I Wish I Could Go Travelling Again

Stacey Kent · Breakfast On The Morning Tram [2007]

I wish I could go travelling again

It feels like this summer will never end

And I've had such good offers from several of my friends

I wish I could go travelling again

I want to sit in my shades, sipping my latte

Beneath the awning of a famous cafe

Jet-lagged and with our luggage gone astray

I wish I could go travelling again



I want a waiter to give us a reprimand

In a language neither of us understand

While we argue about the customs of the land

I wish I could go travelling again

I want to sit in traffic anxious about our plane

While your blasé comments drive me half insane

I want to dash for shelter with you through the tropical rain

I wish I could go travelling again



I want to be awakened by a faulty fire alarm

In an overpriced hotel devoid of charm

Then fall asleep again back in your arms

I wish I could go travelling again

But how can I ever go travelling again

When I know I'll just keep remembering again

When I know I'll just be gathering again

Reminders to break my heart ?



I wish I could go travelling again

It feels like this summer will never end

And I've had such good offers from several of my friends

I wish I could go travelling again.

I Wish I Could Go Travelling Again

Stacey Kent delivers a tender, evocative rendition of 'I Wish I Could Go Travelling Again' on her 2007 album 'Breakfast On The Morning Tram'. As a renowned jazz vocalist celebrated for her rich, warm tone and impeccable phrasing, Kent transforms this classic standard into an intimate portrait of longing and wanderlust. The recording exemplifies her signature style, blending traditional jazz sensibilities with a contemporary, soulful approach that emphasizes lyrical clarity and emotional depth. This track stands as a testament to her ability to breathe new life into timeless melodies, capturing the quiet yearning of the traveler through nuanced vocal expression and a refined instrumental backdrop.