Wanderer
Johnny Cash, U2
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I went out walking Through streets paved with gold Lifted some stones Saw the skin and bones Of a city without a soul I went out walking Under an atomic sky Where the ground won't turn And the rain it burns Like the tears when I said goodbye Yeah I went with nothing Nothing but the thought of you I went wandering I went drifting Through the capitals of tin Where men can't walk Or freely talk And sons turn their fathers in I stopped outside a church house Where the citizens like to sit They say they want the kingdom But they don't want God in it I went out riding Down that old eight lane I passed by a thousand signs Looking for my own name I went with nothing But the thought you'd be there too Looking for you I went out there In search of experience To taste and to touch And to feel as much As a man can Before he repents I went out searching Looking for one good man A spirit who would not bend or break Who would sit at his father's right hand I went out walking With a bible and a gun The word of God lay heavy on my heart I was sure I was the one Now Jesus, don't you wait up Jesus, I'll be home soon Yeah I went out for the papers Told her I'd be back by noon Yeah I left with nothing But the thought you'd be there too Looking for you Yeah I left with nothing Nothing but the thought of you I went wandering Oh ho
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Written by: ADAM CLAYTON, DAVE EVANS, LARRY MULLEN, PAUL HEWSON
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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11 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Wanderer" by Johnny Cash is classified under the genres 'Country' and 'Rock'.
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Album DetailsThe song "Wanderer" is from Johnny Cash's album 'American II: Unchained', which was released in 1996.
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Notable CollaborationsJohnny Cash recorded "Wanderer" in collaboration with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, who played as Cash's backup band on the album 'American II: Unchained'.
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ProducerThe historic producer Rick Rubin, who also founded the record label 'American Recordings', produced this song as well.
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Cover VersionThe song "Wanderer" is a cover of U2's song "The Wanderer" from their 1993 album 'Zooropa'. Johnny Cash was invited by U2 to perform the lead vocals.
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Chart PerformanceWhile the individual song didn't chart, the album 'American II: Unchained' peaked at number 23 on the Billboard Country Albums chart.
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Johnny Cash's VoiceThe song is notable for Johnny Cash's deep, gravelly voice which adds a sense of somberness to the lyrics.
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Music VideoThe music video for "The Wanderer" features scenes from the movie 'The Postman' starring Kevin Costner.
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Song ThemeSimilar to much of Cash's work, "Wanderer" deals with themes of loneliness, introspection, and the search for spiritual fulfillment.
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Live PerformancesJohnny Cash didn't perform the song live frequently. However, it remains a favorite among fans and is still played on radio stations worldwide.
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ImpactThe song helped to revitalize Johnny Cash's career in the 1990s, contributing to his late-career resurgence.
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