Story Behind The Song
On June 8, 1984, not far from where we live in the driftless area of WI, the town of Barneveld experienced the sadness and devastation by a swath of tornadoes. Just one day before, the wind was a gentle breeze; the next it was filled with anger and destru
Song Description
On June 8, 1984, not far from where we live in the driftless area of WI, the town of Barneveld experienced the sadness and devastation by a swath of tornadoes. Just one day before, the wind was a gentle breeze; the next it was filled with anger and destru
| Song Length |
6:18 |
Genre |
Folk - General |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Mood |
Restless, Furious |
| Era |
1980 - 1989 |
| |
Lyrics
Wind LK Waldren 12-17-96
Yesterday, a gentle breeze
Cooled my working brow . . .
Verse 1
Once again the night comes calling with the whipporwill
The day is fading and the earth lies waiting as the sun sets on the hill
On the ridge the trees start dancing as the wind begins to blow
Bowing, bending to a bitter ending with a partner they don't know
Chorus 1
There's a wind out tonight feel its sting, feel its bite
In a voice strong & true hear it call out to you
It may never give up, it may never give in
If it's determined to win---tonight
Verse 2
On its wings the monsoon brings the seasons to our door
And the mighty ships upon the ocean waves can ride the trades to distant shores
Like a lamb or with a mighty vengence in its mercy or its wrath
Such a vain deceptor with no respect for any victim in its path
Bridge:
Yesterday a gentle breeze cooled my working brow
But beware the angry air----and what it can confound
2 instrumental Verse Lines
Bass Break
Chorus 2
There's no reason to stay - so it's running away
Pushing on to the end - taking flight once again
And it sweeps from the sky - with its power and might
What is fixed in its sites---tonight