The Wanderer
John Powell; Harry Gregson-Williams Lyrics


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Oh well I'm the type of guy who will never settle down
Where pretty girls are well, you know that I'm around
I kiss 'em and I love 'em 'cause to me they're all the same
I hug 'em and I squeeze 'em they don't even know my name
They call me the wanderer, yeah the wanderer
I roam around around around

Oh well there's Flo on my left and there's Mary on my right
And Janie is the girl with that I'll be with tonight
And when she asks me which one I love the best
I tear open my shirt I got Rosie on my chest
'Cause I'm the wanderer yeah the wanderer
I roam around around around

Oh well I roam from town to town
I go through life without a care
'Til I'm as happy as a clown
With my two fists of iron and I'm going nowhere

I'm the type of guy that likes to roam around
I'm never in one place I roam from town to town
And when I find myself a-fallin' for some girl, yeah
I hop right into that car of mine and ride around the world
Yeah I'm the wanderer, yeah the wanderer
I roam around around around, let's go

Oh yeah I'm the type of guy that likes to roam around
I'm never in one place I roam from town to town
And when I find myself a-fallin' for some girl
I hop right into that car of mine and ride around the world
'Cause I'm a wanderer, yeah a wanderer
I roam around around around, around, around




'Cause I'm a wanderer, yeah a wanderer
I roam around around around, aroundm around

Overall Meaning

"The Wanderer" is a song that speaks about a man who is always on the move and never settles down. It speaks about a man who never ties himself to anything because he likes experiencing all different types of women. The singer is a man who remains so detached and aloof throughout his journey that he is known to all as "The Wanderer." He speaks about his lifestyle around different parts of the world, never staying in one place for too long, going from town to town, and never having a care in the world.


The lyrics of "The Wanderer" embody the sense of freedom and detachment that many people crave. It represents the idea of individualism and highlights the importance of independence in a person's life. The singer's lifestyle is something that many people dream of, with no commitments or ties, just exploring and experiencing life. The song's underlying message is crystal clear, and it encourages people to live their lives to the fullest, without any restrictions or limitations.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh well I'm the type of guy who will never settle down
I am an individual who cannot stay at one place for too long


Where pretty girls are well, you know that I'm around
Whenever there are attractive women present, I am usually in close proximity.


I kiss 'em and I love 'em 'cause to me they're all the same
I show affection towards many women because to me, they are all equal


I hug 'em and I squeeze 'em they don't even know my name
I embrace and hold them tight, but they do not even recall my name


They call me the wanderer, yeah the wanderer
People have bestowed upon me the nickname 'The Wanderer'


I roam around around around
I move from one place to another, continuously and without rest


Oh well there's Flo on my left and there's Mary on my right
There are two women nearby, Flo and Mary, one on my left and one on my right


And Janie is the girl with that I'll be with tonight
Tonight, I plan to spend my time with Janie


And when she asks me which one I love the best
When Janie inquires about my feelings, asking who my favorite is


I tear open my shirt I got Rosie on my chest
I casually reveal that I have another woman, Rosie,


'Cause I'm the wanderer yeah the wanderer
Once again, I am the man who wanders and roams around


I roam around around around
Traveling from location to location, with no set destination


Oh well I roam from town to town
Continuously journeying from one location to another


I go through life without a care
I live my life without concern for the consequences of my actions


'Til I'm as happy as a clown
I continue on my path and enjoy life with happiness like a clown


With my two fists of iron and I'm going nowhere
I carry with me my strength and determination, but without a particular goal


I'm the type of guy that likes to roam around
I am an individual who enjoys the freedom of movement and travel


I'm never in one place I roam from town to town
I seldom remain stationary and instead journey from city to city


And when I find myself a-fallin' for some girl, yeah
If I happen to become attracted to a woman


I hop right into that car of mine and ride around the world
I promptly jump in my car and travel great distances to find or forget about the woman


Yeah I'm the wanderer, yeah the wanderer
Yes, I am indeed the wanderer


I roam around around around, let's go
I travel aimlessly, so let us continue our journey


Oh yeah I'm the type of guy that likes to roam around
Once again, I am an individual who enjoys traveling from place to place


I'm never in one place I roam from town to town
I do not remain in one single location and instead journey from city to city


And when I find myself a-fallin' for some girl
If I happen to become attracted to a woman


I hop right into that car of mine and ride around the world
I immediately jump in my vehicle and travel great distances, either to pursue or forget about the woman


'Cause I'm a wanderer, yeah a wanderer
I am a traveler, constantly moving and exploring new horizons


I roam around around around, around, around
I journey without rest, continuing to explore the world and all it has to offer


'Cause I'm a wanderer, yeah a wanderer
Indeed, I am a wanderer


I roam around around around, aroundm around
I journey ceaselessly, never settling in one place.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ernie Maresca

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