Swayze and Stacy Widelitz co-wrote the song in 1984, originally for the soundtrack of Grandview, U.S.A.. However, the song was not used in that film. During production of Dirty Dancing in 1986, Swayze played the demo for the producers and director. They loved it and passed it on to Jimmy Ienner, the soundtrack's executive producer. It was recorded for the soundtrack in November 1986, with Michael Lloyd producing. The song, like the film in which it was featured, was a success, reaching #3 on Billboard Hot 100 and #1 on Adult Contemporary, and was a hit around the world. It is still in circulation on radio. The soundtrack album was #1 for 19 weeks.
The music video in black and white features clips from the movie Dirty Dancing and overlaid images of Swayze and Fraser. The video can be seen on the Ultimate Dirty Dancing DVD.
She's Like the Wind
Patrick Swayze Lyrics
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She rides the night next to me
She leads me through moonlight
Only to burn me with the sun
She's taken my heart
But she doesn't know what she's done
Feel her breath on my faceHer body close to me
Can't look in her eyes
She's out of my league
Just a fool to believe
I have anything she needs
She's like the wind
I look in the mirror and all I see
Is a young old man with only a dream
Am I just fooling myself
That she'll stop the pain
Living without her
I'd go insane
Feel her breath on my face
Her body close to me
Can't look in her eyes
She's out of my league
Just a fool to believe
I have anything she needs
She's like the wind
Feel your breath in my face
Your body close to me
Can't look in your eyes
You're out of my league Just a fool to believe
(Just a fool to believe) she's like the wind
Just a fool to believe (just a fool to believe)
She's like the wind
Just a fool to believe (just a fool to believe)
She's like the wind
Just a fool to believe (just a fool to believe)
She's like the wind
Just a fool
She's like the wind
She's like the wind
Just a fool
She's like the wind, just a fool
The song "She's Like the Wind" was written by Patrick Swayze and Stacy Widelitz and released in 1987. The lyrics describe the tumultuous intensity of a romantic relationship. The woman in the song is described as unpredictable and powerful, like the wind, and her presence is both exhilarating and dangerous. Swayze sings of being swept up by her, but also of feeling inadequate and unworthy of her attention.
The use of the metaphor of wind is powerful, evoking the uncontrollable and transient nature of passion. The lyrics also suggest a sense of melancholy and longing, with Swayze singing of feeling like a "young old man with only a dream". He is aware that the relationship may not be healthy for him, yet he is willing to risk his heart for the chance to be with this woman.
Overall, "She's Like the Wind" is a romantic ballad that captures the intensity and complexity of love.
Line by Line Meaning
She's like the wind through my tree
She's a force that moves through my life and has an unpredictable effect on me
She rides the night next to me
She's always there by my side, especially during dark times
She leads me through moonlight
She guides me through the uncertain times in my life
Only to burn me with the sun
But sometimes her effect on me can be painful, like experiencing the harshness of the sun after a serene moonlit night
She's taken my heart
I've fallen deeply in love with her
But she doesn't know what she's done
But she's unaware of the extent of my feelings because I haven't expressed them
Feel her breath on my face
I'm very close to her, and I can feel her presence
Her body close to me
The physical intimacy between us is intense
Can't look in her eyes
But I'm not confident enough to make eye contact with her
She's out of my league
She's better than me, and I don't feel worthy of her
Just a fool to believe
I'm foolish to think that I could ever be with someone like her
I have anything she needs
I'm not enough for her, and I'm aware of it
I look in the mirror and all I see
I'm self-reflecting and not happy with my current state
Is a young old man with only a dream
I feel like an old soul who's still holding onto a dream for the future
Am I just fooling myself
I'm not sure if I'm being realistic about my chances with her
That she'll stop the pain
I'm hoping that being with her will help heal my deeper emotional pain
Living without her
I can't imagine my life without her
I'd go insane
It would be mentally and emotionally unbearable
Feel your breath in my face
I'm experiencing the strong, intimate connection between us
You're out of my league
I don't feel like I'll ever be up to her standards
(Just a fool to believe) she's like the wind
I'm continuously thinking about her and comparing her to the wind that's always moving but also hard to catch
Just a fool to believe (just a fool to believe)
I'm repeatedly telling myself that I'm foolish for thinking we could be together
She's like the wind (just a fool to believe)
Her elusiveness and magnetic force keep me entranced, but I know it's not wise to pursue her
Just a fool (just a fool)
I'm well aware that I'm acting foolishly in regards to her
She's like the wind
She's an alluring force that can be thrilling and dangerous
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Patrick Swayze, Stacy Widelitz
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She's like the wind through my tree
She rides the night next to me
She leads me through moonlight
Only to burn me with the sun
She's taken my heart
But she doesn't know what she's done
Feel her breath on my face
Her body close to me
Can't look in her eyes
She's out of my league
Just a fool to believe
I have anything she needs
She's like the wind
I look in the mirror and all I see
Is a young old man with only a dream
Am I just fooling myself
That she'll stop the pain
Living without her
I'd go insane
Feel her breath on my face
Her body close to me
Can't look in her eyes
She's out of my league
Just a fool to believe
I have anything she needs
She's like the wind
Feel your breath in my face
Your body close to me
Can't look in your eyes
You're out of my league
Just a fool to believe
(Just a fool to believe) she's like the wind
Just a fool to believe (just a fool to believe)
She's like the wind (just a fool to believe)
Just a fool to believe (just a fool to believe)
She's like the wind
Just a fool to believe (just a fool to believe)
She's like the wind
Just a fool
She's like the wind
She's like the wind
Just a fool
She's like the wind, just a fool
@VikingRobot-x4b
Man these words from this song hit home.
Met my Girl in 1984 in the 9th grade hallway.
She was way out of my league but I had something that made her feel special.
We rescued each other from mutually terrible family lives.
We had a incredible marriage that just got better every day.
Sadly cancer stole her from me this year at age 52, way too young.
I tried so hard to fix it and took care of her best I knew how.
She was afraid that I was going to leave her but I would have died protecting her.
Now that she’s gone I’m just in a fog and feel like half my soul is gone.
I’m sure she knew this would be the case as she always looked ten steps ahead.
She insisted I find love again and remarry.
I’m not sure it’s out there.
I think I had my shot and it was what every man could dream of.
Finding that again seems impossible.
I was broken when she found me and here I am again.
I’m just thankful I have my grand kids that I just adore and love them extra for her too.❤❤
@ScreamingEagle101st
We Miss you Patrick. Who's listening to this in 2025? 😪❤❤😪 "Ditto"
@tasneem__mt9470
😭
@mad_mike92
Конечно
@JoseRamos-lu1vj
I miss you....Patrick Swayze , your my role model... miss you everyday....
@jasminegrace606
Danny Hogan me and I’m cryingggggg
@JoseRamos-lu1vj
@@The_Outsiders me too....
@jealousmuch888
If you're listening to this song in 2024...I've a different level of respect for you!!! 🩷🩷🩷🩷
@Akarmara99
Jo jasně , byl úžasný 🥰
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