The Wanderlust Lyrics

Lyric discussion by frojabotta 

Cover art for The Wanderlust lyrics by Flogging Molly

the word wanderlust is derived from german, wander meaning to hike and lust meaning to desire. Literally it translates a desire or passion to hike, but taken figuratively it means an urge to travel. I think the line "Do you still walk the streets at night? With the wanderlust you fight" perfectly describes the struggle of having a strong urge to go around the world and explore life, yet having to deal with leaving great friends and familiar homes.