After the splendid albums "Nine Songs" and "Is You Is", Micatone present their third album "Nomad Songs" on Sonarkollektiv. Their first two albums were more electronically influenced and showed their studio production abilities. For "Nomad Songs", Micatone aims to present songs that work either plugged in or unplugged.
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Nomad
Micatone Lyrics
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I've got this feeling that I want to leave everything behind
I don′t know why
I've got that certain urge
To move away from the people of my kind
Maybe it's the nomad′s word and say (?)
Again
Might be their one desire
That makes me miss the world
When I′m with you
Got a break cam (?)
Roll up the carpet sands
And start the trip to another land
Then I might feel home again
Maybe then all this searching has an end
Maybe I find peace of mine own
My way
I don't know where I′m going to
But I know that I'm going
I don′t know the way
But I hope that I will find a place to stay
(A place to stay)
(A place to stay)
(A place to stay)
(A place to stay)
(A place to stay)
I, hope I will find a place
(A place to stay)
(A place to stay)
(A place to stay)
(A place to stay)
(A place to stay)
(A place to stay)
A place to stay
The lyrics of Micatone's song "Nomad" depict the singer's desire to leave everything behind and embark on a journey away from their usual surroundings. The opening lines express a sense of restlessness and uncertainty, as the singer questions why they feel this urge to leave their current life behind and move away from people who are similar to them. It's almost as if they are being driven by an innate nomadic spirit, a longing to explore and experience different parts of the world.
The singer contemplates whether this desire is rooted in their nomadic nature, suggesting that it might be the essence of a wanderer that lies within them. They wonder if it is this nomad's word or the very bones of a nomad inside them that fuels their yearning. Despite being in a relationship ("When I'm with you"), the singer feels a pull towards the wider world, which creates a sense of longing and nostalgia.
The lyrics also express a sense of hope and the search for a place to call home. The singer acknowledges that they do not know their destination or the way to get there, but they believe that they will eventually find a place where they can find peace and a sense of belonging, ending their restless searching. The repetition of the phrase "a place to stay" emphasizes the singer's need for stability and a sense of rootedness after their nomadic journey.
Overall, "Nomad" captures the internal struggle of someone torn between their longing for exploration and their yearning for a stable home. It reflects on the universal human desire to find one's place in the world while recognizing the allure of the unknown and the thrill of embarking on new adventures.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know why
I cannot explain the reason
I've got this feeling that I want to leave everything behind
I have a strong desire to abandon everything
I don't know why
I cannot explain the reason
I've got that certain urge
I feel a compelling need
To move away from the people of my kind
To distance myself from those similar to me
Maybe it's the nomad's word and say (?)
Perhaps it's the ancient wisdom of the wanderer
Again
Once more
Might be the nomad bones inside me
Could be the innate spirit of the traveler within me
Might be their one desire
Possibly their singular longing
That makes me miss the world
Causing me to feel nostalgia for the world
When I'm with you
Even when I'm in your presence
Got a break cam (?)
Obtained a camera for capturing moments
Roll up the carpet sands
Gather the sandy floor covering
And start the trip to another land
Commence the journey to a different place
Then I might feel home again
At that point, I may experience a sense of belonging once more
Maybe then all this searching has an end
Perhaps then, my quest will come to a conclusion
Maybe I find peace of mine own
Possibly I discover my own inner peace
My way
In my unique manner
I don't know where I'm going to
I lack knowledge of my destination
But I know that I'm going
Yet, I am certain that I am embarking on a journey
I don't know the way
I have no knowledge of the path
But I hope that I will find a place to stay
Yet, I hold optimism in discovering a location to settle
(A place to stay)
Somewhere to call home
(A place to stay)
Somewhere to rest and belong
(A place to stay)
Somewhere to find solace
(A place to stay)
Somewhere to find peace and comfort
(A place to stay)
Somewhere to feel rooted and settled
I hope I will find a place
I hold hope that I will discover a location
(A place to stay)
Somewhere to call my own
(A place to stay)
Somewhere to find refuge
(A place to stay)
Somewhere to find contentment
Writer(s): Sebastian Demmin, Bassenge Lisa, Paul Kleber, Tim Kroker, Stefan Rogall, Boris Meinhold
Contributed by Peyton C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.