Stormwind
Europe Lyrics


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I like to sit beside the fire
When the light is going down
I like to hear the wild wind blow outside my door
I have so much left to remember
I have so much left to forget
And I know I just don't have to search for more
But you want to change my world
Stay out of my life
Storm wind, you're just like a wind
Comin' to drag me away
Storm wind, what can I say
I just don't want you to stay
I like to walk around in dreams at night
And play with kings and queens 'til the morning light
I like to wake up in the morning unaware
Of the fact that you are calling me




To ask me if I want to be
Someone who you could love and always care for

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Europe's song "Stormwind" speak about someone who cherishes their solitude in the company of their thoughts and the elements of nature. The singer mentions their preference for sitting by the fire as the light is fading, enjoying the wild wind that sweeps through their surroundings. With so much left to remember and forget, the singer acknowledges the need for emotional detachment and introspection, without having to seek or entertain anything more. However, there is someone who wants to change their world, represented by the storm wind that threatens to sweep them away.


The singer's reluctance to succumb to this force is evident in their repeated chorus: "Storm wind, you're just like a wind, comin' to drag me away. Storm wind, what can I say, I just don't want you to stay." The singer wants to be left alone, and resents the intrusion into their life that this storm represents. It's not clear who the "storm wind" represents - it could be a former lover, a persistent friend, or even an aspect of the singer's own psyche that they are struggling to confront. The second verse of the song highlights the singer's preference for the world of dreams, where they can walk with kings and queens and wake up blissfully unaware of any personal upheavals.


Line by Line Meaning

I like to sit beside the fire
I enjoy relaxing by the warmth of a fire


When the light is going down
At the end of the day


I like to hear the wild wind blow outside my door
I find comfort in the sound of nature


I have so much left to remember
I have a lot of memories


I have so much left to forget
Also many things I want to let go of


And I know I just don't have to search for more
I don't need anything else at this moment


But you want to change my world
You want to disrupt my peace and comfort


Stay out of my life
I do not want you to be a part of my life


Storm wind, you're just like a wind
Your presence is like a strong gust of wind


Comin' to drag me away
Taking me away from my peaceful state of mind


Storm wind, what can I say
I don't know how to articulate my feelings towards you


I just don't want you to stay
I want you to leave me alone


I like to walk around in dreams at night
I enjoy having vivid dreams


And play with kings and queens 'til the morning light
Engaging in imaginative scenarios


I like to wake up in the morning unaware
I prefer waking up without any distractions


Of the fact that you are calling me
I do not want to receive calls from you


To ask me if I want to be
Inquiring if I want a relationship with you


Someone who you could love and always care for
Someone who you can take care of and show affection towards




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOEY TEMPEST

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Mαίρη Αρκ

I like to sit beside the fire
When the light is going down
I like to hear the wild wind blow outside my door
I have so much left to remember
I have so much left to forget
And I know I just don't have to search for more

But you want to change my world
Stay out of my life

Stormwind--you're just like a wind
Comin' to drag me away
Stormwind--what can I say
I just don't want you to stay

I like to walk around in dreams at night
And play with kings and queens 'til the morning light
I like to wake up in the morning unaware
Of the fact that you are calling me
To ask me if I want to be
Someone who you could love and always care for



All comments from YouTube:

Ági

This song is 35 years old, It's a hidden gem, so beautiful. Killer riffs and what a solo, it blows me away. Norum was really on fire here and he was only 19 years old when they recorded this song. Pure talent, the guitar god. He is my all time favorite and i want to see him play live once in my life especially this song. My dream would come true....❤

Christer Vainio

Norum never sounded more Schenker than this.
I just Love it, - John Norum and Europe
❤️

Simo-Pekka Sunila

1984

Alberto Tomba

@Christer Vainio Schenker was totally different than Norum. Both have own touch silly to compare

Christer Vainio

@Alberto Tomba So, you mean that Schenker isn't a big influence on Norums playing ?
Then you're the one who's silly.

Alberto Tomba

@Christer Vainio like Gary Moore etc. I listen all of them. Listening Norum is unique cause he reflects his feelings better than all of them.
You can name all of his influence doesn't matter Norum is in his own world

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Dogge Doge

Early Europe stuff is musical treasure.

jgm de wilde

What happend with kee marcello?

Dogge Doge

​@jgm de wilde It's good but lacks that nostalgic pure rock.

TheMayonakaTenshi

I purchased Wings of Tomorrow on tape at the Woolworth store in town a year after The Final Countdown was released. Came upon it by accident.
I listened to it constantly. Stormwind is my favorite song off the tape.

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