillment.


There's a land that we dream about
This idealized place represents a symbol of our aspirations and the potential for a better world.


Peaceful and free, waiting for me
In this utopian realm, there is no conflict or oppression, and individuals are free to pursue their passions.


Hold my hand, let me take you there
I invite others to join me on this journey towards a better future, where we can share in the joys of life together.


Let's go walking in the morning
We can begin this journey at any time, and every new day offers a fresh start and new possibilities.


As time goes by, love will wash us clean
With the passage of time, we can let go of our fears and hurts, and allow love to heal and nourish us.


Let love bring to us our freedom
By embracing love and compassion, we can break free from the chains of our past and find true liberation.


And we will sing of the heroes
We will honor and celebrate those who have fought for justice, freedom, and progress throughout history.


And fly on the breeze
Just as the wind carries us towards new adventures, we can soar towards our highest ideals and aspirations.


Love with the lovers of the world
We can connect with and learn from people of all backgrounds and cultures, sharing the common bond of love.


Oh! Oh! Oh! We'll be free
Through our shared journey, we can find the ultimate freedom that comes from living a life filled with love, meaning, and purpose.




Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Fintage House Publishing
Written by: JUSTIN HAYWARD

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great album. justin dosen't get enough credit as a guitarist. anyone ever notice how all of his million songs are all unique. they all sound different

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