perspective

was reading through Anis's blog yesterday and saw these words in the title:

"Rover, wanderer, Nomad, vagabond, Call me what you will... Anywhere I roam... Where I lay my head is home..."

they seemed familiar but in the beginning i couldn't quite remember when i'd seen them before. i soon realised though that they are from the lyrics of one of the coolest metallica songs, which i last heard at least 10 years ago, if you exclude their gig in athens back in 1999. the song is called "wherever i may roam".

then it was just a song i liked.
today i realise it's more like a song the describes an important part of my life.

the lyrics are here for whoever wants to read. enjoy.

(whispering)..And the road becomes my bride..
(is louder)...and the road becomes my bride
I have stripped of all but pride
so in her I do confide
and she keeps me satisfied
gives me all I need

...and with dust in throat I crave
only knowledge will I save
to this game you stay a slave
rover wanderer
nomad vagabond
call me what you will

but I'll take my time anywhere
I'm free to speak my mind anywhere
and I'll redefine anywhere
anywhere I roam
where I lay my head is home, yeah

(whispering) ...and the earth becomes my throne
...and the earth becomes my throne
I adapt to the unknown
under wandering stars I've grown
by myself but not alone
I ask no one

...and my ties are severed clean,
the less I have the more I gain
off this beaten path I reign
rover wanderer
nomad vagabond
call me what you will

but I'll take my time anywhere
I'm free to speak my mind anywhere
and I'll never mind anywhere
anywhere I roam
where I lay my head is home (x3)

carved upon my stone
my body lie, but still I roam yeah
wherever I may roam