In 2006, after a six-year hiatus from touring, she landed on her feet again with New Day which enjoyed a run on the Bluegrass Album Chart reaching #2, while “Train Long Gone” topped the Bluegrass Song Chart at #1 for two consecutive months. Much of the credit was due to her touring and recording mates (Jim Hurst, Missy Raines, Jason Thomas) who comprise the Claire Lynch Band and are award-winners themselves.
Although Claire’s songwriting is an undeniable gift, it’s her “captivating”, “hillbilly angel” voice which has landed her spots on recordings from Linda Ronstadt to Dolly Parton and many in between. As one reviewer observed, “Claire’s is one of those rare voices which instantly reveals a beautiful personality and allows her to speak directly to your heart..."
Second Wind
Claire Lynch Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
a dream I let fall by the wayside
I find myself yearnin' to live it again
Now, there's no stoppin' me this time, 'cause
CHORUS:
I've been surveyin' the shape that I'm in
Wasted and weary and wearin' it thin
I feel a second wind blowin', blowin' my way
The first time around you don't know what you have
until the day comes when you lose it
Now, I'm gettin' ready for my second chance
This time I won't refuse it, 'cause
CHORUS
I won't be denyin' my heart any longer
The longer I wait, this feeling grows stronger
CHORUS
In Second Wind by Claire Lynch, the singer reflects on a dream that she once let go by the wayside but now finds herself yearning to live again. Something familiar has blown in with the wind, and she can't ignore it this time. She acknowledges that she's been wasted and weary, and that she's been wearing herself thin, but now she feels a second wind blowing her way. She's been surveying the shape that she's in, recognizing where she's been but not knowing where she's going. Despite this uncertainty, she's determined to take her second chance and make the most of it.
The lyrics of Second Wind speak to the theme of second chances and the desire to recommit to a dream or goal that was once abandoned. The idea of feeling worn down by life, but then experiencing a revitalizing second wind, is a metaphor for the resilience of the human spirit. The singer is determined not to deny her heart any longer and to seize the opportunity for a fresh start. Whether it's a new career path or a personal passion project, Second Wind reminds us that it's never too late to pursue our dreams and live the life we want.
Line by Line Meaning
Somethin' familiar blew in with the wind
Something that I used to know well has come back into my life unexpectedly
a dream I let fall by the wayside
A dream that I abandoned or neglected in the past
I find myself yearnin' to live it again
I have a strong desire to pursue that dream again
Now, there's no stoppin' me this time, 'cause
I am determined to make it happen this time and nothing can hold me back
I've been surveyin' the shape that I'm in
I have been assessing my current situation and state of mind
Wasted and weary and wearin' it thin
I have been feeling drained and exhausted, and it's taking a toll on me
I know where I've been but who knows where I'm goin'
I am aware of my past, but uncertain about my future
I feel a second wind blowin', blowin' my way
I sense a renewed strength and energy coming my way
The first time around you don't know what you have
Sometimes we do not realize the value of something until it's gone
until the day comes when you lose it
We often take things for granted and only appreciate them once they are gone
Now, I'm gettin' ready for my second chance
I am preparing myself to try again and make the most of another opportunity
This time I won't refuse it, 'cause
I will not let fear or doubt prevent me from seizing this new opportunity
I won't be denyin' my heart any longer
I will no longer ignore what my heart truly desires
The longer I wait, this feeling grows stronger
The more I delay, the stronger my desire becomes
I feel a second wind blowin', blowin' my way
I sense a renewed strength and energy coming my way
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CLAIRE LYNCH, PAMELA BROWN HAYES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind