The Wind
Acoustic Junction Lyrics
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A little voice inside of me calls out for help
And says "Listen as the wind calls you home"
Two more hours in the raging storm
I head for shelter, any place that's warm
I rest my bones and go to bed
Dream of what my little voice had said
Wake up and I'm covered in rain
Dry my clothes and I'm off again
Go by the store get a bottle of wine
Drink my share and I take my time
Cause I got nowhere to go
Listen as the wind calls far into night fall
Nowhere to go I lay down my head and call it home.
Sunny day in Wichita, hop a train in an open car
A hundred miles to the end of the line
Sing a song and I finish my wine
Cause I got anywhere I want to go
As long as I'm happy and at one with my soul.
In Acoustic Junction's song "The Wind", the lyrics evoke a sense of solitude and wandering, as the singer ventures out alone in the rain, seeking shelter, dreaming and listening to the wind's beckoning call. The opening lines describe the singer's loneliness and the yearning for help, as a little voice in his head urges him to pay attention to the wind, which seems to be calling him home. The idea of a voice in one's head might suggest an intuition, a sense of guidance or inner voice, or perhaps a spiritual connection to nature.
The second stanza portrays the struggle against the storm and the search for a refuge, highlighting the vulnerability and transience of human life. The lyrics offer a contrast between the harsh and unpredictable environment, and the inner voice which offers comfort and hope. The metaphor of the wind as a guiding force speaks of the cyclical nature of life, the impermanence of human struggles, and the power of nature to evoke wonder and awe.
In the third verse, the singer wakes up still covered in rain, yet determined to continue his journey, seemingly with no clear destination in mind. He stops by a store, buys a bottle of wine, and takes his time, reflecting on his wanderlust and the sense of freedom it affords him. The repetition of the phrase "nowhere to go" might suggest a sense of aimlessness, or alternatively, a willingness to embrace the unknown and find a sense of home within oneself. The final line, "as long as I'm happy and at one with my soul", carries a message of self-discovery, acceptance, and contentment in the present moment.
Overall, the lyrics of "The Wind" offer a poetic meditation on the human experience of isolation, longing, and the search for meaning. The image of the wind as a voice of wisdom and guidance, as well as a force of nature to be reckoned with, reflects the complexity and beauty of life itself.
Line by Line Meaning
Walking in a cool rain all by myself
I'm alone in the rain, and my current state has left me feeling vulnerable.
A little voice inside of me calls out for help
I feel lost and helpless and a part of me wants to reach out for assistance.
And says "Listen as the wind calls you home"
My inner voice tells me to focus on the sound of the wind, which could guide me to where I'm meant to be.
Two more hours in the raging storm
I'm struggling and enduring a figurative storm for hours.
I head for shelter, any place that's warm
I'm seeking comfort and safety from the storm.
I rest my bones and go to bed
I find rest and try to let go of my worries.
Dream of what my little voice had said
My inner voice still resonates within me, and its message continues to affect me even in my sleep.
Listen as the wind calls me home.
I'm reminded once more to focus on the sound of the wind that could lead me to where I feel most at home.
Wake up and I'm covered in rain
I'm caught in the rain again as soon as I wake up from my slumber.
Dry my clothes and I'm off again
I try to move forward and depart from my past experience.
Go by the store get a bottle of wine
I purchase wine to relieve my stress and sorrows.
Drink my share and I take my time
I indulge in the wine and enjoy my own company at my own pace.
Cause I got nowhere to go
I have no specific destination or purpose in mind.
Listen as the wind calls far into night fall
As the night descends, I perceive the sound of the wind to guide me further towards my calling.
Nowhere to go I lay down my head and call it home.
Despite having no set point of arrival, I establish a sense of home within the moment, even if temporary.
Sunny day in Wichita, hop a train in an open car
On a sunny day in Wichita, I board a train without hesitation or reservation.
A hundred miles to the end of the line
I don't know where the end of the line will take me, as long as I keep going.
Sing a song and I finish my wine
I use music and wine as modes of engagement and entertainment on this journey.
Cause I got anywhere I want to go
I feel confident and in-control of my own destiny.
As long as I'm happy and at one with my soul.
Happiness for me is found when I'm in harmony with my own soul.
Contributed by Liam A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Hollie
on Do What You Do
I was just hiking in a forest with a friend when she said that somebody started to build a house nearby. We went to explore. The first thing I noticed was a tree growing in the middle of where the floor should have been. It triggered a memory of a song I knew when I was a kid, that I probably learned when I was at a long-ago campfire with somebody playing the guitar. It took me a while, but gradually the words to Uncle Jed's shed came to me. I sang it for my friend, and we both totally enjoyed the moment. So, thank you, for this delightful, quirky song