This song was written by Tom Penick in 1978 or 1979. It is not about anyone in particular. The story comes from a gentler time before drug smuggling became the violent activity it is today involving cartels that rival the power of governments.
Get your money and your clothes
You don't need a camera, map, or holiday
You're just a traveler, a traveler
But a traveler may not be sufficient cover
Another traveler seeks his fortune
Waiting anxious for the time of departure
It's just a small move, it won't attract too much attention
They're looking for the big ones, not you
So good luck, you might need it
It's a very different world over there
So traveler, seek your fortune
And I will sing this one for you
Wherever you go
Wherever you go
Wherever you go
Gonna' sing one for the traveler
Solo
Wherever you go
Wherever you go
Wherever you go
Gonna' sing one for the traveler
Wherever you go
Wherever you go
Wherever you go
Gonna' sing one for the traveler