Wonderlust King

Gogol Bordello

About Wonderlust King

"Wonderlust King" is a song by gypsy punk band Gogol Bordello, written by frontman Eugene Hütz. It was released as the first and only single from 2007's Super Taranta!, and it was their fourth single overall.


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2007
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Back in the day yo as we learned
A man was not considered to be
Considered to be fully grown

Has he not gonna beyond the hills
Has he not crossed the 7 seas
Yeah, 7 seas at least

Now all them jokers kept around
Just like the scarecrows in hometown
Yeah, scarecrows in hometown
From screen to screen, them travelin'

But I'm a wonderlust king
I stay on the run, let me out, let me be gone
In the world beat up road sign
I saw new history of a time, new history of time

Through Siberian woods breaking up their neck
Breaking up their neck
Chinese moving in building discotheques
Building discotheques

Tran-Siberian sex toys and what not
Yeah, why not?
Oh well at least it's something different
From what they got in every other airport

Ja ne evrei, no koje-chto pohozge
Sovrat ne dast ni Yura ni Seryozga
Simple because I'm not a total gadjo
Da ja shut, ja tziratch, nu tak stozge?

I traveled the world looking for understanding
Of the times that we live in
Hunting and gathering first hand information
Challenging definitions of sin

I traveled the world looking for lovers
Of the ultimate beauty but never settled in

I'm a wonderlust king
I stay on the run, let me out, let me be gone
In the world beat up road sign
I saw new history of a time, new history of time

And presidents and billionaires and generals
They'll never know, they'll never know
What I have owned, what I have owned

I'm a wonderlust king

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Gogol Bordello

Gogol Bordello is a Gypsy punk band from the Lower East Side of Manhattan, formed in 1999 and known for theatrical stage shows and persistent touring. more »

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Written by: Eliot Ferguson, Eugene Hutz, Oren Kaplan, Sergey Ryabstev, Thomas Gobena, Yuri Lemeshev

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15 facts about this song

Song Identity
"Wonderlust King" is a song by the band Gogol Bordello from their fourth studio album "Super Taranta!".
Release Date
The song was released on July 10, 2007, along with the album.
Band Origin
Gogol Bordello is an American gypsy punk band from the Lower East Side of Manhattan.
Song Theme
The song expresses a yearning for travel and the craving to experience various cultures.
Genre Classification
It falls broadly under the punk genre, with clear influences of gypsy and folk music.
Chart Performance
"Wonderlust King" reached number 14 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart, making it the band's first song to chart in the USA.
Music Video
The music video for "Wonderlust King" was directed by Madonna's brother, Christopher Ciccone.
Band’s Signature Sound
The song is a perfect example of Gogol Bordello's blend of punk and Romani music, demonstrating their distinctive style.
Live Performances
During live performances, the band often extends the song, sometimes doubling its length, showcasing their energetic performance style.
Lyrics
The lyrics for "Wonderlust King" were written by the band's frontman, Eugene Hütz.
Album Popularity
"Super Taranta!" was listed as one of the Top 10 Albums of the Year by Time magazine in 2007.
Cultural Influence
"Wonderlust King", like many of Gogol Bordello's songs, is sung in English and includes elements of various Eastern European languages, reflecting the band's diverse cultural backgrounds.
Critical Reception
The song received positive reviews from critics, stand-out elements being the dynamic performance, infectious rhythms, and potent lyrics.
Fan Interpretation
Fans often interpret the song as capturing the unrestricted spirit of an inveterate globetrotter, marking the song as one of the band’s most emblematic tracks.
Social Message
Through "Wonderlust King", the band promotes the idea of a unified world, devoid of borders, reflecting their own experiences and philosophy.

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