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Wherever I May Roam
Jon Pardi Lyrics
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And the road becomes my bride
I've stripped of all but pride
So in her I do confide
And she keeps me satisfied
Gives me all I need
And with dust in throat I crave
To the game you stay a slave
Rover wanderer, nomad vagabond
Call me what you will
But I'll take my time anywhere
Free to speak my mind anywhere
And I'll redefine anywhere
Anywhere I roam
Where I hang my head is home, that's right
(And the Earth becomes my throne)
And the Earth becomes my throne
I adapt to the unknown
Under wandering stars I've grown
By myself but not alone
And I ask no one
And my ties are severed clean
The less I have, the more I gain
Off the beaten path I reign
Rover wanderer, nomad vagabond
Call me what you will, yeah
But I'll take my time anywhere
Free to speak my mind anywhere
And I'll never mind anywhere
Anywhere I roam
Where I hang my head is home, yeah, yeah
But I'll take my time anywhere
I'm free to speak my mind
And I'll take my find anywhere
Anywhere I roam
Where I hang my head is home, alright
But I'll take my time anywhere
I'm free to speak my mind anywhere
And I'll redefine anywhere
Anywhere I roam
Where I lay my head is home
Carved upon my stone
My body lies, but still I roam, yeah, yeah
Wherever I may roam
Wherever I may roam
Wherever I may roam
Wherever I may wander, (wherever), wander, (wherever)
Wherever I may roam
Wherever I may roam (yeah)
The lyrics of Jon Pardi's song "Wherever I May Roam" depict the life of a nomad, a wandering individual who has made the road his bride and the earth his throne. The singer has stripped himself of everything except for his pride and finds all he needs in the road. He has no ties to anyone or anything and feels free to wander wherever he pleases. He does not seek material possessions, but only knowledge, which he can gain by experiencing new things on his travels.
The singer calls himself a "rover wanderer, nomad vagabond," and claims that he is not a slave to the game. He feels free to speak his mind and redefine himself wherever he may roam. For him, home is not a physical place but a state of mind. He adapts to the unknown, grows under wandering stars, and although he is by himself, he is not alone.
The song can be interpreted as a celebration of the freedom and independence that come with a nomadic lifestyle. It speaks to the wanderlust inside us all, the desire to break free of societal norms and expectations and explore the world on our own terms. The lyrics encourage us to embrace the unknown, let go of our ties to material possessions, and redefine ourselves wherever we go.
Line by Line Meaning
(And the road becomes my bride)
The road is my companion and I trust her completely, having given up everything except for my self-respect.
And with dust in throat I crave
Despite the difficulties I face on the road, I yearn for new experiences and knowledge.
Only knowledge will I save
I don't need material possessions, only the knowledge and wisdom I gain from my travels.
To the game you stay a slave
Those who stay put and follow the rules are not truly free, but rather controlled by the game of society.
Rover wanderer, nomad vagabond
These are the titles I embrace as a traveler, content with living without the constraints of traditional society.
But I'll take my time anywhere
I have the freedom to go wherever I please and to do so at my own pace.
Free to speak my mind anywhere
Without the weight of societal expectations, I am free to express myself openly and honestly.
And I'll redefine anywhere
I constantly redefine and shape my own identity in new and unfamiliar places.
(And the Earth becomes my throne)
I am in awe of the natural world around me and I adapt to its ever-changing landscape.
Under wandering stars I've grown
The stars above guide me and give me a sense of purpose and direction as I explore the unknown.
By myself but not alone
Although I may be traveling solo, I am never truly alone as nature and adventure surround me.
And my ties are severed clean
I have broken all my ties to convention and society in order to pursue my personal truth and freedom.
The less I have, the more I gain
Material possessions are not important, and by having less I am able to gain more in terms of experiences and growth.
Off the beaten path I reign
I am a free spirit who chooses to explore places that are often overlooked by the masses.
Where I hang my head is home, that's right
Home is wherever I am at the moment, and I am content with the journey and the experiences it brings.
Wherever I may wander, (wherever), wander, (wherever)
I am constantly exploring and moving, content with the unpredictability and surprises that life and the road bring.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: James Alan Hetfield, Lars Ulrich
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@flaviops96
Hay niveles entre un trabajo con talento y otro que se llena de narcisismo. 🤘🏼😎
¡Excelente cover!
@mauricio8439
Me quitó el sombrero! Enorme lo que hicieron! Desde la Ciudad de México 🇲🇽
@Alexis368
Una muy bien lograda reinterpretación con elementos del metal y del country. Buen cover.
@victorllorente975
No como la de j balvin
@82347stroker
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@CardEwe1801
Otro cover que vale completamente la pena del blacklist, felicidades hombre, hiciste un gran trabajo
@ATLeft
The violins and the banjos give this a new vibe. I really love that. 💕
@ericburtonoficial1620
Es como si Apocalyptica se hubiera fusionado con Johnny Cash, el mejor cover de esta canción sin duda.
@israelsalas1357
Este cover si esta chido!
@edygarcia679
es el unico cover* en este homenaje