Wanderlust
Solar Fragment Lyrics


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Have you ever seen forests and hills?
A traveller once spoke
And in his eyes, there was a glint
Yet unknown feelings it evoked
He told me tales of places and times
Enchanted heart, a splinter in mind
With every word and with every smile
My past became a foolish waste of life

A further day has been born in the night
And with it comes the change
My meditations enlightened my views
I'm longing for those lands so strange
Duty says: Attend to me!
You have your task, you must not flee!
But freedom cries: Let me out!
So in the end I leave without a doubt Defying the dreams I have
Into the light I go
May fortune be my friend

On this journey, miles and miles
Where is my path?
What lies beyond these mountains
Framing my desire?
Oh, I won't return
Until foreign seems my homeland
And I've found
The end of wanderlust

On the mantelpiece I left a note
Waving my fellows goodbye
They might even have liked to ensue
But that's not the gist of why And so I write this book on my own
Heading for the things yet to come
Gentle breeze, I close my eyes
I feel it now, my spirit starts to fly

Defying the dreams I have...

On this journey, miles and miles...

And now I stand
Among the oaks of ancient times
And I begin to understand
The light in his eyes





On this journey, miles and miles...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Solar Fragment's song Wanderlust explore the theme of wanderlust and the desire to explore the vastness and diversity of the world. The song begins with a conversation with a traveler who shares stories of his adventures and the enchantment he felt in exploring new places. The singer of the song is inspired by the traveler's tales and begins to feel a sense of regret for not having ventured out into the world more. The conflict arises between a sense of duty and the desire for freedom to explore the unknown. The singer finally chooses to follow his wanderlust and sets out on a journey of self-discovery, leaving behind his mundane life.


As he embarks on the journey, the singer is unaware of what lies ahead beyond the mountains framing his desire. He knows he has to travel miles and miles, but he is willing to leave his homeland and embrace the foreignness. The song ends on an optimistic note as the singer stands among the oaks of ancient times, having gained a better understanding of the light in the traveler's eyes.


The song's lyrics and melody are tied together, and the music complements the theme of wanderlust perfectly. The song is a tribute to those who seek adventure and a life beyond the ordinary, and as such, is relatable to many people.


Line by Line Meaning

Have you ever seen forests and hills?
The opening question asks whether the listener has ever experienced the beauty of nature.


A traveller once spoke
The song introduces a character who has traveled and has stories to share.


And in his eyes, there was a glint
The traveler's eyes reflect his sense of wonder and excitement.


Yet unknown feelings it evoked
The listener is moved by the stories, excited and curious about what else is out there.


He told me tales of places and times
The traveler shares his knowledge of different places and historical periods.


Enchanted heart, a splinter in mind
The listener becomes enamored with the idea of travel, can't stop thinking about it.


With every word and with every smile
The traveler's stories and demeanor captivate the listener.


My past became a foolish waste of life
The listener regrets not having traveled before, sees it as a waste of time.


A further day has been born in the night
The next day has started, even if it's still dark outside.


And with it comes the change
The start of a new day symbolizes a fresh start or new chapter.


My meditations enlightened my views
The listener thinks about travel and realizes how important it is to them.


I'm longing for those lands so strange
The idea of visiting unfamiliar places is highly appealing to the listener.


Duty says: Attend to me!
There are responsibilities or obligations that are holding the listener back from traveling.


You have your task, you must not flee!
The listener feels obligated to fulfill their responsibilities.


But freedom cries: Let me out!
The desire for freedom to travel becomes overwhelming.


So in the end I leave without a doubt
The listener resolves to travel, without hesitation or doubt.


Defying the dreams I have
The listener is defying fears or doubts about traveling.


Into the light I go
The listener sets out on this journey, or adventure.


May fortune be my friend
The listener hopes for good luck or success on the journey.


On this journey, miles and miles
A reminder that the journey will be long and potentially difficult.


Where is my path?
The listener wrestles with the uncertainty of where the journey may lead them.


What lies beyond these mountains
The listener wonders what they will find when they venture beyond obstacles.


Framing my desire?
These mountains are obstructing the listener's desire to travel further.


Oh, I won't return
The listener has no intention of returning home until they've fully satisfied their wanderlust.


Until foreign seems my homeland
The listener hopes to explore enough until their own home feels foreign to them.


And I've found
The listener is seeking a specific or undefined destination on their journey.


The end of wanderlust
The listener is looking to end their wandering, but only after they have fully satisfied their desire for travel.


On the mantelpiece I left a note
The listener leaves a note behind for those they are leaving behind.


Waving my fellows goodbye
The listener says goodbye to companions that may have wanted to join them on their journey.


They might even have liked to ensue
The listener thinks that others may have wanted to join them, but ultimately decided they were not ready for travel.


But that's not the gist of why
The reason for setting out on the journey is not because they want others to follow, but because of their own desire for adventure.


And so I write this book on my own
The listener is chronicling their journey in writing.


Heading for the things yet to come
The listener is looking forward to what lies ahead on their journey.


Gentle breeze, I close my eyes
The listener takes a moment to pause and reflect on their journey.


I feel it now, my spirit starts to fly
The listener feels the thrill of their journey and the sense of freedom it brings.


And now I stand
The listener has arrived at their destination.


Among the oaks of ancient times
The landscape around the listener is made up of old trees - this could be a specific reference to a place they have arrived at.


And I begin to understand
The listener's experience has given them insight or understanding into their own desires or the world around them.


The light in his eyes
This could refer back to the traveler who first introduced the listener to the idea of wanderlust.




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