Also impressive is Krauss's unwavering commitment to being an independent-label artist who has succeeded far beyond the scope of many major-label artists. She has circulated freely within pop, mainstream country and roots music circles, as a solo artist and with her long-time band Union Station, creating impeccably produced records that appeal to an equally wide-ranging and inquisitive audience. Krauss has continued doing things the old-fashioned way: following her heart and whatever path the music takes her on.
Windy City
Alison Krauss Lyrics
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And every step he takes with you, is down
And you're as cold and heartless, as your chilling winds that blow
Before you freeze his heart, please let him go
Windy city you're haunting my baby
With your bright lights and your avenues so wild
Windy city turn loose of my baby
At night I walk your sidewalks, and look in every bar
I love him even though, he's gone too far
Your swinging doors stay open, just to keep him from my side
And I'm on your lonely streets, again tonight
Windy city you're haunting my baby
With your bright lights and your avenues so wild
Windy city turn loose of my baby
And if you don't give him back, I'll lose my mind
If you don't give him back, I'll lose my mind
In Alison Krauss's song "Windy City," the singer expresses her anguish over losing her significant other to the big city. She comes from a small town and finds the bustling city overwhelming, with its bright lights and avenues that are so wild. However, her heartbreak is more than just a reaction to the city's chaos, but also to the loss of her partner. She speaks directly to the city, pleading for it to release her love, who is spiraling out of control. She acknowledges that she still loves him, despite his erratic behavior, and she wanders the city streets aimlessly, unable to find him.
In the lyrics, the singer uses the metaphor of the "chilling winds" of the city to represent the cold and heartless nature of the city's grip on her lover. She appeals to the city's better nature, asking it to release him before it completely freezes his heart. The song portrays the chaos and heartbreak of a lost love, set against the backdrop of a city that is both captivating and overwhelming.
Line by Line Meaning
We came to big city, from our little country town
We moved to this city from a small town.
And every step he takes with you, is down
Every action he takes while he's with you has a negative impact on him.
And you're as cold and heartless, as your chilling winds that blow
You're just as cold-hearted and unforgiving as the cold winds that blow through this city.
Before you freeze his heart, please let him go
Please let him go before your harshness destroys him completely.
Windy city you're haunting my baby
This city is haunting my loved one.
With your bright lights and your avenues so wild
The bright lights and wild atmosphere of this city are overwhelming.
Windy city turn loose of my baby
Let my loved one go and leave us alone.
At night I walk your sidewalks, and look in every bar
I wander the city streets at night and search every bar for my loved one.
I love him even though, he's gone too far
I still love him despite the mistakes he's made.
Your swinging doors stay open, just to keep him from my side
The constant temptation of the city bars keeps my loved one away from me.
And I'm on your lonely streets, again tonight
Once again, I find myself wandering the lonely streets of this city.
And if you don't give him back, I'll lose my mind
If you don't release my loved one from your grasp, I'll lose my sanity.
If you don't give him back, I'll lose my mind
If you don't release my loved one from your grasp, I'll lose my sanity.
Lyrics © SURE - FIRE MUSIC COMPANY
Written by: Bobby Osborne, Pete Goble
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Belief Subliminals
We came to big city, from our little country town
And every step he takes with you, is down
And you're as cold and heartless, as your chilling winds that blow
Before you freeze his heart, please let him go
Windy City; you're haunting my baby
With your bright lights and your avenues so wild
Windy City; turn loose of my baby
If you don't give him back, I'll lose my mind
At night I walk your sidewalks, and look in every bar
I love him even though, he's gone too far
Your swinging doors stay open, just to keep him from my side
And I'm on your lonely streets, again tonight
Windy City; you're haunting my baby
With your bright lights and your avenues so wild
Windy City; turn loose of my baby
And if you don't give him back, I'll lose my mind
If you don't give him back, I'll lose my mind...
papa 726 54
Every time I hear her sing, it just sends chills up and down my spine. How can anyone sound so consistently phenomenal?
Thor
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Michael Triba
I can think of very few singers that combine the talent, beauty, charm, and sweet voice of Alison Krauss! I truly adore her, and this song and video is one of my faves!!!
Michael Triba
Alison krauss Hello there, lovely lady! If this is really YOU, you are most welcome! 🤗😘 You truly are a wonderful lady, and I know you are as sweet and charming as your lovely voice. Once the pandemic lessens, I hope you can tour the USA and come to Omaha, NE! Love, Michael 💖
joseph perera
The best female voice of them all and that is fact
Keep on singing you beautiful lady...
Love and best wishes from Sri Lanka
Bob Donaldson
Simply Divine. Her voice is a true gift.
Rob Bob
That great voice and all those great musicians. Can't beat it.
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No screeching or shouting..effortless talent,..what a beautiful performance..
Anne Hodges
Alison Krauss, without a shadow of a doubt, has THE Best voice of any living female singer of any genre...!! WOW!!
Fedor Klochkov
Tell it to Lisa Gerrard.