Wherever I May Roam
Metallica尀 Lyrics
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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
Rover, wanderer
Nomad, vagabond
Call me what you will
But I'll take my time anywhere
Free to speak my mind anywhere
And I'll redefine anywhere
Anywhere I may roam
Where I lay my head is home, yeah
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
Yeah you will
But I'll take my time anywhere
I'm free to speak my mind anywhere
And I'll never mind anywhere
Anywhere I may roam
Where I lay my head is home, yeah yeah
But I'll take my time anywhere
I'm free to speak my mind
And I'll take my find anywhere
Anywhere I may roam
Where I lay my head is home, I swear
But I'll take my time anywhere
I'm free to speak my mind
And I'll redefine 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 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 wherever I may roam
Yeah, yeah wherever I may roam
Wherever I may roam
“Wherever I may roam” by Metallica is a song that speaks about the nomadic lifestyle and the freedom that comes with it. The singer is a rover, wanderer, nomad, vagabond, who is ready to take on the world and explore new places. He has a deep love for the road which has become his bride, and he seeks knowledge and experience rather than being stuck in one place. He believes that wherever he may roam, he’ll find his true home and that the earth can become his throne. He values his independence and is not bound by any ties or expectations from others. The singer takes pride in the life he has chosen, and he is content with the knowledge he gains along the way. The lyrics are powerful and speak to individuals who seek adventure and the unknown, promoting the idea of living life on your own terms.
In conclusion, this song is an ode to the nomadic lifestyle and the freedom that comes with it. It celebrates the idea of exploring the world, gaining knowledge and experience, and being truly independent. The singer believes that his true home is wherever he may roam and that the earth can be his throne. The lyrics embody the spirit of wanderlust and promote the idea of living life on your own terms.
Line by Line Meaning
And the road becomes my bride
The road, my constant companion, becomes my lover and mainstay
I have stripped of all but pride
I have let go of everything except self-respect
So in her I do confide
In the road, I place my trust and am vulnerable
And she keeps me satisfied
She offers fulfillment and contentment
Gives me all I need
She provides for my needs
And with dust in throat I crave
Despite the dusty air, I still desire more from the road
Only knowledge will I save
I will preserve only knowledge, not material possessions
To the game you stay a slave
If you remain attached to superficial things, you will be enslaved by them
Rover, wanderer
I am a wanderer, traveling to new places
Nomad, vagabond
I am without a permanent home, roaming freely
Call me what you will
Label me as you like, but I am who I am
But I'll take my time anywhere
I will do things at my own pace
Free to speak my mind anywhere
I am unrestricted in expressing my thoughts
And I'll redefine anywhere
I have the power to redefine the norms anywhere I go
Where I lay my head is home, yeah
Home is wherever I choose to rest my head
And the earth becomes my throne
The world is mine to command
I adapt to the unknown
I am capable of adjusting to any unfamiliar situation
Under wandering stars I've grown
Journeying under the stars has allowed me to develop and mature
By myself but not alone
Although I am alone, I am not lonely as I have the road for company
I ask no one
I do not need to rely on anyone
And my ties are severed clean
I have broken all attachments with people and things, to be free
The less I have the more I gain
I understand that having less leads to greater freedom and personal growth
Off the beaten path I reign
I rule over the uncharted territories where few dare to venture
Wherever I may roam
I am free to travel and explore wherever I choose
Wherever I may wander, wander, wander
I have the liberty to wander wherever my feet may take me
Wherever I may roam
I am free to roam wherever I want
Wherever I lay my head is home, carved upon my stone
My epitaph will read that wherever I laid my head was my home
My body lie, but still I roam, yeah yeah
Even though I may die, my spirit will continue roaming and exploring
Wherever I may roam yeah yeah
I can roam without any boundaries
Wherever I may roam
I can journey anywhere I desire
Yeah, yeah wherever I may roam
I will always be a wanderer
Yeah, yeah wherever I may roam
Traveling is my life and passion
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JAMES ALAN HETFIELD, LARS ULRICH
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