Wild Is The Wind
Nina Simone Lyrics


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Love me, love me, love me, say you do
Let me fly away with you
For my love is like the wind
And wild is the wind

Give me more than one caress
Satisfy this hungriness
Let the wind blow through your heart
For wild is the wind

You touch me
I hear the sound of mandolins
You kiss me
With your kiss my life begins
You're spring to me
All things to me

Don't you know you're life itself
Like a leaf clings to a tree
Oh my darling, cling to me
For we're creatures of the wind
And wild is the wind
So wild is the wind

You touch me
I hear the sound of mandolins
You kiss me
With your kiss my life begins
Daddy, you're spring to me
All things to me

Don't you know you're life itself
Like a leaf clings to a tree
Oh my darling, cling to me
For we're creatures of the wind
And wild is the wind
So wild is the wind

Wild is the wind




Wild is the wind
Wild is the wind

Overall Meaning

In "Wild is the Wind", Nina Simone sings of a tumultuous and passionate love that is as unpredictable and wild as the wind. The song is both a plea and a declaration of love, with Simone asking her lover to "love me, love me, say you do" and "cling to me" because they are "creatures of the wind". Simone's powerful vocals and the haunting melody of the song add to its emotional intensity.


Throughout the song, Simone uses vivid imagery to convey the intensity of her emotions. She compares her love to the wind, which is both powerful and unpredictable. She sings of the sound of mandolins when her lover touches her and how her life begins with his kiss. Simone's voice rises and falls, creating a sense of urgency, as she begs her lover to satisfy her "hungriness" and to let their love "blow through your heart".


One interpretation of the song is that it is about the struggle to reconcile the intensity of one's feelings with the realization that love can be fleeting and unpredictable, like the wind. The lyrics suggest that the singer is aware of the volatility of their love, but is still passionately committed to their partner. The song is a beautiful and poetic expression of the complexities of love and the human heart.


Line by Line Meaning

Love me, love me, love me, say you do
Express your love towards me, allow me to feel the care, confirmation, and devotion inside your words.


Let me fly away with you
Take me with you, allow me to experience freedom and adventure.


For my love is like the wind
The emotion I feel is something that can't be seen, touched, or held. It is a powerful, abstract force that guides and uplifts me.


And wild is the wind
It is untamed, free-spirited, and uncontrollable. It can bring both joy and sorrow.


Give me more than one caress
Provide me with more than just a brief touch or gesture. Show me a deeper level of emotion and connection.


Satisfy this hungriness
Fulfill this intense desire I have within me. Quench my thirst for affection.


Let the wind blow through your heart
Allow yourself to feel the raw emotion, let it penetrate deep within your soul.


You touch me
When you come into physical contact with me, you initiate a powerful reaction.


I hear the sound of mandolins
Your touch and presence create a beautiful, harmonious symphony within me that resonates throughout my being.


You kiss me
When your lips touch mine, a spark ignites, and we become consumed by the explosive passion and intimacy that follows.


With your kiss my life begins
Your kiss brings new life and meaning to every moment we spend together. It is a reminder of the depth of our love.


You're spring to me
You bring new life and energy to me, much like the season of spring brings renewal and growth.


All things to me
You are everything and more to me. You complete me and make me whole.


Don't you know you're life itself
You are my reason for living, my greatest source of joy and happiness.


Like a leaf clings to a tree
Just as a leaf clings to a tree for nourishment and support, I cling to you for the love and strength you provide.


Oh my darling, cling to me
I need you to hold onto me just as tightly as I hold onto you. Together we can weather any storm.


For we're creatures of the wind
We are not meant to be restrained or contained, we are meant to fly free and experience life to the fullest.


And wild is the wind
We are passionate and full of life, capable of being both beautiful and destructive at the same time.


So wild is the wind
Our love is a force to be reckoned with, something that can't be held or contained. It is wild and free, like the wind.


Wild is the wind
Our love is untamed and raw, it continues to grow and evolve with each passing moment. It is wild and beautiful, like the wind.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ned Washington, Dimitri Tiomkin

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@JoyceDade

The sublime lyrics to this magnificent recording:
Love me, love me, love me
Say you do
Let me fly away
With you
For my love is like
The wind
And wild is the wind

Give me more
Than one caress
Satisfy this
Hungriness
Let the wind
Blow through your heart
For wild is the wind

You
Touch me
I hear the sound of mandolins
You
Kiss me
With your kiss my life begins
You're spring to me
All things to me.. hum

Don't you know you're life itself
Like a leaf clings to a tree
Oh, my darling cling to me
For we're creatures of the wind
And wild is the wind
So wild is the wind

You
Touch me
I hear the sound of mandolins
You
Kiss me
Kiss my life begins
You're spring to me
All things to me

Don't you know you're life itself
Like a leaf clings to a tree
Oh, my darling cling to me
For we're creatures of the wind
And wild is the wind
So wild is the wind
Wild is the wind
Wild is the wind
Wild is the wind

Songwriters
DIMITRI TIOMKIN, NED WASHINGTON



@gdusbsushak9569

Love me, love me, love me, love me
Say you do
Let me fly away
With you
For my love is like
The wind
And wild is the wind
Wild is the wind
Give me more
Than one caress
Satisfy this
Hungriness
Let the wind
Blow through your heart
For wild is the wind
Wild is the wind
You
Touch me
I hear the sound
Of mandolins
You
Kiss me
With your kiss
My life begins
You're spring to me
All things
To me
Don't you know you're
Life itself
Like a leaf clings
To the tree
Oh my darling,
Cling to me
For we're like creatures
Of the wind
Wild is the wind
Wild is the wind
You
Touch me
I hear the sound
Of mandolins
You
Kiss me
With your kiss
My life begins
You're spring to me
All things
To me
Don't you know you're
Life itself
Like a leaf clings
To the tree
Oh my darling,
Cling to me
For we're like creatures
In the wind
And wild is the wind
Wild is the wind
Wild is the wind
Wild is the wind
Wild is the wind



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@malinstella6965

I've loved her since I was 15/16 and I'm now 71 and still loving.

@burpie3258

A fan for life!

@nicolecharlotte79

Did you see her documentary? Very impressive <3

@anyelabeam

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@bernhardsart

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@deemammajamma1293

Nina always sounds like she's in the room with you..so personal..so intimate..so special...so deeply missed😪❤🙏🏾

@Msaqer

So personal,
The right description ❤

@ibrahimyilmaz8899

An Arabic proverb says "if a word is from the tongue it goes to ear, if it is from the heart it goes to heart". I think this is what makes her here, singing to you...❤️

@claudiarovan9276

​@ibrahimyilmaz8899 yes right

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