Wherever I May Roam
San Francisco Symphony & Metallica Lyrics

And the road becomes my bride
I devote myself to the road and depend on it for my needs.

I have stripped of all but pride
I have given up worldly possessions for the sake of my freedom and pride.

So in her I do confide
I trust the road to support me and to lead me to where I need to go.

And she keeps me satisfied
The road provides me with all that I need to be happy and fulfilled.

Gives me all I need
The road provides me with everything I need to survive and to thrive.

And with dust in throat I crave
Despite the hardships and difficulties that come with traveling, I am driven to learn and explore.

Only knowledge will I save
The only thing that truly matters to me is the knowledge and experience I gain from my travels.

To this game you stay a slave
Those who stay in one place are limited and tied down by the constraints of their lives.

Rover, wanderer
I am a traveler who roams freely and explores new territories.

Nomad, vagabond
I am a wanderer who moves from place to place without a permanent home.

Call me what you will
You can label me with any name, but my identity is in my freedom to roam.

But I'll take my time anywhere
I am free and unconstrained, and I will move at my own pace wherever I go.

Free to speak my mind anywhere
I have the luxury of expressing my thoughts and ideas without fear or constraint.

Never find anywhere
I will never be tied down to one place or one way of doing things.

Anywhere I may roam
I am free to explore any land or culture that I desire.

Where I lay my head is home
I find comfort and contentment in the act of traveling and exploring, not in having a permanent home.

And the earth becomes my throne
I am at peace with the earth and its natural beauty.

I adapt to the unknown
I am able to be flexible and adaptable in new and unfamiliar places.

Under wandering stars I've grown
My experiences and growth have been shaped by the vast space and beauty of the night sky.

By myself but not alone
I may travel alone, but I am never truly alone as I find companionship with the beauty of the world.

I ask no one
I am self-sufficient and do not need to ask others for assistance or guidance.

And my ties are severed clean
I am completely free from the constraints of society and the expectations of others.

The less I have the more I gain
The less material possessions and attachments I have, the more I gain in freedom and independence.

Off the beaten path I reign
I find my own way and make my own path in life, rather than following a predetermined route.

Carved upon my stone
Even in death, my legacy will be one of freedom and exploration.

My body lie, but still I roam yeah yeah
I may pass away, but the spirit of my journey will continue to inspire others.

Wherever I may wander
No matter where I find myself, I am free to explore and discover new things.

(Wander, wander)
The act of wandering and exploring is a constant and integral part of my life.

Wherever I may roam (yeah yeah yeah)
I am free to roam and discover the world around me, leaving behind a legacy of exploration and independence.