Adventure
Rupert Holmes Lyrics


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Everywhere I turn, there are people just like me,
All searching, desperately, for adventure.
Risking life and limb in a million daring deeds,
For everybody needs their adventure.
But little do they know
There's adventure in the eyes
Of a young and unknown love
On an unexpected street.
Though you never meant to meet,
You take hold of this surprise
And you learn each other's name.
Soon you're in the game once again,
And then...

Don't get taken in by some made-up movie
Who copies what we are: we're adventure.
In a quiet day, you will find a sudden turn.
To follow it, you'll learn, is adventure.
In a stranger's face,
In the corner of a smile,
In a shop you'd never seen,
In a street you'd thought you'd known,
In a voice upon the phone
Who you accidentally dial ...
There's a hundred turns each day.
Soon you're on your way once again,
And then ...

And I stand in total awe at the simplest things that
people say and do.




I think true adventure lies in the ins and outs of those
like me and you.

Overall Meaning

The song "Adventure" by Rupert Holmes explores the idea that adventure can be found in unexpected places and situations, rather than solely through daring physical feats. The opening lines describe the common human desire for adventure, with people searching for it "desperately" and risking "life and limb" to find it. However, the song suggests that adventure can also be found in "the eyes of a young and unknown love on an unexpected street." In other words, adventure can be found in the small moments of connection and surprise that happen in everyday life.


The chorus encourages listeners not to be taken in by "some made-up movie" that merely copies what adventure is supposed to look like. Instead, the song emphasizes the importance of being open to unexpected experiences and turns, even if they seem insignificant at first. The final verse reinforces this message, with the singer expressing his admiration for the "simplest things that people say and do." To him, true adventure is found in the everyday moments of life shared by ordinary people.


Line by Line Meaning

Everywhere I turn, there are people just like me,
The world is full of individuals who are searching for adventure just like me.


All searching, desperately, for adventure.
Everyone is desperately looking for an adventure in their lives.


Risking life and limb in a million daring deeds,
People are willing to put their lives in danger and take risks to have an adventure.


For everybody needs their adventure.
Every person has a need for adventure in their lives.


But little do they know
People are unaware that there are other ways to find adventure.


There's adventure in the eyes
One can find adventure in the eyes of someone else.


Of a young and unknown love
Adventure can be found in the form of a new love interest.


On an unexpected street.
Adventure can come from a place or situation that was not anticipated.


Though you never meant to meet,
Even if you did not intend to meet someone, it can still lead to an adventure.


You take hold of this surprise
Embrace this unexpected event, and it could lead to an adventure.


And you learn each other's name.
Getting to know someone new can be an adventure in itself.


Soon you're in the game once again,
After finding adventure through a new person, you are ready to find more adventure.


And then...
There is always more adventure to be had.


Don't get taken in by some made-up movie
Do not be fooled by movies and their representation of adventure.


Who copies what we are: we're adventure.
Adventure cannot be replicated or copied; it is unique to each person's experience.


In a quiet day, you will find a sudden turn.
Even on an ordinary day, an opportunity for adventure could appear unexpectedly.


To follow it, you'll learn, is adventure.
By following a new path or activity, you can find an adventure you never expected.


In a stranger's face,
Even the face of a stranger can lead to an adventure.


In the corner of a smile,
A smile could lead to an unexpected adventure.


In a shop you'd never seen,
Exploring new shops or stores can result in a unique adventure.


In a street you'd thought you'd known,
Even a familiar street can have new adventures waiting to be discovered.


In a voice upon the phone
A phone call, even accidentally dialed, can lead to an adventure.


Who you accidentally dial ...
Adventure can begin when a call is made to the wrong number.


There's a hundred turns each day.
Every day offers many opportunities to experience adventure.


Soon you're on your way once again,
If you are open to finding adventure, you will always find a way to experience it.


And then ...
There is always more adventure to be had and experienced.


And I stand in total awe at the simplest things that people say and do.
Adventure can come from the small things that people do or say, and it can be awe-inspiring.


I think true adventure lies in the ins and outs of those like me and you.
Adventure is unique to every individual, and it can be found in the everyday experiences of regular people.




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