Since Dire Straits disbanded in 1995, Knopfler has recorded and produced nine solo albums and, as with his previous band, produced many hit songs. He has composed and produced film scores for nine films, including Local Hero (1983), Cal (1984), The Princess Bride (1987), Wag the Dog (1997) and Altamira (2016).
In addition to his work with Dire Straits, Knopfler has, as a solo artist, recorded and performed with many prominent musicians, including B.B. King, Chet Atkins, Chris Botti, John Anderson, the Chieftains, Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, Elton John, Bryan Ferry, George Jones, Phil Lynott, Donal Lunny, Van Morrison, Steely Dan, Sting, Emmylou Harris , James Taylor and Sonny Landreth , sometimes working as a session musician. He has produced albums for Tina Turner, Bob Dylan, and Randy Newman.
Knopfler is a fingerstyle guitarist and was ranked 27th on Rolling Stone's list of 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time. Knopfler and Dire Straits have sold in excess of 120 million records to date. A four-time Grammy Award winner, Knopfler is the recipient of the Edison Award, the Steiger Award and the Ivor Novello Award, as well as holding three honorary doctorate degrees in music from universities in the United Kingdom. Knopfler was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Dire Straits in 2018.
Wanderlust
Mark Knopfler Lyrics
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On a yellow plain
Sure enough it
Looks like rain
Packin' up all our
Faith and trust
Me and the wanderlust
Empty bed and chair
Who's that callin'
Ain't nobody there
I look behind me
And I see there's just
Me and the wanderlust
Dead of night
I had a dream
Sky was bright yes and the
Fields were green
I was down the road
In a cloud of dust
Me and the wanderlust
And I'm on the egde
Of an endless fall
Sure enough
He's come to call
Got to go now
Get on that bus
Me and the wanderlust
Mark Knopfler's song "Wanderlust" is a melancholic reflection on the joys and the sorrows of traveling. The lyrics do not only focus on the physical act of moving from one place to another, but they also explore the emotional and psychological effects of being constantly on the road. The song starts with a visual description of a stormy day, which serves as a metaphor for the unpredictable and uncontrollable aspects of life. The singer is packing his things, together with his "faith and trust", and setting off with his "wanderlust", which stands for both his desire for adventure and his inability to find contentment in one place.
As the song progresses, we get a sense of the isolation and detachment that comes with traveling. The second verse describes an empty room and the feeling of being alone, even though there might be people around. The singer sees himself as a victim of his own restlessness, unable to connect with others or find a sense of belonging. The third verse adds a dream-like quality to the narrative, suggesting that the singer is constantly in a state of flux, unable to differentiate between reality and imagination. We see him on the road, but also in a cloud of dust, suggesting that he is both present and absent at the same time.
Finally, the last verse brings the song to a climax, describing the singer's encounter with the "wanderlust" personified. This figure represents the inner turmoil that drives people to keep moving, even when they know that it might lead to their downfall. The singer hears the call of the wanderlust and knows that he has to leave, but he is also aware that this will only perpetuate his restless existence. The song ends with a sense of resignation, as the singer gets on the bus, accompanied only by his faithful companion.
Line by Line Meaning
Big black cloud
A dark and ominous cloud that signals the arrival of rain
On a yellow plain
Over a flat, barren landscape with yellow soil or grass
Sure enough it
Looks like rain
Confirming that the clouds indicate forthcoming rainfall
Packin' up all our
Faith and trust
Preparing to leave with everything that the artist has believed in and relied on
Me and the wanderlust
Accompanied by the feeling or desire to travel
Open window
A window without curtains or blinds
Empty bed and chair
An unoccupied bed and chair
Who's that callin'
Ain't nobody there
Hearing or imagining a voice, but there is no one around
I look behind me
And I see there's just
Me and the wanderlust
The artist realizes that there is only the feeling or desire to wander with no one else around
Dead of night
The middle of the night or a period of complete darkness
I had a dream
A dream that the singer experienced during their sleep
Sky was bright yes and the
Fields were green
An idyllic scene of a blue sky and lush green fields
I was down the road
In a cloud of dust
Traveling quickly along a path, leaving a trail of dust behind
Me and the wanderlust
The singer and the feeling or desire to wander
And I'm on the edge
Of an endless fall
Part of the way into a dangerous predicament with no clear path to safety
Sure enough
He's come to call
Confirmed that the artist is in trouble and help is necessary
Got to go now
Get on that bus
The artist needs to leave immediately and board a bus to take them away
Me and the wanderlust
The singer and their desire to travel
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MARK KNOPFLER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Kenan Kutluberk
underrated masterpiece.
Serguei Michine
Kenan Kutluberk Masterpiece as it is.
Kenneth Mc
This song paints a vivid picture in my mind, hard to describe but this song is just so wonderful.
captain unwashed 1
Love this
Lodewijk Vrije
Big black cloud, On a yellow plain.
Sure enough it, Looks like rain.
Packing up all our, Faith and trust.
Me and the wanderlust.
Open window, Empty bed and chair.
Who's that calling? Ain't nobody there.
I look behind me, And i see there's just.
Me and the wanderlust.
Dead of night, I had a dream.
the Sky was bright yes and the, Fields were green.
I was down the road, In a cloud of dust.
Me and the wanderlust.
And im on the ede, Of an endless fall.
Sure enough, He's come to call.
Got to go now, Get on that bus.
Me and the wanderlust.
Rafael Amazonas
In 2020 always in the top playlist.
Andre Gutierres
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aytek aydınlı
Loneliness whitout saying that word👍