Blues Traveler - Look Around Lyrics






You'll get no answer from me
About what I want or what I get
Brave enough to speak afraid to see
Confuse the issue till you forget

And I've tried
To finally decide
Why
I'm in your face

And if you can't already tell
I am unable to let things go
I'm told I do it very well
But more important you should know

That all the same
You've got no one to blame
But yourself
If you call that a waste

Cause it ain't me
That's been hurting you inside
And if you've learned
You'll know much more than I

That you're gonna have to go and find it
You'll have to dig beneath the ground
You'll have to unearth every ugly stone
That kept you on your own
And simply put them down
You're gonna have to look around

You'll get no answer from me
About what I get or what I want
That was enough to make her leave
She's not the first one come and gone

And I don't care
Buyer beware
Of me
Cause it might get rough

If you want peace then live alone
If you wanna hide then find a stage
Each a brief but perfect home
To accommodate your rage

And sometimes
In the midst of all my crimes
I feel lost
Or have I lost enough

Remaining friends
Remind me as they say
It's up to you
The things you throw away

And still you're gonna have to go and find it
You'll have to dig beneath the ground
You'll have to unearth every ugly stone
That kept you on your own
And simply put them down
You're gonna have to look around
You're gonna have to look around

You're gonna have to look around





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  1. b.... ....

    of all the songs I've ever heard, these are my favorite lyrics. As a former performing musician, the line "If you want peace then live alone / if you want to hide then find a stage / each a brief but perfect home / to accommodate your rage" is one of the most intellectual things that has ever been in music. This whole song is worthy of a semester at Cornell. So incredible.

  2. l.... c....

    John Popper the love of my life, every word he writes I've lived and and it hurts...

  3. A.... N....

    This song is awesome. I’ve always loved it.

  4. D.... C....

    #CarlaCorrea

  5. C.... K....

    Take a listen Debra .

  6. M.... V....

    Cuantos recuerdos y emociones, un tema inmenso...

  7. D.... D....

    In my opinion, one of the most crystal-sad songs in all rock music

  8. c.... ....

    Such a great singer

  9. r.... ....

    It's about Bobby

  10. V.... H....

    A Masterpiece

  11. S.... H....

    Goosebump Song!

  12. R.... M....

    Simply an under the radar MASTERPIECE, poetry at its best.

  13. C.... L....

    This song is a gift

  14. L.... W....

    Lying on a beach back home in the Caribbean with a joint going, rum & tonic w lime......essence of bliss........lyrics & guitar solo.....mellows the soul as you float to musical heaven!!!!!

    L.... W....

    My all time favorite Blues Traveler song

  15. L.... M....

    Amazing!! 💙✨💫

  16. R.... H....

    And they gave Obama the Nobel prize... SMDH

  17. A.... R....

    This song is in my bones. "It ain't me, that has been hurting you inside...", resonates with me deeply.

  18. J.... C....

    Why aren’t they in the Hall of Fame?

    J.... C....

    First the grunge bands😉

  19. w.... b....

    This is my favorite vocal by Popper; I believe he did the guitar solo also.

    w.... b....

    Yes, he did the solo. And well.

  20. M.... ....

    This song and Just Wait are incredible!  Popper is an amazing songwriter and lyricist, this band is so underrated it's pathetic.  Never get tired of this CD, had it cranked in the car all day today, just stunning musicianship!

  21. C.... ....

    An absolute masterpiece.

  22. d.... ....

    How is this NOT the song John Popper is known for? Jesus Christ . . .

  23. A.... M....

    Most underrated band ever. I've seen them twice. They were outstanding.

    A.... M....

    Andy Maynard I've seen them countless times since the mid nineties. They are never less than stellar. Large or small venues. Life long fan. Popper is a one of a kind song writer.

    A.... M....

    i believe you! Most underrated band ever!

  24. S.... ....

    "If you want peace then live alone"... some good stuff right there., John popper is a very underrated song writer

    S.... ....

    This song is so ridiculously good... and the lyrics!!! Awesome 😲

    S.... ....

    The raw emotion in Poppers singing is just heart stopping!  This is how to write songs!  Just Damn!

    S.... ....

    Came here because I was thinking of this lyric today. So many people frustrated by people around them think it'll be better if they move somewhere else, but people will be there too, and you'll have the same problems in a new place. Gotta look inward, people!

    S.... ....

    Underrated song writer and singer, his voice is amazing.

    S.... ....

    O I agree and I also think he is a phenomenal song writer as well as the very best harmonica player in the world by a long hike...

  25. T.... ....

    Easily one of the finest songs yet written. A timeless classic that never fails to pull water from my eyes.

    T.... ....

    Innit! No one except me, in the whole of Sweden, even knows of their existence. Bonkers! Love this son soooo much!

    T.... ....

    @Magnus Ydhag Privy them up to Blues Traveler ! Play it LOUD wherever you go LOL ...They are awesome !

  26. A.... M....

    My #1, all time, favorite song, across all genres

    A.... M....

    I LOVE how he bends his notes and his inflection . Being an overweight person is it's own private hell like any addiction. except at one glance everyone knows your addiction you can't hide it . . I think it gave him a voice though

    A.... M....

    @Celeste Larwood Sometimes it is a hell, and I wish my extra weight would give me a voice, I'll settle for writing. Popper is just fantastic though.

  27. L.... ....

    Great song !

  28. J.... F....

    THis is some good shit

  29. P.... D....

    This is for you babe