{"id":34429,"date":"2024-05-21T12:07:10","date_gmt":"2024-05-21T12:07:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/idea.membrane.com\/songwriter\/?p=34429"},"modified":"2024-05-21T12:07:10","modified_gmt":"2024-05-21T12:07:10","slug":"travelin-what-a-trip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/kingarthur.com\/songwriter\/2024\/05\/21\/travelin-what-a-trip\/","title":{"rendered":"Travelin&#8217; (What a Trip)"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/kingarthur.com\/MegaEpix-Enormous\/multimedia\/Travelin__What-a-Trip.mp3\"> Travelin&#8217;__(What a Trip).mp3<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/kingarthur.com\/MegaEpix-Enormous\/multimedia\/Travelin__What-a-Trip.mp4\"> Travelin&#8217;__(What a Trip).mp4<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Travelin&#8217;, what at trip<br \/>\nTravelin&#8217;, let &#8216;er rip<\/p>\n<p>[Verse 1]<br \/>\nTravelin&#8217;, what a trip<br \/>\nTraveling, quite a bit<br \/>\nThrough space-time<br \/>\nTime and space<br \/>\nWith the human race<br \/>\nSetting the pace<\/p>\n<p>[Chorus]<br \/>\nIf they only knew<br \/>\nWhere they were going<br \/>\nFoolishness<br \/>\nWould be less showing<br \/>\n(Longing for knowing)<\/p>\n<p>[Verse 2]<br \/>\nDoesn&#8217;t matter who you are<br \/>\nIf you gravel afar<br \/>\nIf you&#8217;ve got a home<br \/>\nOr living on your own<\/p>\n<p>[Bridge]<br \/>\nMoving through space-time<br \/>\nTime and space<br \/>\nWith the human race<br \/>\nSetting the pace<\/p>\n<p>[Break]<br \/>\nI am.<br \/>\nI think;<br \/>\ntherefore,<br \/>\nOnce more<\/p>\n<p>[Verse 3]<br \/>\nTravelin&#8217;, what a trip<br \/>\nTraveling, quite a bit<br \/>\nThrough space-time<br \/>\nTime and space<br \/>\nWith the human race<br \/>\nSetting the pace<\/p>\n<p>[Bridge]<br \/>\nLife, a profound journey<br \/>\nFor you? (For me.)<br \/>\nI am<br \/>\n(Spacetime) continuum<br \/>\nInterconnectedness<br \/>\nOf time and space<br \/>\nThe human race (setting the pace)<br \/>\nAl la carte<br \/>\nDescartes<br \/>\nIn part<br \/>\nYou and me<br \/>\nShaping destiny<\/p>\n<p>[Chorus]<br \/>\nIf they only knew<br \/>\nWhere they were going<br \/>\nFoolishness<br \/>\nWould be less showing<br \/>\n(Longing for knowing)<\/p>\n<p>[Outro]<br \/>\nI am.<br \/>\nI think;<br \/>\ntherefore,<br \/>\nExplore!<\/p>\n<p>ABOUT THE SONG<br \/>\nThis song explores themes of existence, the journey through life, and the nature of the spacetime continuum. Let&#8217;s break down the lyrics to interpret its meaning:<\/p>\n<h3>Verse 1<\/h3>\n<p>&#8220;Travelin&#8217;, what a trip Traveling, quite a bit Through space-time Time and space With the human race Setting the pace&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The first verse sets the scene for a journey, both literal and metaphorical. The mention of &#8220;space-time&#8221; and &#8220;time and space&#8221; refers to the four-dimensional continuum in which all events occur, emphasizing the intertwined nature of time and space. The &#8220;human race setting the pace&#8221; suggests that humanity is actively moving forward, shaping its own destiny.<\/p>\n<h3>Chorus<\/h3>\n<p>&#8220;If they only knew Where they were going Foolishness Would be less showing (Longing for knowing)&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The chorus reflects a sense of existential questioning. It implies that if people understood their ultimate destination or purpose in life, they would act with more wisdom and less folly. The &#8220;longing for knowing&#8221; highlights a deep desire for understanding and meaning.<\/p>\n<h3>Verse 2<\/h3>\n<p>&#8220;Doesn&#8217;t matter who you are If you gravel afar If you&#8217;ve got a home Or living on your own&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>This verse suggests that the journey through life is universal, affecting everyone regardless of their circumstances. Whether one travels far (&#8220;gravel afar&#8221;), has a stable home, or lives independently, the experience of moving through space-time is a shared human experience.<\/p>\n<h3>Bridge<\/h3>\n<p>&#8220;Moving through space-time Time and space With the human race Setting the pace&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The bridge reiterates the themes of movement and progress within the spacetime continuum. It emphasizes the collective journey of humanity.<\/p>\n<h3>Break<\/h3>\n<p>&#8220;I am. I think; therefore, Once more&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>This break references Ren\u00e9 Descartes&#8217; famous philosophical statement, &#8220;Cogito, ergo sum&#8221; (&#8220;I think, therefore I am&#8221;). It underscores the concept of self-awareness and existence. The addition of &#8220;Once more&#8221; suggests a recurring cycle or continuous journey of self-discovery and existence.<\/p>\n<h3>Verse 3<\/h3>\n<p>&#8220;Travelin&#8217;, what a trip Traveling, quite a bit Through space-time Time and space With the human race Setting the pace&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The final verse repeats the opening lines, reinforcing the idea of life as a journey through the dimensions of time and space, with humanity collectively navigating and influencing this journey.<\/p>\n<h3>Overall Interpretation<\/h3>\n<p>The song portrays life as a profound journey through the spacetime continuum, emphasizing the interconnectedness of time and space. It reflects on the universal human experience of searching for meaning and understanding. The repetition of traveling &#8220;through space-time&#8221; with &#8220;the human race setting the pace&#8221; highlights the active role humanity plays in shaping its destiny. The philosophical elements, such as the reference to Descartes, add depth to the contemplation of existence and self-awareness.<\/p>\n<h3>From the album &#8220;Right Now&#8221; by <a href=\"http:\/\/membrane.com\/The_Beatless_Sense_Mongers\/\">The Beatless Sense Mongers<\/a><\/h3>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/kingarthur.com\/MegaEpix-Enormous\/\">MegaEpix Enormous<\/a><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Travelin&#8217;__(What a Trip).mp3 Travelin&#8217;__(What a Trip).mp4 Travelin&#8217;, what at trip Travelin&#8217;, let &#8216;er rip [Verse 1] Travelin&#8217;, what a trip Traveling, quite a bit Through space-time Time and space With the human race Setting the pace [Chorus] If they only knew Where they were going Foolishness Would be less showing (Longing for knowing) [Verse 2] [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[3,9,14,3955,24],"tags":[546,563,3968],"class_list":["post-34429","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-4d-music","category-daniel","category-lyrics","category-megaepix-enormous","category-the-beatless-sense-mongers","tag-mp4","tag-music-videos","tag-right-now"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/kingarthur.com\/songwriter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34429","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/kingarthur.com\/songwriter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/kingarthur.com\/songwriter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/kingarthur.com\/songwriter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/kingarthur.com\/songwriter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=34429"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"http:\/\/kingarthur.com\/songwriter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34429\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":34445,"href":"http:\/\/kingarthur.com\/songwriter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34429\/revisions\/34445"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/kingarthur.com\/songwriter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=34429"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/kingarthur.com\/songwriter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=34429"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/kingarthur.com\/songwriter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=34429"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}