I Travel
Simple Minds Lyrics

Cities, buildings falling down
The urban landscape is in disarray with city centers and architectural structures collapsing or crumbling.

Ideal homes falling down
Even the societal vision of a perfect home is collapsing along with the actual buildings.

These pictures I see on the wall
The images on the walls seem to depict a moment in time, but they could be distorted or from long ago.

Timeless leaders stand so tall
In contrast to the previous lines, leaders remain a constant presence though they may appear superhumanly tall and unchanging.

Assassin in a hit and run
Violence is enacted unpredictably or surreptitiously, with perpetrators striking and fleeing the scene.

Asia steals a new born son
Asian culture is taking away or influencing a new generation in a powerful way.

Evacuees and refugees
People are displaced and seeking safety from conflict or other disasters.

Presidents and monarchies
The powers that be, whether in elected or inherited positions, remain in place during these times of transition and turmoil.

Travel round
The artist travels constantly, never staying in one place for too long.

I travel round
The artist emphasizes their own mobility in this constantly changing world.

Decadence and pleasure towns
Not all destinations are in ruins; some include luxurious locales for pleasure-seeking travelers.

Tragedies, luxuries, statues, parks and galleries
The locations encountered during these travels range from poignant to opulent, with many opportunities for cultural or artistic appreciation.

Europe has a language problem
Communication among countries in Europe is challenging, highlighting the diversity and fragmentation of cultures there.

Talk, talk, talk, talk, talking on
Despite this linguistic diversity, everybody seems to be engaged in endless discussions.

In central Europe
These language issues may be particularly acute in the central regions of Europe.

Men are marching
There is a sense of forward motion in the region, with men leading the way.

Marching on and marching on
The idea of progress and further development is emphasized through this repetition.

Love songs playing in the restaurants
Even in the midst of upheaval, people are still experiencing the joys of love and companionship.

Airport playing 'Bi Some Lo'
Despite the cultural and linguistic barriers, this popular song is played at the airport - perhaps a sign of global connectivity and commonality.

America has a language problem
The language barriers experienced in Europe are also present in America.

Euro-Bureau-Interpol
This organization is involved in law enforcement across borders in Europe, pointing to the complexities of international relations.

Making love to the criminals
The artist seems to be using hyperbole to describe the shady dealings happening across borders.

Asia has a language problem
This issue of linguistic barriers appears to be widespread, affecting not just Europe or America, but also Asia.

And on and on and on and on and on and on and on
The repetition here underlines the persistent and endless nature of these cultural and societal challenges.