Winter Wine
Caravan Lyrics


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Winter Wine
How you`re always flowing, blowing in my mind
Like a stream, these magic waters move me to a dream
Of travelling with you, drifting carefree, dropping downward through fresh grasses
Bubbles merrily as it passes, never knowing where you`re going
Carry me with you, carry me with you

Be conjured up in a midnight dream, ancient castles dark
As wandering minstrels play tunes of yesterday
When dragons roamed the land, knights in armour gold
Charged on horseback bold
The maids were saved, the dragons slayed

Sail scene, sea green, sailing forward to a new land
Treasure waits, paradise gates, for the taking, can`t start waiting
All you need, but take heed, remember it pays to pay the sandman well
Make no fuss, for you must, in stardust, he puts all the colours in your dreams

Bells chime three times, naked dancers enter slowly
Smoky room, scented gloom, audience eating, fat men drinking
Candles burn, a dull red light illuminates the breasts of four young girls
Dancing, prancing, provoking, dreams are always ending far too soon

Life`s too short to be sad, wishing things you`ll never have
You`re better off not dreaming of the things to come
Dreams are always ending far too soon
Sounds of a distant melody, once played, lost from memory




Funny how it`s clearer now, you`re close to me
We`ll be together all the time

Overall Meaning

Caravan's song "Winter Wine" is a beautifully crafted psychedelic song that takes the listeners on a journey through different emotions and landscapes. The song opens up with the image of winter wine, an intoxicating alcoholic beverage that the songwriter likens to the flowing of thoughts in his mind. The lyrics describe the fluidity of thoughts and how they can take one to a dream state, where they can be free from the mundane responsibilities of life. The singer wishes to travel with the wine, drifting carelessly through fresh grasses, and bubbles merrily as it passes through different landscapes.


The lyrics then conjure up an image of ancient castles and wandering minstrels playing tunes of yesterday when dragons roamed the land, and knights in golden armor charged on horseback for a noble cause. The song paints a picture of the medieval era, where adventure and magic were a part of everyday life. The lyrics then change the landscape to the sea, where the singer sails forward to a new land in search of treasure and paradise gates. The message of the song is that life is too short to be sad or wish for things that one can never have but rather be content with what they have and cherish it.


Line by Line Meaning

Winter Wine
The title of the song.


How you`re always flowing, blowing in my mind
The idea of the winter wine that never stops flowing and is constantly on the musician's mind.


Like a stream, these magic waters move me to a dream
The winter wine is compared to a stream that inspires dreams in the musician's mind.


Of travelling with you, drifting carefree, dropping downward through fresh grasses
The musician daydreams of traveling with the winter wine and experiencing freedom while being carried along by the stream.


Bubbles merrily as it passes, never knowing where you`re going
The winter wine is described as effervescent and carefree in its journey, with no specific destination in mind.


Carry me with you, carry me with you
The musician wants to be carried along with the winter wine on its journey.


Be conjured up in a midnight dream, ancient castles dark
The musician imagines dreams of medieval castles arising from the influence of the winter wine.


As wandering minstrels play tunes of yesterday
The dream is accompanied by the music of wandering minstrels who play songs of the past, adding to the medieval theme.


When dragons roamed the land, knights in armour gold
The medieval dream includes visuals of dragons and knights in shining armor.


Charged on horseback bold
The knights are imagined as charging on horseback in a bold and heroic fashion.


The maids were saved, the dragons slayed
The dream ends happily, with the knights saving the damsels in distress and slaying the dragons.


Sail scene, sea green, sailing forward to a new land
The scene shifts to a maritime setting with the winter wine carrying the musician forward towards a new land.


Treasure waits, paradise gates, for the taking, can`t start waiting
The new land represents a place of treasure and paradise that is within reach and can't be ignored or delayed.


All you need, but take heed, remember it pays to pay the sandman well
The musician is advised to not forget the importance of practicality and to be cognizant of the need for rest and recuperation.


Make no fuss, for you must, in stardust, he puts all the colours in your dreams
The idea that the sandman (representing sleep) will help the musician's dreams become more vivid and colorful.


Bells chime three times, naked dancers enter slowly
The scene shifts to a location where three bells chime and naked dancers slowly emerge.


Smoky room, scented gloom, audience eating, fat men drinking
The dancers perform in a smoky room filled with the scent of incense and the audience is comprised of wealthy, indulgent men who eat and drink while watching.


Candles burn, a dull red light illuminates the breasts of four young girls
The lighting is dim with candles burning and the focus is on the sexualized imagery of the young female dancers.


Dancing, prancing, provoking, dreams are always ending far too soon
The dancers appear to be teasing and provoking the audience and the experience is ephemeral and fleeting.


Life`s too short to be sad, wishing things you`ll never have
The musician reflects on the idea that life is too short to be saddened by things that can never be attained.


You`re better off not dreaming of the things to come
The musician advises against dreaming of the future and emphasizes the importance of living in the present moment.


Sounds of a distant melody, once played, lost from memory
The musician hears a distant melody that is no longer familiar and has been forgotten over time.


Funny how it`s clearer now, you`re close to me
The musician is struck by the clarity of the moment and the feeling of being close to someone or something important.


We`ll be together all the time
The song ends on a hopeful note, expressing a desire for ongoing connection and togetherness with the winter wine.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: DAVID MICHAEL SINCLAIR, PYE HASTINGS, RICHARD COUGHLAN, RICHARD STEPHEN SINCLAIR

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