Wonderlust King
Gogol Bordello
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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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Written by: Eliot Ferguson, Eugene Hutz, Oren Kaplan, Sergey Ryabstev, Thomas Gobena, Yuri Lemeshev
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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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!".
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Release DateThe song was released on July 10, 2007, along with the album.
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Band OriginGogol Bordello is an American gypsy punk band from the Lower East Side of Manhattan.
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Song ThemeThe song expresses a yearning for travel and the craving to experience various cultures.
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Genre ClassificationIt falls broadly under the punk genre, with clear influences of gypsy and folk music.
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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.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Wonderlust King" was directed by Madonna's brother, Christopher Ciccone.
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Band’s Signature SoundThe song is a perfect example of Gogol Bordello's blend of punk and Romani music, demonstrating their distinctive style.
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Live PerformancesDuring live performances, the band often extends the song, sometimes doubling its length, showcasing their energetic performance style.
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LyricsThe lyrics for "Wonderlust King" were written by the band's frontman, Eugene Hütz.
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Album Popularity"Super Taranta!" was listed as one of the Top 10 Albums of the Year by Time magazine in 2007.
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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.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received positive reviews from critics, stand-out elements being the dynamic performance, infectious rhythms, and potent lyrics.
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Fan InterpretationFans 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.
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Social MessageThrough "Wonderlust King", the band promotes the idea of a unified world, devoid of borders, reflecting their own experiences and philosophy.
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