Catch the Wind
Sammy Hagar Lyrics
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I long to be in the warm halls of your love and mine
To feel you all around me
To take your hand and walk along the sand
Oh, but I may as well try and catch the wind
When sundown pales the sky
I want to hide a while behind your smile
For me to love you now would be the sweetest thing
It would make me sing
Yeah, but I may as well try and catch the wind
I'm gonna catch that wind
Help me catch the wind all for you, babe
Just for you, baby
When rain has hung the leaves with tears
I want you near to kill my fear
Help me to leave my blues behind
For standing inside your heart where I want to be
Oh, I long to be, oh, but I may as well try and catch the wind
I'll try and catch the wind
I'm gonna try, oh, to catch the wind
Feel your arms around me, all around me [unverified]
The lyrics of Sammy Hagar's song 'Catch The Wind' have a reflective theme with the singer longing for the warmth and comfort of love amidst the uncertain and chilly moments of life. He expresses his desire to be in the company of the person he loves, to walk by the shore holding hands and feeling their presence all around him. However, he acknowledges that capturing the essence of love and affection is as difficult as catching the wind, which is impossible.
The lyrics contain metaphorical references to the changing moods of weather, where in moments of fear and sadness, the love of a partner can provide warmth and security, helping to ease the blues behind. It is treating the person you love with affection and passion that will bring out the best response from them. Regardless, the song concludes by reiterating the fact that trying to catch the wind is an impossible dream, giving away the sense of hopelessness that love can hardly be captured, and it's just a fleeting gift.
Line by Line Meaning
In the chilly hours and minutes of uncertainty
During periods of ambiguity and doubt, I desire to be in your loving presence.
I long to be in the warm halls of your love and mine
I yearn to be in a place filled with our mutual love and affection.
To feel you all around me
I want to experience your embrace constantly.
To take your hand and walk along the sand
I dream of holding your hand while ambling on the beach.
Oh, but I may as well try and catch the wind
Despite the impossibility, I shall still make an attempt to achieve these fervent desires.
When sundown pales the sky
During sunset when daylight wanes
I want to hide a while behind your smile
I wish to take refuge behind your happy demeanor.
And everywhere I look your eyes I find
Your gaze is ubiquitous in my field of vision.
For me to love you now would be the sweetest thing
Loving you presently would be my most cherished experience.
It would make me sing
Such a joyous feeling would evoke musical expression from me.
Yeah, but I may as well try and catch the wind
Although love may be elusive, I shall still attempt to attain it.
I'm gonna catch that wind
I will strive to accomplish this insurmountable task.
Help me catch the wind all for you, babe
Please support me in my pursuit of this impossible endeavor for your sake, my love.
Just for you, baby
My efforts are solely for your benefit, my darling.
When rain has hung the leaves with tears
When the rainfall has caused the leaves to droop sorrowfully
I want you near to kill my fear
To mitigate my innermost apprehensions, I desire your proximity.
Help me to leave my blues behind
Grant me the strength to conquer my sadness and move past it.
For standing inside your heart where I want to be
Being enshrined within your loving heart is where I yearn to exist.
Oh, I long to be, oh, but I may as well try and catch the wind
While my heart desires this strongly, I know it may be an impossible task to achieve.
I'll try and catch the wind
Although challenging, I will make an attempt to turn my desires into reality.
I'm gonna try, oh, to catch the wind
Despite knowing how difficult it is, I will try my very best to attain my dreams.
Feel your arms around me, all around me [unverified]
I yearn to experience your loving embrace enveloping my entire being.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Donovan Leitch
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