Sojourner

Story Behind The Song

Life.

Song Description

For those whose hearts can't find a home and long for something more, Sojourner offers consolation in the common journey.

Song Length 3:48 Genre Folk - Americana, Country - Americana
Tempo Medium Fast (131 - 150) Lead Vocal Male Vocal
Mood Relaxed, Moving Subject Life, Trains
Similar Artists James Taylor, John Mayer Language English
Era 2000 and later

Lyrics

Verse 1
I can't escape this discontent
My life is perfect but I can't sit still
Every indication says the tortoise wins this race
But this wild hare ain't so sure

Verse 2
We're only here for a little while
This ain't our home we're just a passin' thru
A temporary stop on this transcendental train
The call is coming for you too

Chorus:
Sojourner journey on
Sojourner sing your song
If we learn best from the sum of our mistakes
I guess I'd best be movin' on
Sojourner journey on

The lyric was difficult to understand. Some lines were crystal clear, but the hook/title (I'm assuming the title) was almost impossible to decipher until right near the end. It was a pleasant listen, but if the vocal had been better, I would have had a better overall opinion. Respectfully submitted, CowboySlim

I hear a really great vocal. Nice arrangement. I like the stop in the song. I like the banjo and the fiddle in the background. This song has great lyrics.

A real Folk Song, hauntingly beautiful. The instrumentation is faultless, I have to call it simply delicious - I want to hear it again and then again. The voice is raspy and more than pleasant, as it smoothly sings the words - evocative and haunting too. It is a lovely song, I wish you all the best of luck.

Great start, love the fiddle intro. The song holds your interest. Tortoise & hare = Great
The vocal builds and gets stronger and is song with more conviction as it gets into the depth of the journey. Love the little tinkle of the banjo later on also.
Very nice tune, well written, sung and performed!!

Lyrics S. R. Dugan Music S. R. Dugan
Producer S. R. Dugan Publisher S. R. Dugan
Performance S. R. Dugan Label S. R. Dugan
This track is on 1 Member Playlists
Playlist Creator Playlist Name Date Added
Ionut Mirel Udrea Best Folk - Americana Songs 9/1/2015

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