His father was a drummer and a musician. For his 15th or 16th birthday, his father got him some time in his friend's recording studio. He made his first record, which was mostly sold to his friends and family. At Idyllwild School for the Arts, an international boarding school east of Los Angeles, he studied classical guitar. In his senior year of high school, he signed a record deal with Geffen Records. After graduation, he moved to LA and began working with producers such as John Alagia (John Mayer, Jason Mraz, Dave Matthews) and The Laboriel Brothers (Sting, Paul Mccartney). Other than an EP, none of the recordings he made with Geffen ever came out. He was dropped from the label in 2008.
Subsequently, he toured and played with acts such as Steel Pulse, The Wailers, Matisyahu, Stevie Nicks, Ben Harper, Colbie Caillat, Los Lobos, Ziggy Marley, Rusted Root, and many others.
His album, KALA, written in Hawaii and recorded in Los Angeles, was released on August 21, 2015. It debuted at No. 2 on the iTunes singer-songwriter chart.[1]
Released on June 1st, 2018, The Fruitful Darkness was Hall's first completely independent release.
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Wander
Trevor Hall Lyrics
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Where I come from, how the makers sowed it
The constellations, how we all connected
In the hall all rows intersected
True blue ocean, the meaning feels heavy
But I let go, I let go, stay ready
By the roots of my toes I am steady
My home is where I wander
My home is where I wander
My home is where I wander
My home is where I wander, body and soul
My home is where I wander
My home is where I wander
My home is where I wander
My home is where I wander, body and soul
Well the dreamer passed along a message
It′s been a long time friend since you've rested
I got a map to all things that you're guessing
Like the halo you′re constantly testing
A deep breath is the medicine I needin′
The elders asking me which wolf you feedin'
They got me roaming through all the four seasons
But their love is a love I believe in
My home is where I wander
My home is where I wander
My home is where I wander
My home is where I wander, body and soul
My home is where I wander
My home is where I wander
My home is where I wander
My home is where I wander, body and soul
My home is where I wander
My home is where I wander
My home is where I wander
My home is where I wander, body and soul
My home is where I wander
My home is where I wander
My home is where I wander
My home is where I wander, body and soul
The lyrics of Trevor Hall's song Wander focus on the themes of home and belonging. The song opens with the artist questioning where his home is and where he comes from. He wonders about the constellations and how they connect us all and about the makers who sowed it all. The next verse offers a juxtaposition between the true blue ocean and the feeling of being overwhelmed. The artist reminds himself to let go and stay ready and to remain grounded by the roots of his toes. He believes that he has plenty and doesn't take from the road.
In the following verses, the artist receives a message from a dreamer who suggests that he needs some rest. The dreamer tells him that they have a map to all the things he's guessing and all the things he's testing like the halo. The artist takes a deep breath, reminding himself that it is the medicine he needs. He listens to the elders who ask him which wolf he is feeding. He roams through all the four seasons, but he believes in the love of the elders.
Overall, Wander is a song that encourages the listener to embrace the concept of home. The song reminds us that our homes are where we wander, and our bodies and souls are where our real homes are. As we travel through life, we should remain grounded and continue searching for where our true homes are along the way.
Line by Line Meaning
And so I wonder, wonder where my home is
I am questioning where I truly belong in this world
Where I come from, how the makers sowed it
I am curious about my origins and how my environment was created
The constellations, how we all connected
I am pondering the interconnectedness of all beings throughout the universe
In the hall all rows intersected
I am realizing that everything in life is connected and interrelated
True blue ocean, the meaning feels heavy
The deep and vast nature of the ocean makes me feel small and insignificant
But I let go, I let go, stay ready
Despite feeling small, I am able to let go of my worries and stay prepared for whatever comes my way
By the roots of my toes I am steady
I am rooted and grounded, which gives me a sense of stability
I don't take from the road I've got plenty
I do not need to rely on external sources to find strength and abundance within myself
Well the dreamer passed along a message
Someone who had a vision or a dream has shared some important information with me
It's been a long time friend since you've rested
It has been a while since I have taken a break or relaxed
I got a map to all things that you're guessing
I have a guide or a plan to help me navigate the unknown or uncertain elements in my life
Like the halo you're constantly testing
Similar to how a halo constantly surrounds and follows one's head, I am constantly questioning or testing my beliefs
A deep breath is the medicine I needin'
Taking a moment to breathe deeply and relax is what I need to heal and feel better
The elders asking me which wolf you feedin'
I am being asked to consider which thoughts or emotions I am feeding and nourishing within myself
They got me roaming through all the four seasons
I am experiencing different phases and changes in my life, much like the four seasons
But their love is a love I believe in
I have faith and trust in the love and guidance of those who care for me
My home is where I wander, body and soul
Wherever I go and whatever I experience, I carry my sense of belonging with me both physically and spiritually
Writer(s): Seann Bowe, Trevor Hall
Contributed by Cooper E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Joe Meusburger
"Wander"
And so I wonder, wonder where my home is
Where I come from, how the makers sowed it
The constellations, how we all connected
In the hall all rows intersected
True blue ocean, the meaning feels heavy
But I let go, I let go, stay ready
By the roots of my toes I am steady
I don't take from the road I've got plenty
My home is where I wander
My home is where I wander
My home is where I wander
My home is where I wander, body and soul
My home is where I wander
My home is where I wander
My home is where I wander
My home is where I wander, body and soul
Well the dreamer passed along a message
It's been a long time friend since you've rested
I got a map to all things that you're guessing
Like the halo you're constantly testing
A deep breath is the medicine I needin'
The elders asking me which wolf you feedin'
They got me roaming through all the four seasons
But their love is a love I believe in
My home is where I wander
My home is where I wander
My home is where I wander
My home is where I wander, body and soul
My home is where I wander
My home is where I wander
My home is where I wander
My home is where I wander, body and soul
My home is where I wander
My home is where I wander
My home is where I wander
My home is where I wander, body and soul
My home is where I wander
My home is where I wander
My home is where I wander
My home is where I wander, body and soul
Collectionsguru213
So good as always. Love the meanings to all of these songs. Our home is our vessel, housing the truth of who we are. All knowledge, truth of who we are and so much more is here, stored within us. You just have to remember...Open into your energy, where all of this is waiting for you.
Renee Davies
Life isn't about where you wander.
L
This song has come out just in time where we're all struggling a bit during this trying time in life. This is deeply profound. As all of your music is. I never done so much self work on myself. And this song just fits the journey of my spirituality. Thank you for your beautiful and meaningful music. You've made it easy to believe in good things to come. 🤙🏻
Nkechi Alexander
Hey Trevor. Just wanted to tell you... I'm not your typical demographic, being an almost 55 year old African American female. But I think I own all your albums. It started a long while ago with 2 Songs, Origami and the Lime Tree, my go to songs for just feeling like falling in love.
And then later on, on my own spiritual path, I discovered more and more of your music just fit and spoke to me. Turns out I already owned most of my favorite new songs. My favorite favorite songs or the ones that are the most spiritual to me, are Forgive, Who you gonna turn to, Everything I need, Up there, A reminder, Sagittarius, Mother. I once listened to Everything I need on repeat while working for about 4 hours straight. You seem to have a song for every mood, every problem. On Pandora, I mostly just listen to Trevor Hall radio.... So it's you and others with music for the soul.
All this to say Thank you for incarnating and following the path you planned before birth. Your music, as well as some others, is a part of the spiritual revolution going on. May you continue to share your gift with the world.
*Nkechi, a listener.
Skywalktrice I AM
Beautiful💜🙌💥🙏
Jasmine Blanton
😁💚💜💙💛😁
Shawna R
Same! Almost 50 yo single mother of 6! I find that his music leads me home when I get lost 💜
Kabir
Masterpiece for sure! Trevor giving me a guidance. Thank you!
Koi Chinander
I love the cover!!
K A H
SOOO beautiful, luminous, and inspiring. L❤️VE!