Blowin' In The Wind
Nena Lyrics


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How many roads must a man walk down
Before you call him a man?
how many seas must a white dove sail
Before she sleeps in the sand?
Yes and how many times must the cannon balls fly
Before they're forever banned?
The answer, my friend, is blowin' in the wind
The answer is blowin' in the wind

Yes and how many years can a mountain exist
Before it's washed to the sea?
Yes and how many years can some people exist
Before they're allowed to be free?
Yes and how many times can a man turn his head
And pretend that he just doesn't see?
The answer, my friend, is blowin' in the wind
The answer is blowin' in the wind

Yes and how many times must a man look up
Before he can see the sky?
Yes and how many ears must one man have
Before he can hear people cry?
Yes and how many deaths will it take until he knows
That too many people have died?




The answer, my friend, is blowin' in the wind
The answer is blowin' in the wind

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Nena's song "Blowin' in the Wind" address the many unanswered questions that humanity has about some of life's biggest issues. The first verse poses a series of questions about the cost of war and how long it will take for people to recognize that it is destructive and unnecessary. The second verse turns to the theme of social inequality, asking how many people have to suffer and die before we decide to take action. The final verse grapples with the issues of fate and the permanence of change, questioning how long it will take for people to realize that they cannot continue to turn a blind eye to the injustices of the world.


Line by Line Meaning

How many roads must a man walk down Before you call him a man?
How much struggle and growth must a man go through before he earns your respect as a fellow human being?


Yes, 'n how many seas must a white dove sail Before she sleeps in the sand?
How many journeys must a peaceful being make before it can finally rest in tranquility?


Yes, 'n how many times must the cannon balls fly Before they're forever banned?
How much destruction and death must occur before we finally realize the futility of war and put an end to it?


The answer, my friend, is blowin' in the wind, The answer is blowin' in the wind
The solution to these difficult questions cannot be easily obtained, for it is intangible and ever-changing like the direction of the wind.


How many times must a man look up Before he can see the sky?
What must a man do to finally notice the beauty of the world around him?


Yes, 'n how many ears must one man have Before he can hear people cry?
What must a person do to truly empathize with those who are suffering?


Yes, 'n how many deaths will it take till he knows That too many people have died?
How much tragedy must befall before we realize the value and importance of human life?


The answer, my friend, is blowin' in the wind, The answer is blowin' in the wind
The solution to these difficult questions cannot be easily obtained, for it is intangible and ever-changing like the direction of the wind.


How many years can a mountain exist Before it's washed to the sea?
What is the natural lifespan of something as mighty as a mountain before it succumbs to the forces of nature?


Yes, 'n how many years can some people exist Before they're allowed to be free?
How much time must pass before everyone is granted the basic human right of freedom?


Yes, 'n how many times can a man turn his head Pretending he just doesn't sea?
How many times can we ignore the suffering of others and act like we don't see it?


The answer, my friend, is blowin' in the wind, The answer is blowin' in the wind
The solution to these difficult questions cannot be easily obtained, for it is intangible and ever-changing like the direction of the wind.




Lyrics © CONSALAD CO., Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Bob Dylan

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@wyc2462

There is no way we can go back to the old time. Only if we listen to such a sweet melody.....
Thanks for sharing.

@anana1553

The most beautiful version of this song I've ever heard. This woman's voice is so beautiful and pure. Thank you for this beautiful message 🙏❤️

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me too...💕💕💕💕💕💕

@everettjames1698

I can agree. Such a beautiful and smooth voice.

@amitranjanbiswas6659

Can’t agree more 👍

@hermangouw

A beautiful version of Blowin' In The Wind ... songs like this will never die.

@user-cm5lb7qh6o

Only special artists can perform a Dylan song, Jessica and the guys did it wonderfully.
It's a little reminder to us of the good old days when the world was much simplier and the music ment so much.
Songs like this one will never die .

@gyuikkim8706

I absolutely agree with you!

@user-oe5gs5ur9d

C vrai , pote ❤

@peterdenyer3002

If there ever was a most outstanding cover of a song, it has to be this.

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