Catch The Wind
Jimmy LaFave Lyrics


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In the chilly hours and minutes of uncertainty
I wanna be in the warm hold
Of your loving mind

To feel you all around me
And to take your hand along the sand
Ah but I may as well try and catch the wind
When sundown pales the sky
I wanna hide a while behind your smile
And everywhere I'd look, your eyes I'd find

For me to love you now would be the sweetest thing
It would make me sing
Ah, but I may as well try and catch the wind

Diddy, da da, la da da, da da da
Ya da da, da da, la da

When rain has hung the leaves with tears
I want you near to kill my fears
To help me to leave all my blues behind

For standing in your heart
Is where I wanna be and I long to be
Ah, but I may as well try and catch the wind

Ah, but I may as well try and catch the wind
Ah, but I may as well try and catch the wind




Ah, but I may as well try and catch the wind
Ah, but I may as well try and catch the wind

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Jimmy LaFave's song "Catch The Wind" are a heartfelt declaration of love and longing. The opening lines, "In the chilly hours and minutes of uncertainty / I wanna be in the warm hold / Of your loving mind", describe a desire for emotional warmth and security in the face of uncertainty. The singer wants to feel their lover's presence all around them and take their hand along the sand, but acknowledges that trying to "catch the wind" may be futile - much like trying to hold onto something intangible or fleeting.


The second verse continues with a longing for the comfort and reassurance of a loved one's smile and gaze, and an acknowledgement that loving this person now would be the sweetest thing. However, the final lines of the verse bring the listener back to the idea that catching the wind may be an impossible feat.


The third verse brings a sense of melancholy, with its imagery of rain-soaked leaves and fear. The singer wants their lover near in order to kill their fears and leave their blues behind - again recognizing the healing power of love. The lyric "For standing in your heart / Is where I wanna be and I long to be" is a simple but powerful declaration of the desire to be loved and belong to someone.


Overall, "Catch The Wind" is a tender and bittersweet love song that captures the timeless feeling of longing for connection and security in the face of life's uncertainties.


Line by Line Meaning

In the chilly hours and minutes of uncertainty
During times of doubt and confusion


I wanna be in the warm hold of your loving mind
I desire to be comforted and embraced by your affection and care


To feel you all around me
To sense your presence and your love surrounding me


And to take your hand along the sand
To walk hand in hand with you on a sandy beach


Ah but I may as well try and catch the wind
It may be impossible, but I still want to try to be with you


When sundown pales the sky
When sunset fades away the brightness of the sky


I wanna hide a while behind your smile
I want to find solace in your happiness and comfort


And everywhere I'd look, your eyes I'd find
I want to see you in every moment, in every place


For me to love you now would be the sweetest thing
To love you at this moment would be the most wonderful feeling


It would make me sing
It would bring me joy beyond words


Ah, but I may as well try and catch the wind
It may be impossible, but I still want to try to love and be with you


When rain has hung the leaves with tears
When the rain has made the leaves heavy and sad


I want you near to kill my fears
I need you close to help me overcome my worries and fears


To help me to leave all my blues behind
To assist me in leaving all my sadness and sorrow in the past


For standing in your heart
To be accepted in your heart


Is where I wanna be and I long to be
I want to be in your heart and truly desire it


Ah, but I may as well try and catch the wind
It may seem impossible, but I still want to try to be with you


Ah, but I may as well try and catch the wind
It may be impossible, but I still want to try to be with you


Ah, but I may as well try and catch the wind
It may be impossible, but I still want to try to be with you


Ah, but I may as well try and catch the wind
It may be impossible, but I still want to try to be with you




Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Donovan Leitch

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