Ben Gerstein - trombone; Sam Hillmer - tenor saxophone
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Ben Gerstein - trombone; Sam Hillmer - tenor saxophone
(Since 1998)
Freely-improvised duets inspired by music, arts, letters, movements, spirits, vibes and nature from all over the world.
Wanderlust
M.o.t.H. Lyrics
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Looks like I went to town
Looks like the world revolves around me
Looks like it's falling down.
I thought I'd kicked the traces
I thought the wheels would spin
I thought I'd jumped the fence and bolted
I got my signals crossed.
It's overwhelming because
I'm all alone and I can't get back
Get back with my wanderlust.
I had to grab a suitcase
I had to change my clothes
I had to run the shower hot
Until the water froze
I brushed against confusion
I wanted time to grow
I want the sticks and stones not to throw me
Get back to what I know
I got my signals crossed.
It's overwhelming because
I'm all alone and I can't get back
Get back with my wanderlust.
I'm searching for a greatness
I smear it on my face
I want to bathe in grape must
Swim the length of the milky way
I want it to be brilliant
I want it to be sweet
I want to kiss the astronauts
When they salute to me me me me
I got my signals crossed.
It's overwhelming because
I'm all alone and I can't get back
Get back with my wanderlust.
I got my signals crossed.
It's overwhelming because
I'm all alone and I can't get back
Get back with my wanderlust.
The song Wanderlust by M.o.t.H. is a contemplation of one's desire for adventure and exploration, while at the same time, recognizing the difficulties and challenges that come with it. The songwriter expresses a longing to break free from the norms and routines of life and embark on a journey that will challenge, excite, and inspire them. The lyrics suggest that the desire for excitement and adventure can sometimes lead to confusion and being overwhelmed, resulting in feeling lost and alone.
The first verse describes the singer's excitement and anticipation of breaking free and exploring the world. The second verse, however, talks about the challenges that come with change, like packing, moving, and adapting to new environments. The third verse delves deeper into the singer's longing for greatness and the fear of not achieving it, using metaphors like bathing in grape must, swimming the length of the milky way, and kissing the astronauts.
The chorus, "I got my signals crossed. It's overwhelming because I'm all alone, and I can't get back, get back with my wanderlust," communicates the sense of being adrift and grappling with the fear of failure, even though the craving for adventure and new experiences remains strong.
Line by Line Meaning
Looks like I pulled a fast one
It seems like I deceived someone or did something sneaky
Looks like I went to town
It seems like I went all out or did something extravagant
Looks like the world revolves around me
It seems like I have an inflated sense of self-importance
Looks like it's falling down.
It seems like everything is going wrong or falling apart
I thought I'd kicked the traces
I believed I had broken free from something or someone holding me back
I thought the wheels would spin
I believed things would work out smoothly or easily
I thought I'd jumped the fence and bolted
I believed I had escaped from a difficult situation
Looks like I'm back again
It seems like I ended up back where I started
I got my signals crossed.
I am confused or mixed up
It's overwhelming because
I feel like I can't handle everything going on
I'm all alone and I can't get back
I feel isolated and stuck
Get back with my wanderlust.
I want to go back to my desire for adventure and change
I had to grab a suitcase
I had to pack up and leave
I had to change my clothes
I had to change my identity or start fresh
I had to run the shower hot
I needed to feel something intense or extreme
Until the water froze
Until I could no longer handle it
I brushed against confusion
I encountered confusion or uncertainty
I wanted time to grow
I wanted time to learn and develop
I want the sticks and stones not to throw me
I want to be able to withstand criticism or negativity
Get back to what I know
I want to return to familiar territory
I'm searching for a greatness
I am seeking something extraordinary or remarkable
I smear it on my face
I am embracing this greatness or success and showing it off
I want to bathe in grape must
I want to indulge in something luxurious or extravagant
Swim the length of the milky way
I want to experience something vast or infinite
I want it to be brilliant
I want it to be spectacular or amazing
I want it to be sweet
I want it to be enjoyable or pleasurable
I want to kiss the astronauts
I want to be recognized or admired by those who are highly accomplished
When they salute to me me me me
When they show admiration or respect towards me
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BJORK GUDMUNDSDOTTIR, SIRGURJON BIRGIR SIGURDSSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
JoAnne Martin
Great job, I now know not to strike out in Italy on a bicycle....or for that matter a car. You did a super job describing your adventure, I could visualize it just sitting here.