Joe King says of the song:
"I connected to the early Eastern explorers who were in the middle of the ocean not knowing where they were and not knowing if they were going to fall off the edge of the earth, or if they were going to discover new land, or if they were ever going to see their families again. That was me."
The Wind
The Fray Lyrics
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The silent waves are my company
And I lost the land between the sky it seems
And wondering, "Will the wind ever come free?"
Yeah
Cause I don't know, I don't know where I am
Can you tell me, will I break or will I bend
Oh, oh
I feel the sun coming out, rising from the east
And I see the empire, falling to her knees
And I lost the land between, her and me
My troubles are gone if the wind ever comes free
Yeah
Cause I don't know, I don't know where I am
Can you tell me, will I break or will I bend
Will the wind ever come
You, left me on the shoreline
You will stand and bare
But you, I'll find you waiting
You were waiting for me, waiting for me
Tried to kiss the emptiness
Lost the line between sky and sea
I feel the sun coming up, coming up, coming up, coming up
But I don't know, I don't know where I am
I will break or I will bend
Will the wind ever come again?
In The Fray's song "The Wind," the singer expresses feelings of being lost, both physically and emotionally. The opening lines, "Oh my God, think I'm lost at sea, the silent waves are my company," paint a picture of someone adrift in the ocean, seemingly without direction or purpose. The metaphorical use of the ocean and the wind as symbols of the singer's emotional state is apparent throughout the song. The lyrics suggest that the singer is searching for answers that may not come easily, "And wondering, 'Will the wind ever come free?'"
The chorus of the song echoes the singer's sentiment of confusion and uncertainty, "Cause I don't know, I don't know where I am, can you tell me, will I break or will I bend, will the wind ever come again?" The repeated use of "I don't know" highlights the feeling of being lost and alone. As the song progresses, the singer seems to gain some hope and optimism as he sees "the sun coming out" and the "empire falling to her knees." However, the question of whether or not the wind will ever come again remains a source of uncertainty.
Overall, The Fray's "The Wind" is a poignant exploration of feeling lost and searching for meaning. The use of ocean and wind imagery effectively conveys the feeling of being adrift and uncertain, and the chorus's repetition of uncertainty and questioning exemplifies the emotional turmoil of the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh my God, think I'm lost at sea
I feel disoriented and adrift, as if I have no direction or purpose.
The silent waves are my company
I am alone in the vastness of the ocean, with nothing but the sound of the waves for comfort.
And I lost the land between the sky it seems
I am so disconnected from my surroundings that even the boundary between the sea and the sky is blurred.
And wondering, "Will the wind ever come free?"
I am hoping for a breakthrough or a change in circumstance, but I am uncertain if it will happen.
Cause I don't know, I don't know where I am
I am completely lost and confused, with no sense of direction or purpose.
Can you tell me, will I break or will I bend
I am afraid of what the future holds and whether I will be able to withstand the challenges that lie ahead.
Will the wind ever come again
I am yearning for change and for something to shake up my current situation.
I feel the sun coming out, rising from the east
I am beginning to sense a glimmer of hope or optimism, as if a new day is dawning.
And I see the empire, falling to her knees
I am witnessing the collapse of something that once seemed invincible or indestructible.
And I lost the land between, her and me
I am realizing that there is a huge gap between myself and something or someone that I once felt close to.
My troubles are gone if the wind ever comes free
I believe that a change in circumstances or a new opportunity would solve all of my problems.
You, left me on the shoreline
Someone that was important to me has moved on, leaving me behind.
You will stand and bare
Although this person has left me, I know that they will persevere and overcome any obstacles that come their way.
But you, I'll find you waiting
Despite everything, I believe that this person will be there for me when I need them most.
You were waiting for me, waiting for me
I have faith in this person's loyalty and commitment to our relationship.
Tried to kiss the emptiness
I have attempted to fill the void or emptiness in my life with something, but it has not worked out.
Lost the line between sky and sea
I have become so disoriented and lost that I cannot distinguish between reality and fantasy.
I will break or I will bend
I am still uncertain about my ability to handle the challenges that lie ahead.
Will the wind ever come again?
I am still hoping for a breakthrough or a change in circumstance, even though I am not sure if it will happen.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ben Wysocki, David Welsh, Isaac Slade, Joseph King
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