Ramblin' Man
Moriarty Lyrics


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Lord, I was born a ramblin' man
Tryin' to make a livin' and doin' the best I can
And when it's time for leavin'
I hope you'll understand
That I was born a ramblin' man

My father was a gambler down in Georgia
He wound up on the wrong end of a gun
And I was born in the back seat of a Greyhound bus
Rollin' down highway forty-one

Lord, I was born a ramblin' man
Tryin' to make a livin' and doin' the best I can
And when it's time for leavin'
I hope you'll understand
That I was born a ramblin' man

I'm on my way to New Orleans this mornin'
I'm leavin' out of Nashville, Tennessee
They're always having a good time down on the bayou
Lord, them Delta women think the world of me

Lord, I was born a ramblin' man
Tryin' to make a livin' and doin' the best I can
And when it's time for leavin'
I hope you'll understand
That I was born a ramblin' man

Lord, I was born a ramblin' man

Lord, I was born a ramblin' man
Lord, I was born a ramblin' man

Overall Meaning

The song Ramblin' Man by Moriarty tells the story of a man who was born to wander and travel. He tries to make a living while always on the move, hoping that when it's time for him to leave, people will understand his way of life. The song's title refers to the main character's lifestyle of rambling, or wandering from place to place without any particular destination in mind.


The opening verse reveals that the man's father was a gambler who met a violent end, which may have contributed to the character's desire for a life of freedom and unpredictability. The second verse describes the character's birth on a Greyhound bus, emphasizing the nomadic element of his life. The final verse provides a glimpse into his current travels, as he makes his way to New Orleans from Nashville, Tennessee, enjoying the company of the women he meets along the way.


Overall, Ramblin' Man celebrates a life of adventure and movement. The song suggests that some people are born with a restless spirit, a desire to see and experience the world, and that this way of life should be respected and understood.


Line by Line Meaning

Lord, I was born a ramblin' man
I am a free-spirited person who enjoys traveling and exploring different places.


Tryin' to make a livin' and doin' the best I can
I am trying to earn a living and make the most of my life the best way I know how.


And when it's time for leavin'
When the time comes for me to move on and leave a place behind,


I hope you'll understand
I hope that those who care about me will accept that this is just who I am and why I do what I do.


That I was born a ramblin' man
I was born with a wanderlust that cannot be suppressed.


My father was a gambler down in Georgia
My dad had a gambling problem and it led to some trouble.


He wound up on the wrong end of a gun
Unfortunately, his actions caught up with him and it resulted in his violent death.


And I was born in the back seat of a Greyhound bus
I was literally born on the road when my mother was traveling on a Greyhound bus.


Rollin' down highway forty-one
We were traveling down the famous Route 41 that stretches from north to south through the USA.


I'm on my way to New Orleans this mornin'
I am currently en route to the vibrant city of New Orleans to see what kind of adventure I might find there.


I'm leavin' out of Nashville, Tennessee
I departed from the musical city of Nashville, Tennessee at the start of my journey.


They're always havin' a good time down on the bayou
The people in this region of Louisiana known as the bayou are known for their festive spirit and lively celebrations.


Lord, them Delta women think the world of me
I'm quite popular with the women who hail from the Mississippi Delta region and they have a high opinion of me.


Lord, I was born a ramblin' man
As I've mentioned before, my free spirit and love of travel is just who I am and what I was born to be.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SHELTON HANK III WILLIAMS

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