Made to Stray
Mount Kimbie Lyrics


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Shadows turn to grey
A slave today
He cowered beyond reckless tracks of impulse
Made to stray around rough coasts
When grace is close to home

Sure it's time to break
It's late today
You gotta find your way
Let's try some new hopes




Made to stray around those
Whose place is close to home

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Mount Kimbie's song Made to Stray are an exploration of the journey of an aimless wanderer. The opening line, "Shadows turn to grey, a slave today" suggests a feeling of confinement or being stuck in a monotonous existence. The singer is lost, being controlled by impulses that steer them away from a path of grace and instead leads them to rough coasts of the unknown. The line, "Made to stray around rough coasts, when grace is close to home" is particularly poignant, as it speaks to the idea that sometimes the greatest beauty is found in the discomfort of the unknown, and yet, the sense of longing for something familiar still remains.


As the song progresses, there is a shift in tone. The line, "Sure it's time to break, it's late today" suggests a turning point, a moment of realization that it's time to change direction. The singer must find their own way, try something new, and let go of their impulses. They are made to stray around those who are close to home, surrounded by the comfort of familiarity and human connection.


Overall, the lyrics of Made to Stray offer an introspective look at the universal experience of feeling lost or out of place, and the journey towards finding one's true purpose and place in the world.


Line by Line Meaning

Shadows turn to grey
The darkness fades away.


A slave today
Feeling trapped and obligated to follow routines and expectations.


He cowered beyond reckless tracks of impulse
He was afraid to take risks and acted impulsively without thinking things through.


Made to stray around rough coasts
Compelled to wander aimlessly through unfamiliar and challenging situations.


When grace is close to home
It can be hard to recognize and appreciate the blessings that are closest to us.


Sure it's time to break
It's time to break free from the constraints that have been holding us back.


It's late today
We may feel like we've missed opportunities or wasted time.


You gotta find your way
We have to discover our own path and make our own decisions.


Let's try some new hopes
Let's explore new possibilities and have faith in our potential.


Made to stray around those
Compelled to wander aimlessly through the lives of those around us.


Whose place is close to home
Those who are closest to us and whom we take for granted.




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Vintsent

Shadows turn to grey
A slave today
He cowered beyond reckless tracks of impulse
Made to stray around rough coasts
When grace is close to home
Sure it's time to break
It's late today
You gotta find your way
Let's try some new hopes
Made to stray around those
Whose place is close to home



All comments from YouTube:

Hurricane2k8

Should be much longer ... It feels like it is cut off at the peak of the track. It's so beautiful, I think you should release this as a 7-9 minutes mix celebrating all its glory, on an EP maybe.

YRONY?

There is a remix by DJ Koze - check it out ;)

Daniel Mamba Odoi

4:13 hits me with a wave of chills every time! Why of why is the outro so short! Id love even just a loop of it!

Unknown Artist

I must thank you so much for this track, it has moved me too tears countless times by now.
The emotions I get from this are boundless love for my life and whatever faith may await me.
Same goes for everyone I recommended this track to, no idea how this is still below 1M views.

drakifesh

Over 1M

Mitchell B

This beat is so addicting

Oisín M

addictive

Eloy Romero Muñoz

TRAPZILLA 666 you should listen to spastik by Plastikman.

Adam Mitchell

yes

Veorike

Ghosts by Made In Heights uses a similar beat to the initial beat here, only at a higher pitch/tempo

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