In 1966, he won several awards, including an Academy Award for Best Actor, and Best Actor BAFTA and the Best Actor Golden Globe, for his dual roles in Cat Ballou.
Wandering Star
Lee Marvin Lyrics
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I was born under a wand'rin' star.
Wheels are made for rollin'
Mules are made to pack.
I never seen a sight
That didn't look better lookin' back.
Mud can make you pris'ner
And the plains can make you dry.
Snow can burn your eyes
But only people make you cry.
Home is made for comin' from
For dreams of goin' to
Which
With any luck will never come true.
I was born under a wand'rin' star.
I was born under a wand'rin' star.
Do I know where hell is?
Hell is in hello.
Heaven is "Good-bye forever.
It's time for me to go."
I was born under a wand'rin' star
A wand'rin'
Wand'rin' star.
Mud can make you pris'ner
And the plains can make you dry.
Snow can burn your eyes
But only people make you cry.
Home is made for comin' from
For dreams of goin' to
Which
With any luck will never come true.
I was born under a wand'rin' star.
I was born under a wand'rin' star.
When I get to heaven
Tie me to a tree
Or I'll begin to roam
And soon you know where I will be.
I was born under a wand'rin' star
A wand'rin'
Wand'rin' star.
The song "Wandering Star" by Lee Marvin has themes of freedom, independence, and restlessness. The opening line "I was born under a wandering star" suggests that the perceived restlessness of the singer has been innate from birth. The verses go on to describe various aspects of the singer's life on the move, including the idea that no matter where they go, the view is always better in retrospect. The refrain returns to the idea of the singer being "born under a wandering star," reinforcing the idea that their wanderlust is an innate part of their being.
The song then moves on to explore the idea of what holds people back - the "mud" of fixed places or ways of life, and the "dry" and monotonous plains that might surround them. The verse about home being made for "coming from" suggests that the singer sees home as a past, to be left behind, rather than a future destination. The humorous lines "which / with any luck will never come true" also suggest that the singer doesn't see themselves settling down anytime soon.
Line by Line Meaning
I was born under a wand'rin' star.
I have always lived a life of constant movement and travel, never staying in one place for too long.
Wheels are made for rollin'
Vehicles are designed for the purpose of traveling and exploring, and I have certainly taken advantage of that fact in my life.
Mules are made to pack.
Just as these animals are built for carrying heavy loads, I also feel like my purpose is to constantly move and carry my own weight with me.
I never seen a sight
That didn't look better lookin' back.
No matter where I go or what I see, I always have the tendency to look back on it with rose-colored glasses and appreciate it more in memory.
Mud can make you pris'ner
And the plains can make you dry.
Snow can burn your eyes
But only people make you cry.
While nature can have its own challenges, such as making you feel trapped or drying you out, it ultimately cannot hurt you in the same way that people can through their actions and words.
Home is made for comin' from
For dreams of goin' to
Which
With any luck will never come true.
The idea of home is not always about staying in one place, but rather leaving it and dreaming of new destinations. However, there is always the possibility that those dreams will never come to fruition.
Do I know where hell is?
Hell is in hello.
Heaven is "Good-bye forever.
It's time for me to go."
Sometimes the hardest part of constantly wandering is saying goodbye, as each hello is a reminder of all the goodbyes that have come before. True peace and freedom can only come from leaving it all behind completely.
When I get to heaven
Tie me to a tree
Or I'll begin to roam
And soon you know where I will be.
Even in an afterlife where there are no more physical limitations, I will still feel the urge to wander and explore unless I am tethered down in some way.
A wand'rin'
Wand'rin' star.
I will always be a traveler at heart, guided only by the light of a wandering star.
Contributed by Julian S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@MrSuede79
My dad passed during the first wave of corona in Spain. It hit us hard. There was no funeral, nor we could not see the body. No people in the cementery. I humbled this song as I walked behind his closed casket as it was his favourite song. Miss you dad
@DavidGriffin-kp9me
He hears you
@Sunshine-zm1fx
I'm so sorry for your loss.
@yvonnewratten5855
Yes .i am really sorry .that was very hard .
@dabellbiene8582
Kult😊😅
@joebauers3746
Have you guys held your government responsible yet? If not, why?
@raymondsommerfeldt2817
Awesome movie, timeless song. I'm 70 and still wanderin'
@pamelajordan2890
72 👍🏻
@fw190d100
74
@madambutterfly7513
They just don't make em like Lee Marvin anymore!! A man worth his salt, a WWII hero, a man with integrity, ruggedness, handsome, but most of all, a REAL man!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ R I P Lee Marvin