Travel As Equals
Joseph Arthur Lyrics


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In the dark of grave yard chatter
In the light of freedoms call
In the heat of any matter
We travel as equals or not at all

Bloom disgust and class divide
I saw it written on the wall
The only way we can survive
We travel as equals or not at all

You can't be in greater comfort
As my pain prevents your fall
The truth will come and tell us brother
We travel as equals or not at all
Rob from always on the run is so bad and copy paste is a sin
And when we get to where we're going
Past the divide past the stall
Past the wind that's always blowing
Travel as equals or not at all

In your way(?), you found a way free
In your way, you found a way, follow me
Give it up, give it up
Give it up to your destiny
In your way, you found a way free

And you might have a greater income
Or you might be dumb and dull
But either way I won't leave you
Travel as equals or not at all

So help me too in my slumber
If I'm blind in madness hall
If I'm deaf amongst the thunder
Travel as equals or not at all

Lift the way forget the ransom
Free the chain and kick the ball
Let our love take us higher
Travel as equals or not at all

And down the road and through the sky
And on the tracks, hear the gull
Fly above us, without worry
Travel as equals or not at all

I hope your road takes you homeward
And may you always outrun the law
If I'm with you we will always
Travel as equals or not at all

Yes if I'm with you we will always
Travel as equals or not at all
Yes if I'm with you we will always
Travel as equals or not at all

In your way(?), you found a way free
In your way, you found a way, follow me
Give it up, give it up
Give it up to your destiny
In your way, you found a way free

In the dark of grave yard chatter
In the light of freedoms call
In the heat of any matter
We travel as equals or not at all

Bloom disgust and class divide
I saw it written on the wall
The only way we can survive
We travel as equals or not at all

The only way we can survive
We travel as equals or not at all
The only way we can survive
We travel as equals or not at all
Rob from always on the run is so bad and copy paste is a sin
In your way(?), you found a way free
In your way, you found a way, follow me
Give it up, give it up
Give it up to your destiny
In your way, you found a way free




In your way, you found a way free
In your way, you found a way free

Overall Meaning

The song "Travel as Equals" by Joseph Arthur is a powerful anthem about unity and equality. The opening lines set the tone for the rest of the song: "In the dark of graveyard chatter, in the light of freedom's call, in the heat of any matter, we travel as equals or not at all." These lines suggest that our common humanity unites us, and if we don't recognize and respect that unity, we are destined to fail.


Throughout the song, Arthur talks about the various ways in which people are divided - by class, income, intelligence, ability, and more. He acknowledges that these things exist, but he suggests that they should not be the things that define us or limit us. The chorus repeats the idea that "we travel as equals or not at all," emphasizing that true progress and change can only come when we recognize and embrace our shared humanity.


At the heart of the song is a message of hope and love. Arthur sings about lifting each other up, forgetting past wrongs, and freeing ourselves from the chains of hatred and division. The song is a call to action, urging listeners to come together in the face of adversity and be the change they wish to see in the world.


Line by Line Meaning

In the dark of grave yard chatter
Even in the most bleak moments, we must remember that we are all equal.


In the light of freedoms call
Freedom is a beacon that illuminates our path, but it is up to us to move forward as equals.


In the heat of any matter
It is easy to lose sight of equality when conflicts arise, but we must work even harder to uphold it in every circumstance.


We travel as equals or not at all
Equality is the only way forward. We must all be in this together or not at all.


Bloom disgust and class divide
Discrimination and prejudice are widespread, and we must fight against them to achieve true equality.


I saw it written on the wall
The signs of inequality are all around us, but we must not let them defeat us.


The only way we can survive
Equality is not a luxury or a preference, but a necessary component of our survival as a society.


You can't be in greater comfort
True equality means that we will all have to give up some of our privileges and comforts to ensure that everyone is on a level playing field.


As my pain prevents your fall
We must support each other, even if it means sacrificing our own well-being.


The truth will come and tell us brother
The truth of our shared humanity will always prevail, and it is up to us to heed its call.


Rob from always on the run is so bad and copy paste is a sin
We cannot take shortcuts to achieving equality. We must put in the hard work and fight against those who seek to exploit or cheat the system.


And when we get to where we're going
The journey towards equality is ongoing and never-ending.


Past the divide past the stall
We must overcome the obstacles that prevent us from achieving equality, whether they be physical, social, or psychological.


Past the wind that's always blowing
We must weather the storms of life and persevere, always maintaining our commitment to equality.


Travel as equals or not at all
Once again, equality is the only way forward. We must all be in this together or not at all.


In your way(?), you found a way free
Individuals have the power to create their own paths to freedom and equality, even when faced with adversity.


In your way, you found a way, follow me
We must lead by example and inspire others to follow our lead towards a more equal society.


Give it up, give it up
We must be willing to sacrifice our own comforts and privileges for the greater good.


Give it up to your destiny
Our destiny as a society is to achieve true equality, and we must all work together to make it a reality.


And you might have a greater income
Income inequality is a major obstacle to achieving true equality, but it is something we must address head-on.


Or you might be dumb and dull
Our intelligence or talents do not determine our worth or our right to equality.


But either way I won't leave you
We must stand by each other and support one another, regardless of our differences.


So help me too in my slumber
Even when we are not actively working towards equality, we must still support it in our hearts and minds.


If I'm blind in madness hall
Even when we are faced with difficult circumstances, we must not lose sight of our commitment to equality.


If I'm deaf amongst the thunder
Even when we are beset by confusion or conflict, we must listen to the voice of reason and work towards a more equal society.


Lift the way forget the ransom
We must rise above the petty distractions and obstacles that prevent us from achieving true equality.


Free the chain and kick the ball
We must break the chains of oppression and move forward, always striving for greater freedom and equality.


Let our love take us higher
Love and compassion are the keys to achieving true equality, and we must let them guide us on our journey.


And down the road and through the sky
Our journey towards equality will take us to new and unexpected places, and we must be prepared to adapt and evolve.


And on the tracks, hear the gull
We must keep our ears open and be alert to the signs of inequality around us in order to overcome them.


Fly above us, without worry
We must let go of our fears and doubts and trust that we will achieve true equality if we work together towards that goal.


I hope your road takes you homeward
We all want to feel at home in the world, and true equality is the key to achieving that sense of belonging.


And may you always outrun the law
The laws and institutions of society do not always reflect our values, and we must be willing to challenge them in pursuit of greater equality.


If I'm with you we will always
We must stand together and support each other on our journey towards greater equality.


Travel as equals or not at all
Equality is the only way forward. We must all be in this together or not at all.




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Comments from YouTube:

Matthew Trayling

I actually believe this to be one of the best songs ever written. Bloody brilliant.

zeny

I wholeheartedly agree

George Almond

As a child of the 60's, when the social conscience of popular music was at its zenith, I have been waiting a long time for a song as powerful as this to emerge again.

Al E

this is one of the most underrated songs going.. for me anyway, it's on a par with Hotel California and Horse with No Name. Just beautiful.

larrychapin

This song is so timely, captuing the 99%. This video needs to go viral!

Buzz Goodrich

Irt's even more timely 8 years later.....

Angie Anderson

Joseph Arthur, you are simply amazing. Your words and music touch my soul.and make me feel at peace. I just recently discovered your music and it is my goal to slowly but surely buy a copy of all of your cd's. Love, love, love your music!!!

aranzaIQ

Great song, Great Video, Great Job, Great Artist... Thanks Joseph... you're amazing!!!

Al E

this version is 100x better than the live version on Letterman. proper gritty, bluesy, rock.

Vital Mezery

REALLY loved the song. And the production.

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