Travelling
Mr Quimby's Beard Lyrics
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From star to star
Searching for sound
From plane to plane
So near yet so far
We travel around
Forever outward
Destiny bound
Astral planing
Cosmos sailing
Can't say what we found
The song "Travelling" by Mr Quimby's Beard is about a journey through space and time. The lyrics express the idea of traveling from world to world, from star to star in search of sound. The use of apostrophes in the words "world" and "star" gives a sense of alienation and distance from the world around us. The sense of distance is further emphasized in the next line "From plane to plane, so near yet so far, we travel around." The words "plane to plane" could refer to different planes of existence or of the physical world.
The chorus "Travelling onward, forever outward, destiny bound" suggests that the journey is never-ending, and the destination is unknown. The line "destiny bound" could imply that the travelers have a purpose to their journey, but it is unclear what that purpose is. The next line "Astral planing, cosmos sailing" add to the sense of adventure and futuristic travel.
The final line "Can't say what we found" leaves the song open to interpretation. The travelers may have found something incredible or disappointing, but they cannot say for sure. The ambiguity of the line mirrors the ambiguity of the journey itself.
Line by Line Meaning
From world to world
Continuously moving from one place to another place, exploring different facets of the world.
From star to star
Moving from one star to another, exploring the depths of outer space.
Searching for sound
Looking for music and sounds that resonates with our soul, as we travel through the universe.
From plane to plane
Moving from one dimension to another, exploring the multiverse and its hidden mysteries.
So near yet so far
Despite being close to our destination, we are still far away from achieving our ultimate goal.
We travel around
We keep moving in circles and never stop exploring, always eager to find new horizons.
Travelling onward
Continuing our journey towards the unknown, driven by the thirst for knowledge.
Forever outward
We are constantly expanding our horizons, venturing into the unknown territories of the universe.
Destiny bound
Our fate is intertwined with the universe, as we journey towards our ultimate destiny.
Astral planing
Traveling through the astral plane, exploring the realm of spirits and ghosts.
Cosmos sailing
Sailing through the cosmos, traversing the vast and infinite expanse of the universe.
Can't say what we found
Even though we have explored so much, we still don't know what we will discover in the future.
Contributed by Connor N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.