Four Winds
Blue Dogs Lyrics
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Blow ye four winds
Softly calling
Bring her my way again
No woman like the one I found
Can lift me up and knock me to the ground
With a smile that brings a haunting chill
And the force of nature at her will
Repeat Chorus
A lower ledge up to a higher ground
A rising sea and she can't be found
Still beneath the earth that shakes
Broken hearts left in her wake
Repeat Chorus twice
I can't stop this falling
I can't stop this falling
I can't stop this falling
I can't stop this falling
The lyrics to Blue Dogs' song "Four Winds" speak of a man who is falling for a woman whom he believes is once again out of his grasp. The chorus repeatedly calls for the "four winds" to bring her back to him, as she is the only woman who can both lift him up and knock him down with ease. The reference to the "force of nature at her will" speaks to the woman's power and unpredictability, and the haunting chill of her smile.
The second verse continues the theme of the woman's elusiveness, describing a situation where she cannot be found despite a rising sea and shifting earth. The use of natural disasters as metaphors for heartbreak and loss further underline the power she holds over this man and others whom she has left behind. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the desperation of the singer, who cannot help but continue falling for this woman despite the pain she brings him.
Overall, "Four Winds" is a poignant ode to a woman who is both captivating and destructive. The use of nature as a metaphor adds depth to the lyrics, and the repetition of the chorus drives home the singer's sense of helplessness and need for the "four winds" to intervene.
Line by Line Meaning
Blow ye four winds
I'm calling out to the wind, asking it to bring my love back to me
Softly calling
I'm asking the wind to blow gently so as not to disturb anyone
Bring her my way again
Please bring my love back to me in the direction from where she came
I can't stop this falling
I'm in love and I can't control my feelings for this woman
No woman like the one I found
I've never met a woman like her before
Can lift me up and knock me to the ground
She can make me feel happy and sad at the same time
With a smile that brings a haunting chill
Her smile is both beautiful and unsettling
And the force of nature at her will
She has a powerful presence and can control things around her
A lower ledge up to a higher ground
There is a path to a better place, but it's not easy to get there
A rising sea and she can't be found
There are tough times ahead and my love is not around
Still beneath the earth that shakes
She's still in my heart even though things are uncertain
Broken hearts left in her wake
She's hurt others in the past and has caused emotional pain
I can't stop this falling
I'm helpless to resist the feelings I have for her
I can't stop this falling
I'm overwhelmed by my love for her
I can't stop this falling
No matter what I do, I can't control my feelings for her
I can't stop this falling
My love for her is beyond my control and I can't stop it from growing
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