Troubadour
Justin Hayward / Moody Blues Lyrics
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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
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
The song "Troubadour" by Justin Hayward speaks of the call to live a life that is free and full of love. The singer narrates his journey from childhood when he first heard the call to live a life full of adventure and love. He took up a gypsy lifestyle in the "city of love" and walked with the troubadours, who are traveling poets, musicians, and performers who entertained people in medieval times. He describes being thrilled by a voice singing in the garden of paradise, which left him with chills. He dreams of a land far away, peaceful and free, waiting for him over the sea.
The singer invites someone to take his hand, and he will lead them to this paradise. They will walk together in the morning, and as time goes by, love will wash them clean. They will become heroes and fly on the breeze, love with the lovers of the world, and be free. The singer believes that music is born in the dark of the mystic night, in the hands of the troubadour, the piper of dawn. Their music is heard from foreign shores, over the sea, in the land they dream about, peaceful and free, waiting for them.
Line by Line Meaning
I was only a little boy when I heard the call
At a young age, I felt a strong urge to pursue a certain path in life.
Like a voice in the wilderness, that calls to us all
This urge felt like a distant but persistent call from an unknown source.
So I took to the gypsy life, in the city of love
I chose to live a free-spirited and unconventional life in a place known for romance and beauty.
And I walked with the troubadours
I associated myself with musicians and poets who shared my passion for artistic expression.
And flew with the doves, in the city of love
I felt a sense of freedom and joy as I explored the city's many wonders.
In the garden of paradise, I heard a voice sing
At a special moment, I heard a beautiful voice that filled me with wonder and awe.
I can still feel the thrill of it, the chills it would bring
To this day, I treasure the memory of that magical moment and how it moved me deeply.
Far away in the western sky, over the sea
My heart longs for a distant and mysterious place that beckons to my soul.
There's a land that we dream about
This is a mythical place that represents our deepest hopes and desires.
Peaceful and free, waiting for me
I believe that this place embodies the kind of life I truly seek, full of peace and liberty.
Hold my hand, let me take you there
I invite you to join me in this quest for a better life and a higher purpose.
Let's go walking in the morning
Let's start this journey together with optimism and joy.
As time goes by, love will wash us clean
As we face the challenges and trials of life, love will be our source of strength and healing.
Let love bring to us our freedom
We need to nurture a deep love and respect for ourselves and others in order to achieve true freedom.
And we will sing of the heroes
Through our art and actions, we can celebrate the courage and goodness of those who inspire us.
And fly on the breeze
Like birds soaring on the wind, we can experience a sense of liberation and joy in our pursuits.
Love with the lovers of the world
Let us embrace our fellow humans with warmth and compassion, regardless of our differences.
Oh! Oh! Oh! We'll be free
Ultimately, freedom is a state of mind and heart that we can achieve through love, art, and community.
Lyrics Β© Fintage House Publishing
Written by: JUSTIN HAYWARD
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olderbudnoweiser
Thank you for this! The Moodies eased my passage through some very tough years.... This is like catching one I missed, and so well done! Thank you!
Ananias Andrada
He is one of my idols. Very talented and creative musician. His musical work stands as one of the greatest in the history of rockΒ΄n roll.
moodblue81
What a beautiful tribute to Justin Hayward.Β Thanks, Lisa.Β He would be proud!Β What a career he is still having!Β
Monte Carlo'77'
Moody Blues!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bob Cunha
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
Matt Dwyer
Isn't this amazing?
Rosemary Scott
Yes I've noticed how every one of Justin's songs is different. He is a songwriting genius!
coconut grove
In the beginning of their quest to be a band they were really good, as time has passed (50 years) their talent has grown tremendously, their bodies filled out as men (drop over gorgeous) and fan base has grown to uncountable. What a ride!
Rosemary Scott
I love this song, love the CD, I've always loved Justin in this brown jacket!
Dave Sigsworth
The Moody Blues are my favorite group of all time I never get tired listening to their music.