Travelling
Travelling Lyrics
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My compass directing, electing, an open road with golden trees
But there's an old man in need on the ground, I try not to make a sound
He holds out his hand as I walk away, I hear him say
Please don't be a stranger in my place
Travelling come to a tavern for a momentary rest
I see the old man that I passed on the road in his distress
Let bygones be gone, it's all in the past, we raise a glass
Please don't be a stranger in my place
What if I could be what you wanted me to be
What if I could see what you wanted me to see
Come on and show me
Please don't be a stranger in my place
The song "Travelling" by the band Travelling tells the story of a traveler who is on a journey to explore the lesser-known roads. The singer of the song craves the freedom that comes with traveling and the adventure of discovering new places. The compass guides the traveler towards an open road with golden trees, indicating that the traveler is a free spirit, guided by inner intuition.
However, in the verse following the first, the traveler encounters an old man in need. The traveler tries to move away quietly, but the old man asks for help, indicating that the traveler is compassionate, too. The traveler hears the old man's plea of "Please don't be a stranger in my place," which triggers a sense of responsibility in the traveler's heart. It also shows that the traveler values the connection created by meeting new people and cherishing those relationships.
In the second verse, the traveler stops at a tavern, only to meet the same old man again. The old man invites the traveler to have a drink and says that he will pay for it. The old man wants to make peace with the traveler and move past their earlier encounter. The traveler feels relieved, and together, they raise a glass to put their differences behind them. As they do, they share a moment of happiness and camaraderie. The song ends on a hopeful note, with the old man asking the traveler not to be a stranger in his place.
Overall, the lyrics of the song "Travelling" beautifully capture the essence of travel and the connections created while on the road. The song illustrates how a chance encounter with a stranger can change someone's life and how these connections can help one grow.
Line by Line Meaning
Travelling the road, less known is where I want to be
I enjoy exploring unfamiliar paths and my compass leads me to an open road with beautiful trees
But there's an old man in need on the ground, I try not to make a sound
Although I want to continue my journey, I notice a helpless elderly man and try to avoid bothering him
He holds out his hand as I walk away, I hear him say
The old man reaches out to me and pleads for help as I continue on my journey
Please don't be a stranger in my place
The old man is in dire need and seeks assistance from me, someone he does not know but hopes will help him
Travelling come to a tavern for a momentary rest
I take a break from my journey and visit a nearby tavern for some relaxation
I see the old man that I passed on the road in his distress
To my surprise, I encounter the same old man who I tried to avoid on the road and he looks sad and troubled
As I turned to go I can hear him say, "Son, stay. Have a drink, I'll pay."
Despite my past avoidance, the old man insists that I stay for a drink and he will cover the tab
Let bygones be gone, it's all in the past, we raise a glass
The old man forgives my previous ignoring of him and we reminisce about the past, enjoying a drink together
What if I could be what you wanted me to be
I question how much I could change and transform myself to help the old man who is in need
What if I could see what you wanted me to see
I imagine what it would be like to experience the world from the old man's perspective and feel his pain and struggles
Come on and show me
I ask the old man to reveal more about his life and the difficulties he has faced so that I can understand him better
Please don't be a stranger in my place
After spending time with the old man, I realize how important it is to form connections with others and vow to not forget him or his story
Contributed by Isabella L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.