[Verse 1]
I stepped off the train with a map in my hand
Red earth running wide like a painted band
A woman at the market laughed and showed me the way
Three little words I carried all day
[Pre-Chorus]
Every doorway had a story
Every meal became a song
I came looking for a moment
Then the moment pulled me on
[Chorus]
Beauty of the country, open up my eyes
Land beneath my footsteps, wide beneath the sky
Culture in the colors, joy in every sound
I came here just to wander, now I’m lifted off the ground
Inspired and free, that’s where I want to be
[Verse 2]
I watched the hands of dancers turn dust into flame
Children chased a paper kite and called me by my name
At sunset by the water, I forgot the time
The whole wide world felt close enough to shine
[Pre-Chorus]
Every face became a window
Every road a brand-new start
I left room inside my suitcase
And brought home a larger heart
[Chorus]
Beauty of the country, open up my eyes
Land beneath my footsteps, wide beneath the sky
Culture in the colors, joy in every sound
I came here just to wander, now I’m lifted off the ground
Inspired and free, that’s where I want to be
[Bridge]
If you ask me what I’m taking
I’ll say more than I can name
A rhythm in my shoulders
And a brighter kind of flame
No border holds the feeling
No ticket makes it end
The road became a teacher
And the world became my friend
[Final Chorus]
Beauty of the country, open up my eyes
Land beneath my footsteps, wide beneath the sky
Culture in the colors, joy in every sound
I came here just to wander, now I’m lifted off the ground
Inspired and free, come and sing it back to me
Inspired and free, that’s where I want to be
[Outro]
Inspired and free
Carrying the country with me