To me this song is about someone wandering through life - reflecting on their place within it, their sense of being always being a stranger without a real 'home', and the unpredictable ups and downs of a life's twists and turns.
I love the imagery of "zigzagging toward the light." To me it means having a vague sense of your values and life direction ("the light"), but taking an imperfect 'scenic route' ("zigzagging") to get wherever you're headed - riddled with mistakes, lessons, and surprises... And being content with this imperfect journey, singing your carefree "bounder's song" the entire way.
The vibe is equal parts lonely, nostalgic, optimistic, and at peace.
To me this song is about someone wandering through life - reflecting on their place within it, their sense of being always being a stranger without a real 'home', and the unpredictable ups and downs of a life's twists and turns.
I love the imagery of "zigzagging toward the light." To me it means having a vague sense of your values and life direction ("the light"), but taking an imperfect 'scenic route' ("zigzagging") to get wherever you're headed - riddled with mistakes, lessons, and surprises... And being content with this imperfect journey, singing your carefree "bounder's song" the entire way.
The vibe is equal parts lonely, nostalgic, optimistic, and at peace.