Firefall was a mainstay, album-oriented rock band that put out a large number of hits such as "You Are the Woman" and "Just Remember I Love You" in the late 1970's. The album track from 1976's Firefall, "Cinderella", is a narrative about a man dealing with the torn feelings regarding his girlfriend's unexpected pregnancy and the negative consequences on the relationship and is one of the most controversial tracks released in the rock era.
The original line-up included former Spirit bassist Mark Andes, who later joined Heart, and former Byrds drummer Mike Clarke.
The band's releases were on Atlantic Records during their career. "You are the Woman" was featured as a notable track on the record label's twin compact-disc 30-year history retrospective that was released in 1988.
Winds of Change
Firefall Lyrics
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And a ring around the moon
And I don't know where I'm goin'
But I know I'm gonna find out soon
The storm is growin'
And the sky is lookin' strange
Cold, cold wind keep blowin'
Can't you hear the thunder
And the howling of the wind
Baby, don't it make you wonder
When the changes don't begin
I don't know why
But there's a tide turnin' the sea is dark
And there's a sky burnin'
I only know there's no returnin' to you
The storm is growin'
The sky is lookin' strange
Cold, cold wind keep blowin'
Whoa, that's the wind of change
Winds of change
Winds of change
Winds of change
The lyrics to Firefall's "Winds of Change" are full of imagery and uncertainty, suggesting the arrival of something ominous, yet transformational. The imagery of a north wind blowing and a ring around the moon set the tone for the song, creating a sense of foreboding and change. The singer has a feeling that he's going somewhere, even if he doesn't know where, and soon he'll find out where he's headed.
As the song progresses, the storm grows stronger and the sky looks stranger, implying that change is upon us, and the winds of change are blowing. The wind is cold and keeps on blowing, adding to the uncertainty and unpredictability of the situation. The singer shares that he can hear the thunder and the howling of the wind, which makes him question why the changes haven't begun yet. The final verse refers to the sea turning and the sky burning, indicating significant change that cannot be undone, and the realization that there is no turning back.
In summary, the lyrics to "Winds of Change" suggest that change is coming, even if the destination is uncertain. The imagery of the wind, the storm, and the howling of the wolves create a sense of impending transformation, and the lyrics tell us that we must adapt and keep moving forward.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a north wind blowing
A wind is blowing from the north direction.
And a ring around the moon
A phenomenon of a ring around the moon is observed, which indicates the arrival of a storm.
And I don't know where I'm goin'
The singer is unaware of the destination ahead of him.
But I know I'm gonna find out soon
The singer is confident that he will soon know where he is heading towards.
The storm is growin'
The upcoming storm is getting stronger.
And the sky is lookin' strange
The clouds in the sky look unusual, indicating the severity of the upcoming storm.
Cold, cold wind keep blowin'
The wind blowing is cold and continuous.
Whoa, that's a wind of change
The wind blowing symbolizes change.
Can't you hear the thunder
There is a sound of thunder in the air.
And the howling of the wind
The wind blowing is making a howling sound.
Baby, don't it make you wonder
The singer is asking if the imminent change makes the listener curious.
When the changes don't begin
The singer is wondering why the changes haven't started yet.
I don't know why
The singer is unsure of the reason behind the change.
But there's a tide turnin', the sea is dark
The arrival of change is indicated by the turning of tides and a dark sea.
And there's a sky burnin'
The sky is red, as if burning.
I only know there's no returnin' to you
The singer realizes that once the change arrives, he can never go back to his previous state.
Winds of change
The arrival of the wind indicates the beginning of change.
Winds of change
The singer repeats the phrase 'winds of change' to emphasize its significance.
Winds of change
The singer repeats the phrase 'winds of change' to emphasize its significance.
Contributed by Bentley V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
dennis
When I heard this on Sirius/XM I thought it was Lynrd Skynyrd...not do much the vocals but the Southern Rock out-of-the-Everglades guitar riffs...
king pin
Awesome guitarist Jock Bartley
Jack Tagan
Are you buraking?