The Traveller
The Fedz Lyrics

Now take a good look over there and tell me what you see
The singer poses a question about observation.

You see a frustrated man who's sick and tired of life, and no dreams
The singer explains what someone else sees, a man who has little hope.

He's got no food, no house, no bed
The singer lists the things the man lacks.

Them say life is sweet and the problem's all in his head
The artist references what some people say about life and the man's struggles.

Now [?] we should dream of paradise
The artist references something unclear or inaudible that people suggest.

When I listen closer I realize they were telling lies
The singer contradicts what people say about paradise and reveals they are not truthful.

"Don't worry, be happy"
The singer quotes something someone else says.

Now that's a joke
The artist dismisses the idea of not worrying and being happy as a joke.

Help me, 'cause my luck is down
The artist asks for help during a difficult time.

My wings no longer fly
The artist uses a metaphor to express their loss of freedom and mobility.

My eyes no longer cry
The singer uses another metaphor, saying they can no longer express emotions and are numb.

Don't pretend you don't see
The artist encourages others to acknowledge their struggle.

I took a bad turn and found myself going down the wrong way
The singer describes making a wrong decision or experiencing difficulty.

I woke up on a park bench wonderin' if it was a friday
The singer references a difficult experience of waking up in an unfamiliar place and not knowing the day.

Move on, can't stop, shit
The singer tells themselves to keep going despite the hardships and uses an expletive for emphasis.

I'm on a five-oh's [?], what happened to me?
The artist makes a reference to a place or situation that is unclear and asks themselves how they ended up there.

I guess nobody's interested to knowin' my name
The artist feels unnoticed and unimportant.

And no one cares about you unless you have game
The singer believes society only values those who are successful.

What you see is what you get
The singer expresses the idea that they are genuine and not pretending to be someone else.

I ain't too proud to [?]
The artist references something they are not too proud to do or admit.

Help me, man I'm sinking so fast
The artist repeats their request for help, emphasizing the urgency of their situation.

Help me 'Cause I need, I need a little help Help me I need a little help, I Help me 'Cause I'm sinking fast Help me Oh
The artist repeats their plea for help multiple times in the chorus.