Gust of Wind
Pharrell Williams Lyrics
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Not an ounce of gas, I would get up there
The answer's simple
You lift me up
The view up here, I see all the stars
There go Venus, and there go Mars
Somethin' you been through
You're from above, hey
Hey, when I first saw you, I got excited
Tried to keep my composure, tryna hide it
But I didn't know
I didn't let go
Then it occurred to me while tryna fight it
Just like a kite, you learn to ride it
But I didn't know
You're s'posed to let it go
Like a gust of wind
You hit me off sometimes
Like a gust of wind
You push me back every once in a while
Like a gust of wind
You remind me there's someone up there
Who ushers in
The air I need to power my sail
When I open the window
I wanna hug you
'Cause you remind me of the air
I said yeah
'Cause when I'm feelin' real low
I remember I love you
I put my hands in the air
And you were there
With your love, I can board the skies
Riding away that electrified mothership other
Can I stow away? (can I stow away girl, girl?)
Colourful winds of the northern sky
Is the closest thing, and here is why
'Cause we're color
You blow me away (blow me away girl, girl)
I need it like I breathe it
Music and colors can make one hover
Who cares if they don't see you?
Don't you know that they're the same?
I need it like I breathe it
If you never discover, forever you'll suffer
Who cares if they don't see you?
You gotta tap in and learn the way
Like a gust of wind
You hit me off sometimes
Like a gust of wind
You push me back every once in a while
Like a gust of wind
You remind me there's someone up there
Who ushers in
The air I need to power my sail
When I open the window
I wanna hug you
'Cause you remind me of the air
I said yeah
'Cause when I'm feelin' real low
I remember I love you
I put my hands in the air
And you were there
When I first saw you, I got excited
Tried to keep my composure, tryna hide it
But I didn't know
I didn't let go
Then I realized I'm tryna fight it
Just so they can learn to ride it
But I didn't know
I had to let it go
Like a gust of wind
You head me off sometimes
Like a gust of wind
You push me back every once in a while
Like a gust of wind
You remind me there's someone up there
Who ushers in
The air I need to power my sail
When I open the window
I wanna hug you
'Cause you remind me of the air
I said yeah
'Cause when I'm feelin' real low
I remember I love you
I put my hands in the air
And you were there
Pharrell Williams's song Gust of Wind is a love song that compares the feeling of being in love to a gust of wind that hits you unexpectedly, pushes you back every once in a while, but ultimately reminds you that there is someone up there (meaning a higher power or greater force) who ushers in the air you need to power your sail. Pharrell sings about how his heart is filled with love and care, and he is lifted up by his partner, as the view from up above allows him to see all the stars, including Venus and Mars. Pharrell also highlights that sometimes he tries to fight his feelings of love, but ultimately he learns to ride them like a kite and lets them go, reminding us that love can be unpredictable and uncontrollable like the wind. In the end, he expresses his gratitude for his partner, who reminds him of the air he needs to lift up and sail, both literally and metaphorically.
Overall, Gust of Wind is a song about the power of love and how it can lift you up when you least expect it. It also explores the idea of surrendering to love and letting yourself be carried away by its gusts. Additionally, the lyrics suggest that there may be a higher force at play, guiding us towards the people and things that truly matter in life. Through the use of wind and air as metaphors, the song creates a sense of movement and fluidity, emphasizing the idea that love is always flowing and changing like the wind.
Line by Line Meaning
My heart is filled, with love and care
I am filled with a deep sense of love and care.
Not an ounce of gas, I would get up there
I don't need any external force to lift me up.
The answer's simple
This is easy to understand.
You lift me up
You are my source of strength and inspiration.
The view up here, I see all the stars
I have a clear perspective and can see the beauty in everything.
There go Venus, and there go Mars
I can appreciate the wonders of the universe.
Somethin' you been through
You've had experiences that have shaped you.
You're from above, hey
You have a higher purpose or calling.
Hey, when I first saw you, I got excited
I felt overwhelming excitement when I first saw you.
Tried to keep my composure, tryna hide it
I tried to control my emotions and not let them show.
But I didn't know
I wasn't aware of something important.
I didn't let go
I held onto something too tightly.
Then it occurred to me while tryna fight it
I realized while resisting something.
Just like a kite, you learn to ride it
Like flying a kite, you need to let go and feel the flow.
But I didn't know
I didn't understand this before.
You're s'posed to let it go
You need to release control and let things happen naturally.
Like a gust of wind
You affect me like an unexpected burst of energy.
You hit me off sometimes
You surprise me or bring me out of a negative mood.
You push me back every once in a while
You challenge me or make me reconsider my actions.
You remind me there's someone up there
You make me think about a higher power or purpose.
Who ushers in
Who brings in or sets the tone.
The air I need to power my sail
You give me the energy and motivation I need to achieve my goals.
When I open the window
When I'm open to new experiences or perspectives.
I wanna hug you
I feel a sense of comfort or connection with you.
'Cause you remind me of the air
You embody the qualities of air, such as freedom and inspiration.
I said yeah
I acknowledge the truth of what I'm saying.
'Cause when I'm feelin' real low
When I'm feeling down or powerless.
I remember I love you
I remember my feelings of love, which give me strength.
I put my hands in the air
I express my gratitude and surrender control.
And you were there
You are always a source of comfort and inspiration.
With your love, I can board the skies
Your love gives me the ability to soar to great heights.
Riding away that electrified mothership other
Escaping from something that is holding me back.
Can I stowaway? (Can I stow away girl, girl?)
Can I join you on this journey?
Colourful winds of the northern sky
The beauty and wonder of the natural world.
Is the closest thing, and here is why
It is the purest form of inspiration for me.
'Cause we're color
We are diverse and unique, like the many colors of the sky.
You blow me away (blow me away girl, girl)
You amaze and inspire me.
I need it like I breathe it
I need inspiration and creativity as much as I need air.
Music and colors can make one hover
The power of art to transport and elevate us.
Who cares if they don't see you?
It doesn't matter if others don't understand your vision or purpose.
Don't you know that they're the same?
We are all connected and share a common humanity.
If you never discover, forever you'll suffer
If you don't pursue your passions, you will always feel unfulfilled.
You gotta tap in and learn the way
You need to connect with your inner self and follow your instincts.
When I first saw you, I got excited
I felt overwhelming excitement when I first saw you.
Tried to keep my composure, tryna hide it
I tried to control my emotions and not let them show.
But I didn't know
I wasn't aware of something important.
I didn't let go
I held onto something too tightly.
Then I realized I'm tryna fight it
I realized I was resisting something.
Just so they can learn to ride it
So they can experience the same feeling of freedom and inspiration.
But I didn't know
I didn't understand this before.
I had to let it go
I needed to release control and let things happen naturally.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAFT PUNK, G.M. HOMEM-CHRISTO, HANS ZIMMER, PHARRELL WILLIAMS, THOMAS BANGALTER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
As part of the Neptunes, Williams has produced numerous hit singles for various recording artists. Williams has earned eleven Grammy Awards including two with the Neptunes. He currently owns a media venture that encompasses entertainment, music, fashion, and art called i am OTHER, a multimedia creative collective and record label that serves as an umbrella for all of Pharrell Williams' endeavors, including Billionaire Boys Club and Ice Cream apparel, Billionaire Girls Club, textile company Bionic Yarn and a dedicated YouTube channel launched in 2012. The channel was launched on May 12, 2012 as part of YouTube's $100 million original channel initiative.
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My heart is filled, with love and care
Not an ounce of gas, I would get up there
The answer's simple
You lift me up
The view up here, I see all the stars
There go Venus, and there go Mars
Somethin' you been through
You're from above, hey
Hey, when I first saw you, I got excited
Tried to keep my composure, tryna hide it
But I didn't know
I didn't let go
Then it occurred to me while tryna fight it
Just like a kite, you learn to ride it
But I didn't know
You're s'posed to let it go
Like a gust of wind
You hit me off sometimes
Like a gust of wind
You push me back every once in a while
Like a gust of wind
You remind me there's someone up there
Who ushers in
The air I need to power my sail
When I open the window
I wanna hug you
'Cause you remind me of the air
I said yeah
'Cause when I'm feelin' real low
I remember I love you
I put my hands in the air
And you were there
With your love, I can board the skies
Riding away that electrified mothership other
Can I stow away? (can I stow away girl, girl?)
Colourful winds of the northern sky
Is the closest thing, and here is why
'Cause we're color
You blow me away (blow me away girl, girl)
I need it like I breathe it
Music and colors can make one hover
Who cares if they don't see you?
Don't you know that they're the same?
I need it like I breathe it
If you never discover, forever you'll suffer
Who cares if they don't see you?
You gotta tap in and learn the way
Like a gust of wind
You hit me off sometimes
Like a gust of wind
You push me back every once in a while
Like a gust of wind
You remind me there's someone up there
Who ushers in
The air I need to power my sail
When I open the window
I wanna hug you
'Cause you remind me of the air
I said yeah
'Cause when I'm feelin' real low
I remember I love you
I put my hands in the air
And you were there
When I first saw you, I got excited
Tried to keep my composure, tryna hide it
But I didn't know
I didn't let go
Then I realized I'm tryna fight it
Just so they can learn to ride it
But I didn't know
I had to let it go
Like a gust of wind
You head me off sometimes
Like a gust of wind
You push me back every once in a while
Like a gust of wind
You remind me there's someone up there
Who ushers in
The air I need to power my sail
When I open the window
I wanna hug you
'Cause you remind me of the air
I said yeah
'Cause when I'm feelin' real low
I remember I love you
I put my hands in the air
And you were there
Ode For Cruelty
Better than 99.99% of pop music nowadays. Brilliant.
ThatUniquely
Here in 2022. Its still true.
Waterloo Blaky
Better than 99% of rap music nowadays
basquait1
@James Rx Nah. This is uptempo R&B. It is no difference than Disco.
Kit kat
SO DAMN RIGHT
Gilberto Valenzuela
This song is one of the most underrated of Pharrell and Daft Punk, btw is insane how this video was directed by Edgar Wright and the track had parts done by Hans Zimmer
Oleg Mokki
dayum
Timestamper
hell nah. Zimmer really? jesus christ what a mix of masterminds
Jordan-A. C. DAIMLER-BellGeddes-Davis
Thank You so mucn FOR RESPONDING
Zachary Reeb
This songs still kicks in 2020.