The Wayward Wind
Patsy Cline Lyrics
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Oh, the wayward wind is a restless wind
A restless wind that yearns to wander
And he was born the next of kin
The next of kin to the wayward wind
In a lonely shack by a railroad track
He spent his younger days
Made him a slave to his wand'rin ways
[Chorus]
Oh, I met him there in a border town
He vowed we'd never part
Tho' he tried his best to settle down
Now I'm alone with a broken heart
[Chorus]
The next of kin to the wayward wind
The Wayward Wind by Patsy Cline is a classic song about a restless wanderer who cannot be tied down by any relationship. The chorus of the song talks about the wayward wind, which is compared to a restless wind that always yearns to explore new territories. The wind is also referred to as 'he,' and the lyrics suggest that the wind is a symbol for a man who is always on the move.
The verses of the song give more detail about the man who personifies the wayward wind. He was born into poverty and spent his youth living in a lonely shack beside a railroad track. The song suggests that he was drawn to the sound of the train, which symbolizes the call for a new adventure. The man's identity is not revealed until the end of the song when Patsy Cline sings that he is the next of kin to the wayward wind.
The song's theme of restlessness and longing for adventure resonated with audiences and became an instant hit. It has been covered by many artists, including Neil Young, Tex Ritter, and Cliff Richard. The song's timeless lyrics and haunting melody ensure its place in the canon of classic country music.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, the wayward wind is a restless wind
The unpredictable wind cannot be tamed and constantly moves about.
A restless wind that yearns to wander
The wind longs to explore unfamiliar territories and cannot remain stationary.
And he was born the next of kin
The wind is closely related to individuals who are also constantly on the move.
The next of kin to the wayward wind
This line repeats the idea that the wind has a deep connection with individuals who cannot settle down.
In a lonely shack by a railroad track
The subject of the song grew up in isolation next to a transport route.
He spent his younger days
The subject of the song was young when they began exploring the world.
And I guess the sound of the outward bound
The wind's noise when it is moving away from a particular destination inspired the individual to move in a similar manner.
Made him a slave to his wand'rin ways
This sound compelled the individual to follow the same free-spirited lifestyle as the wind.
Oh, I met him there in a border town
The singer met the subject of the song in a town on the outskirts of a region.
He vowed we'd never part
Although the individual previously had a difficult time settling down, they promised this time was different and would not leave the singer's side.
Tho' he tried his best to settle down
Despite his pledge, the individual's instincts to explore and wander became too hard to resist.
Now I'm alone with a broken heart
As a result, the singer is left heartbroken and alone.
Lyrics Β© O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Herbert Newman, Stanley R. Lebowsky
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Bayboy11235
She was the best of the best, she will be remembered as long as music is recorded. One of a Kind, Patsy Kline.
Diane Vaughn
Amen
Rodolfo Bulos
Yes A pity tΓ΄ lost a pretty Singer like Cline but her Lot of mΓΊsica Will hardly fadΓͺ away, THANK YOU
Joe Giardina
Agree
Robert M. Trolinder
She had so many great songs & this is one of my favorites. Even though she's been away all these years, she lives on in her music, forever. β€
M Ladd
One of the greatest ever! RIP Patsy!
Lanita Renee
The voice of Patsy could melt butter. Its so very smooth it glides on the air!
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Diane Vaughn
She effortlessly sails through the dynamics. so beautifully, just beautiful
Kevin Stephano Colina Guerrero
I love the music of Patsy
philip norris
A very fine version of a very fine song.