A Pilgrim's Path
Rage Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴

This journey started long ago
When will it end?
I don't know

My ship's been stranded many times
I've missed some chances,
Yes, I know
My tale is not about a hero
Anyway, but the stone and the flute are
With me

A pilgrim's path

I was a boy when Arnie died.
He put it all in my hands

This was the time I had to leave
On this path with no release

Though I've been seeking for a lifetime
I don't know exactly what I'm searching for

A pilgrim's path

I have begun to settle down
Still there's a hole in my life.

This cannot be the reason why I was born
Restless heart

Maybe that I'm not alone here,
What will I find if I leave to seek new shores?

A pilgrim's path

Give me one more chance




Please don't leave me here
Show me what I missed

Overall Meaning

"A Pilgrim's Path" by Rage is a song about a person's journey through life, seeking something they cannot name or explain. The lyrics depict the singer's sense of aimlessness as they recount missed opportunities and failed attempts to discover their purpose. The song's title alludes to the idea of the "journey" being more important than the destination or the goal.


The singer acknowledges that their story is not that of a hero, but they carry with them a stone and a flute - perhaps symbolic of the burdens and the joys of their journey. The mention of Arnie's death implies that the singer has been on this path for a long time, and that they were given a responsibility that shaped their journey. However, even after all this time, the singer remains unsure of what they are looking for.


The final stanza expresses the singer's restlessness and their desire for another chance to find what they have missed. They wonder if leaving to seek "new shores" will reveal a purpose or a meaning to their journey.


Overall, the song is a poignant exploration of the human need for direction and purpose, set to powerful heavy metal music.


Line by Line Meaning

This journey started long ago
I began this journey a long time ago.


When will it end?
I do not know when this journey will end.


My ship's been stranded many times
I have faced many setbacks on my journey.


I've missed some chances,
I have failed to take advantage of some opportunities.


Yes, I know
I am aware of my mistakes.


My tale is not about a hero
My story is not one of a heroic figure.


Anyway, but the stone and the flute are
However, the stone and the flute are important to me.


With me
I carry them with me on my journey.


A pilgrim's path
I am on a path of pilgrimage.


I was a boy when Arnie died.
I was still young when Arnie passed away.


He put it all in my hands
He entrusted me with everything.


This was the time I had to leave
This was the time when I had to depart.


On this path with no release
I am on a path with no escape.


Though I've been seeking for a lifetime
I have been searching for a long time.


I don't know exactly what I'm searching for
However, I am not entirely sure of what I am looking for.


A pilgrim's path
I am still on a path of pilgrimage.


I have begun to settle down
I have started to calm down.


Still there's a hole in my life.
However, there is still something missing in my life.


This cannot be the reason why I was born
This cannot be the purpose of my existence.


Restless heart
My heart is still unsettled.


Maybe that I'm not alone here,
Perhaps, I am not the only one feeling this way.


What will I find if I leave to seek new shores?
What will I discover if I venture to new places?


A pilgrim's path
I am still on a path of pilgrimage.


Give me one more chance
Please give me another opportunity.


Please don't leave me here
Please do not abandon me here.


Show me what I missed
Help me uncover what I have overlooked.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PETER PEAVY WAGNER

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

Genre not found
Artist not found
Album not found
Song not found

More Versions