Wander
Medic Lyrics


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We never seem to know where we're going
And the long way never adds up much
It's a pitfall and baby we're out of touch

We are the ones who run on the wire
The kids who know what they think they want
We seen it all but we know it's amateur love
Its a long way back from you

You're a road that never leads to home
And my feet they love to wander
My feet they love to wander

And i know i've never been more wrong
But my heart can't wait much longer
It was you that made me stronger

We talk in vein about all the reasons
You wait here until there's a hint to drop
Then make a run for it till it's time to stop

And then our love came down with the fever
You stay away but you know I'm burning up
I reach for you but you're too cold to touch

Its a fight till the bitter end
I let you go, you pull me back again




I hear your voice inside my head
But it's only pretend

Overall Meaning

The song "Wander" by Medic is a deeply emotional song that explores the theme of love and the journey that the singer goes through after a love gone wrong. It begins with a feeling of aimlessness and confusion – "we never seem to know where we're going" – and a sense that all their wandering and searching doesn't seem to lead them anywhere. The singer then reflects on their relationship, which seems to have been full of false starts, misunderstandings, and amateur love. The lyrics suggest that the singer and their partner were never really on the same page, and that their love was always somewhat out of touch.


The second verse of the song continues this theme, with the singer referencing their love as a "road that never leads to home." They know that they were wrong to pursue this relationship, but their heart can't help but continue to yearn for the other person. The chorus is particularly impactful, with the repeated line "my feet they love to wander" driving home the idea that the singer is always searching, always looking for something more. This is in stark contrast to the other person, who seems content to wait until the moment is right to make their move.


The final part of the song delves into the aftermath of the relationship. The love that was once so intense has now "come down with the fever," and the singer finds themselves reaching out for something that is no longer there. They know that they need to let go, but they can't resist the pull of their heart, even if it leads them down a path that they know is doomed to fail. The final line, "but it's only pretend," is a painful admission that the love they shared is no longer real, and that they are holding on to something that no longer exists.


Line by Line Meaning

We never seem to know where we're going
We often feel directionless and uncertain about our future.


And the long way never adds up much
Despite taking the long road, we still feel unfulfilled.


It's a pitfall and baby we're out of touch
We're aware that we're in a difficult situation and struggling to connect with each other.


We are the ones who run on the wire
We're living life on the edge and taking risks.


The kids who know what they think they want
We're young and confident in our desires, even if they may not be completely clear.


We seen it all but we know it's amateur love
We've experienced a lot in matters of the heart, but we still feel like we're new at this.


Its a long way back from you
It will take a lot of effort to distance myself emotionally from you.


You're a road that never leads to home
Our relationship will never provide the sense of security and comfort that we crave.


And my feet they love to wander
I have a restless spirit and a desire to explore new places.


My feet they love to wander
This urge to wander is a fundamental part of my personality.


And i know i've never been more wrong
I'm aware that my choices and actions may not have been wise or rational.


But my heart can't wait much longer
Despite my doubts and uncertainty, my emotions are urging me forward.


It was you that made me stronger
Despite any struggles or heartache, I can see that this relationship has helped me grow and learn.


We talk in vein about all the reasons
Our conversations are often pointless and don't lead to resolution or understanding.


You wait here until there's a hint to drop
You're guarded and cautious, only opening up when there's an opportunity to do so.


Then make a run for it till it's time to stop
You retreat when things get too intense or overwhelming, but eventually you come back around when you're ready.


And then our love came down with the fever
Our relationship became passionate and intense, almost like an illness we couldn't shake.


You stay away but you know I'm burning up
You're intentionally keeping your distance, but you're aware of the intense emotions I'm experiencing.


I reach for you but you're too cold to touch
I'm trying to connect with you emotionally, but you're not receptive right now.


Its a fight till the bitter end
Our relationship is difficult and we're both struggling to make it work.


I let you go, you pull me back again
We go through cycles of breaking up and getting back together.


I hear your voice inside my head
Even when we're not together, I'm thinking about you constantly.


But it's only pretend
The connection and emotions I'm experiencing may not be reciprocated or genuine.




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