Yeah, I know I listen to the older stuff, but I wanna know what that song really means. I know that some songs don't have a point, but the lyrics are a little interesting "I strip to all but pride?!" is the song suggesting that he wanders around living with different people or what?
any thoughts greatly appreciated!
2006-09-11 10:32:18 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
The lyrics actually read "stripped of all but pride". Basically, you can compare it to the Biblical story of Cain and Able when Cain becomes the first vagabond after lying to God about killing his brother.
2006-09-11 10:34:26 · answer #1 · answered by Steel 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Wherever I May Roam Lyrics
2016-10-07 12:15:38 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That song is about being on tour. It was written at a time when Metallica were living on the road the majority of the year, going from city to city playing different venues.
2006-09-11 10:35:07 · answer #3 · answered by Rj 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its about a hard rock band traveling on the road. The specific line you mention, I think says "I am stripped of all but pride," which I think means when you're on the road dealing with the uncertainties of travel, sometimes all you have is pride.
BTW, I love Metallica. Great band.
2006-09-11 10:48:29 · answer #4 · answered by lmnop 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is a song based on an old drinking song, "wherever i may roam" it was about a guy traveling the world, and drinking, but the only thing that kept him together was that song, wich he love to sing everywhere. this song is something of a spoof, taking it to the hobo level, haha, i think that's right, and hope this helped
~Justsomeguy
2006-09-11 10:39:15 · answer #5 · answered by JustSomeGuy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Basically the guy's just a nomad. The part "I have stripped of all but pride" just refers to how he has nothing but his pride. He's living off of the land and he is perfectly content. He has no ties to anywhere and is not afraid of offending anyone.
2006-09-11 10:37:55 · answer #6 · answered by SkiGirl04 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's "I'm stripped of all but pride", I think it means wherever he is, it's home!
If you like stuff of off the Black album, check out their even older stuff, like of off "Master of Puppets", and "Ride the Lightning"! They both KICKASS!
2006-09-11 10:39:37 · answer #7 · answered by GirlsRGamers2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Excellent video, about their travels all around the world performing. So, to answer your question, yes, in a way.
Can you just imagine how many people they must meet "WHEREVER I MAY ROAM . "
2006-09-11 10:38:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a song about the road.He's in a rock band, "everywhere he lays his head is home.Don't read to much into it.
2006-09-11 10:35:57 · answer #9 · answered by guvner_46 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's a wanderer, nomad, vagabond call him what you will. Basically he has whats on his back and he wanders...homeless and happy I'd say.
2006-09-11 10:35:03 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋