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Wanderer

By Colton Dixon

1,342 views Jul 15, 2026 updated Verified editorial review

Colton Dixon's song 'Wanderer' uses the metaphor of a wanderer to describe the Christian life as a journey toward finding one's true home in God. The lyrics speak of being a pilgrim, a stranger, and a dreamer, yet moving forward with purpose as the Spirit leads. The singer declares that nothing can stop him from following where God guides, with his compass set on the stars—a symbol of divine direction. The song emphasizes trust in God's leading, perseverance through uncertainty, and a commitment to live for what he believes until the day he is set free.

Lyrics Verified by Editorial Team

Intro

On my way I'm a wanderer

Till I find my place, I'm a wanderer

You set my?sail?on fire

Like a?la-la-la-la-la-la-la, like a wanderer


Verse 1

I run up?hill, got ? on the road

One of the million looking for home

I've been a pilgrim, I've been a pilgrim

I've been nomadic, tell You the truth

So minutes static, looking for You

Living nomadic, no doubt about it


Pre-Chorus

I'ma go where the Spirit leads, yeah

Ain't nobody stopping me, I'm


Chorus

On my way I'm a wanderer

Till I find my place, I'm a wanderer

You set my sail on fire

I'm drifting ever higher, so

Look up

My compass in the stars

Gonna guide me through this world of ours

You set my sail on fire

Like a la-la-la-la-la-la-la, like a wanderer

Like a wanderer


Verse 2

I've been a stranger walking alone

I've been a dreamer in the unknown

I've been a stranger, I've been a stranger

The ends of the earth, out on the ends

Farther I go, the stronger I get

Finding my purpose, finding my purpose


Pre-Chorus

I'ma go where the Spirit leads, yeah

Ain't nobody stopping me, I'm


Chorus

On my way I'm a wanderer

Till I find my place, I'm a wanderer

You set my sail on fire

I'm drifting ever higher, so

Look up

My compass in the stars

Gonna guide me through this world of ours

You set my sail on fire

Like a la-la-la-la-la-la-la, like a wanderer

Like a wanderer


Bridge

I'ma go where the Spirit leads, yeah

Ain't nobody stopping me, yeah

Till the day that You set me free, yeah

I'ma only live for what I believe, yeah


Chorus

On my way I'm a wanderer

Till I find my place, I'm a wanderer

You set my sail on fire

I'm drifting ever higher

My compass in the stars

Gonna guide me through this world of ours

You set my sail on fire

Like a la-la-la-la-la-la-la, like a wanderer

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