Wanderlust Songs
For many people music is a huge part of their lives and I’m one of them. I love to dance, I love to sing and most importantly I love to be inspired. If there is one thing music does for everyone it is touch the senses. Music conjures up memories from the past, stirs up feelings and many of us connect these memories and feelings with the music that touches our live.
There are plenty of songs out there that conjure up my thirst for wanderlust, some new and some have been playing on my stereo for years. So, whether you’re looking for road trip songs to add to your playlist or you’re in need of some travel-themed music here are 8 wanderlust songs that on my travel playlist.
8 Wanderlust Songs to Remind You of Travel
Africa by Toto
There has never been a song that has resonated with me as much as Toto’s ‘Africa’. I’ve known the song my whole life and it has become my theme song pushing me towards a place I feel more connected to, yet still have yet to visit, then anywhere else in the world.
“He turned to me as if to say,
Hurry boy, it’s waiting there for you.”
“As sure as Kilimanjaro rises like Olympus above the Serengeti.”
Kokomo by The Beach Boys
I remember as a child the sunny, warm images that sprang to mind when I heard this song and still dream of visiting places like Bermuda and Jamaica.
“Cocktails and moonlit nights”
“We’ll be falling in love to the rhythm of the steel drum band.”
Istanbul (Not Constantinople) by The Four Lads
I remember singing the title of this song over and over again as a child when I first heard on the Tiny Toons cartoon, never realizing my later wanderlust to explore Istanbul.
On the Road Again by Willie Nelson
Every time I begin a road trip, no matter how long or short, I can’t help but sing the lyrics “on the road again.”
“Goin’ places that I’ve never been.
Seein’ things that I may never see again.”
Wake Me Up by Avicii
Ever since I first heard Wake Me Up I knew it was my new travelling song. Every time I hear it I long to set off on a new journey.
“I can’t tell where the journey will end
But I know where to start.”
“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.” ~ Plato
Don’t Stop Believing by Journey
Ever since I first heard this song I couldn’t help but fall in love as it inspires me to live life and keep moving, maybe because I can relate to that small town girl, living in a lonely world.
“took a midnight train
Goin’ anywhere”
Days are Numbers (The Traveller) by Alan Parsons Project
I think every traveller can relate to this song, always leaving town and the desire deep within that keeps telling us to go.
“When every moment seems to be a race against time
There’s always one more mountain left to climb.”
Holiday by Madonna
I must admit I was a huge Madonna fan growing up and even if you weren’t, how could you not bop to Holiday and dream of setting off on a new holiday.
“If we took a holiday
Took some time to celebrate
…it would be so nice.”
