Wherever I May Roam
Metallica[S&M] Lyrics


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(And the road becomes my bride)
And the road becomes my bride
I have stripped of all but pride
So in her I do confide
And she keeps me satisfied
Gives me all I need
And with dust in throat I crave
Only knowledge will I save
To this game you stay a slave

Rover, wanderer
Nomad, vagabond
Call me what you will
But I'll take my time anywhere
Free to speak my mind anywhere
Never find anywhere
Anywhere I may roam
Where I lay my head is home

(And the earth becomes my throne)
And the earth becomes my throne
I adapt to the unknown
Under wandering stars I've grown
By myself but not alone
I ask no one

And my ties are severed clean
The less I have the more I gain
Off the beaten path I reign
Rover wanderer
Nomad vagabond
Call me what you will

But I'll take my time anywhere
I'm free to speak my mind anywhere
Nevermind anywhere
Anywhere I may roam
Where I lay my head is home

But I'll take my time anywhere
Free to speak my mind
Nevemind anywhere
Anywhere I may roam
Where I lay my head is home (fuck yeah)

But I'll take my time anywhere
Free to speak my mind anywhere
Nevemind anywhere
Anywhere I may roam
Where I lay my head is home
Carved upon my stone
My body lie, but still I roam yeah yeah

Wherever I may roam
Wherever I may roam
Wherever I may roam
Wherever I may wander




(Wander, wander)
Wherever I may roam (yeah yeah yeah)

Overall Meaning

The song "Wherever I May Roam" by Metallica talks about an individual who has embraced a nomadic lifestyle and has found solace in the life of constant movement, exploration, and discovery. The lyrics suggest that the singer has stripped away all material possessions except for their pride, as they have chosen to become a wanderer who has vowed to adapt to the unknown of the world, to take in all knowledge they can find, and to never be tied down to one place.


The lyrics use various significant metaphors such as the road becoming their bride, meaning that the singer has bestowed their deepest trust in the journey they have taken on, and is devoted to the enjoyment of the experiences they will gain from it. Similarly, the metaphorical "earth becoming their throne" conveys a sense that the wanderer has found their place in the world by being able to adapt to their environment and make it their own. Additionally, the chorus, "Wherever I may roam, Wherever I may wander, Wherever I may roam," embodies the singer's intention of conquering every corner of the world, wherever it may lead them.


Overall, the song highlights the liberating nature of embracing a nomadic lifestyle and the sense of belonging that comes with finding a home within oneself, rather than a specific location. It shows that the freedom to explore and engage with the world in one's unique way is a highly valuable part of life, and that we should all strive to be like the "rover, wanderer, nomad, vagabond" who is able to find solace in life's greatest journey, regardless of where it takes us.


Line by Line Meaning

(And the road becomes my bride)
As I travel, I feel a deep connection with the road I'm on, to the point where I view it as my significant other.


I have stripped of all but pride
I have abandoned most material possessions and distractions in order to explore the world and satisfy my sense of adventure.


So in her I do confide
I trust the road and the journey ahead of me, and find comfort in what it has to offer.


And she keeps me satisfied
The road continually provides me with purpose and fulfillment as I journey around the world.


Gives me all I need
Everything I require to live is available to me through the journey I've chosen, and I don't desire anything more.


And with dust in throat I crave
Even though the journey can be difficult and uncomfortable, I yearn for more experiences and challenges.


Only knowledge will I save
As I travel, I seek to learn and gain new perspectives, knowing that the knowledge I gain will always stay with me.


To this game you stay a slave
If you choose to stay in one place and play things safe, you become trapped and limited by your own fear and hesitation.


Rover, wanderer
I am someone who wanders from place to place, without a set destination or purpose, on a constant journey to explore the world.


Nomad, vagabond
I am a traveler who doesn't stay anywhere for too long, living with only what they can carry and always seeking new experiences.


Call me what you will
People can label me in any way they want, it doesn't matter to me as I continue on my own journey.


But I'll take my time anywhere
I am in no rush to get anywhere, as I am content to simply experience what each new place has to offer on my own timeline.


Free to speak my mind anywhere
I am not constrained by any social norms or expectations, and have the ability to express myself freely and openly wherever I go.


Never find anywhere
I am always seeking out new places and experiences, and will never be satisfied with just one.


Anywhere I may roam
No matter where I go, I will always be wandering and exploring the world around me.


Where I lay my head is home
I don't need a traditional sense of 'home' to feel comfortable or safe, as I am always finding new places to rest my head on my travels.


(And the earth becomes my throne)
As I journey around the world, I feel a strong connection to the very land and earth under my feet.


I adapt to the unknown
No matter what new experiences or situations I encounter on my travels, I am resilient and able to adapt to them.


Under wandering stars I've grown
As I travel, I am constantly learning and growing as a person under the constantly shifting sky and stars overhead.


By myself but not alone
Even though I may not always have company, I don't feel lonely or forgotten as I am constantly engaging with the world around me.


I ask no one
I am self-sufficient and don't rely on anyone else to dictate my journey or experiences.


And my ties are severed clean
I have no strong attachments to any particular place or person, allowing me to continually seek out new adventures without any baggage holding me back.


The less I have the more I gain
As I abandon material possessions, I gain a greater appreciation for the world around me and all that it has to offer.


Off the beaten path I reign
I don't stick to traditional or popular routes while traveling, instead choosing to forge my own path and explore places that others may overlook.


(fuck yeah)
I express my excitement and enthusiasm for my chosen lifestyle and experiences.


Carved upon my stone
Even though my physical body may wither away, my experiences and journey will be forever etched into my legacy.


My body lie, but still I roam yeah yeah
Even in death, I feel that my spirit and energy will continue to explore and wander the world that I love so much.


Wherever I may roam
No matter where I go or what my journey may entail, I will always be moving and exploring the world on my own terms.


Wherever I may wander (Wander, wander)
I may not always have a set destination or plan, but I am constantly on the move and discovering new parts of the world.


Wherever I may roam (yeah yeah yeah)
I am always filled with excitement and anticipation for the next new adventure that awaits me.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: James Alan Hetfield, Lars Ulrich

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@raid7752

And the road becomes my bride
I have stripped of all but pride
So in her I do confide
And she keeps me satisfied
Gives me all I need

And the earth becomes my throne
I adapt to the unknown
Under wandering stars I've grown
By myself, but not alone
I ask no one

Carved upon my stone
My body lie, but still I roam, yeah, yeah

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@elenapapadopoulou3698

Anyone in 2024???

@IRONMANFAN2008

Me.

@ralfhalfar4437

Me too

@wrightsideoffloyd6439

61 years young. Still rocking Metallica 👌🏻🇺🇸💯

@timex513

Me and wandering Europe too

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@oldsongs6688

My dad used to sing this to me as a child and now I sing it to him as he lays fighting cancer, he’s the strongest man I’ve ever known. Keep fighting dad💗 RIP dad 30-05-20 ❣💐

@joeyhuebner10

I'm sorry for your loss, mate.

@atchoum78sang

Rip

@mzaestudiante

Rest in Peace 🙏🏾

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