Whereever I May Roam
Metallica [MuziKraft.com] 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, to the game you stay a slave
Rover, wanderer, nomad, vagabond
But I'll take my time anywhere
Free to speak my mind anywhere
And I'll redefine anywhere
Anywhere I 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, [Incomprehensible]
But I'll take my time anywhere
I'm free to speak my mind anywhere
And I'll never mind anywhere
Anywhere I roam, where I lay my head is home
But I'll take my time anywhere
I'm free to speak my mind
And I'll take my time anywhere
Anywhere I roam, where I lay my head is home
But I'll take my time anywhere
I'm free to speak my mind anywhere
And I'll redefine anywhere
Anywhere I roam, where I lay my head is home
Carved upon my stone
My body lie but still I roam
Wherever I may roam
Wherever I may roam
Wherever I may roam
Wherever I may roam
Wherever I may wander, wander, wander
Wherever I may roam
Wherever I may roam
Wherever I may roam
“Wherever I May Roam” showcases Metallica’s fondness for exploring the concept of the road as a wild and alluring force, as well as a metaphor for a life less ordinary. The song speaks of the freedom of roaming and the desire to discover new worlds without falling into the trap of settling down. The song kicks off with the line, “And the road becomes my bride,” which sets the tone for the wanderlustful lyrics that follow. The “road” is presented as an entity that is all-consuming and exhilarating, and the singer vows to keep moving, keep exploring, and keep redefining himself.
As a free-spirited rover, the singer’s needs are simple. He admires the stars above, maintains curiosity about the world, and treasures his “ties” to nothing. He is unencumbered by any kind of conventional life, such as a job or a family, and is committed solely to the pursuit of knowledge and new experiences. He finds gratification in being out in the open and free to express himself without any limitations imposed. The chorus emphasizes the song's central message, that “where I lay my head is home” - a lyric that highlights the idea of the singer being at home wherever his travels may take him.
The song also expresses an underlying sense of detachment from the society on the fringes. The singer identifies himself as a “rover, wanderer, nomad, vagabond,” disassociating himself from the work-a-day life that entraps so many. The song’s lyrics suggest a degree of resentment toward people who are not as daring and adventurous, preferring instead to conform to societal norms.
Line by Line Meaning
And the road becomes my bride
I have devoted myself entirely to traveling and the open road, it has become my passion and my love.
I have stripped of all but pride, so in her I do confide
I have given up all material possessions and comfort, but I take pride in my nomadic lifestyle and trust in the road to provide.
And she keeps me satisfied, gives me all I need
The road provides for all my needs and keeps me content, I need nothing more.
And with dust in throat I crave
Despite the hardships and discomforts of travel, I crave the knowledge and experience that comes with it.
Only knowledge will I save, to the game you stay a slave
I value knowledge and personal growth over material wealth or societal expectations, and refuse to be trapped by the rules of the game.
Rover, wanderer, nomad, vagabond
Call me what you will
I am constantly on the move and have no permanent home or label, but I am content to go by any name.
But I'll take my time anywhere
Free to speak my mind anywhere
And I'll redefine anywhere
Anywhere I roam, where I lay my head is home
I have the freedom to take my time and express myself wherever I go, and I am constantly redefining myself through my experiences. Home is wherever I happen to be at the moment.
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
I am at home in any environment, and embrace the challenge of adapting to the unknown. I have grown and evolved through my experiences, but I am self-sufficient and need no one's approval or help.
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,
I have cut all ties with the traditional way of life so that I may truly gain in the form of knowledge and experience. I dominate my own path and have no need for societal labels.
But I'll take my time anywhere
I'm free to speak my mind anywhere
And I'll never mind anywhere
Anywhere I roam, where I lay my head is home
I will take my time and speak my mind freely wherever I go, and I am completely comfortable with wherever I happen to end up.
Carved upon my stone
My body lie but still I roam
Even after my death, my memory will continue to travel on and my experiences will live on through my legacy.
Wherever I may roam
Wherever I may roam
Wherever I may roam
Wherever I may roam
I have no geographical or societal limitations, and will go wherever the road takes me.
Wherever I may wander, wander, wander
Wherever I may roam
Wherever I may roam
Wherever I may roam
I am always wandering and exploring new things, and my journey on the road never truly ends.
Contributed by Abigail H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.