The Irish Descendants have released many critically acclaimed albums, were named Best Roots/Traditional Artists at the East Coast Music Awards, won a Juno Award, signed a world-wide record deal with a major label, received numerous gold records (with another on its way) and sold out concerts right across Canada and the U. S.Traditional Newfoundland artists and Irish music.
The Irish Descendants have had a long career and many successes. The future could not be brighter for the band that only gets better. Few bands last from one decade to the next, even fewer continue to make great music, and none continue to attract new fans the way The Irish Descendants do.
Catch the Wind
The Irish Descendants Lyrics
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I want to be
In the warm hold of your loving mind
To feel you all around me,
To take your hand along the sand
Ah, but I may as well try and catch the wind
When sundown hails the sky,
everywhere I look, your eyes I find
And standing in your heart
Is where I want to be, I long to be
Ah, but I may as well try and catch the wind
When rain has hung the leaves with tears
I want you near to kill my fear
Help me leave all my blues behind
For me to love you now
Would be the sweetest thing
It would make me sing
Ah, but I may as well try and catch the wind
In the chilly hours and minutes of uncertainty
I want to be
In the warm hold of your loving mind
To feel you all around me,
To take your hand along the sand
Ah, but I may as well try and catch
Ah, but I may as well try and catch
The Wind
The Irish Descendants's song "Catch The Wind" is a classic love song that expresses the desire to be with someone who can provide safety and comfort during uncertain times. The song starts with the singer acknowledging the "chilly hours and minutes of uncertainty" and how they "want to be in the warm hold of [their] loving mind." This is a clear expression of their desire to be with their loved one and feel safe in their presence. The singer goes on to describe how they want to feel their loved one around them and take their hand along the sand, yet they admit that it feels as futile as trying to catch the wind.
The chorus describes how the singer wants to hide behind their loved one's smile and be in their heart, but again admits that it feels like trying to catch the wind. In the second verse, the singer talks about when it rains and how they want their loved one to be near them to kill their fear and leave their blues behind. The final lines of the song express how loving their partner would be the sweetest thing and make them sing, but they may as well try to catch the wind.
Overall, "Catch The Wind" is an emotional and heartfelt song that captures the essence of love's desire for a sense of security and comfort during times of uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
In the chilly hours and minutes of uncertainty
During times when I feel lost and unsure of what to do
I want to be
I desire to have a sense of direction and purpose
In the warm hold of your loving mind
I long to be in a secure and comforting space, wrapped up in your caring thoughts
To feel you all around me,
I crave to experience the closeness and intimacy of being surrounded by your love
To take your hand along the sand
I yearn to hold hands with you and explore the world, taking in all of its beauty
Ah, but I may as well try and catch the wind
I feel like my desires are unattainable, like trying to catch something intangible and impossible
When sundown hails the sky,
As the day comes to an end and darkness approaches
I want to hide awhile, behind your smile
I seek comfort in your smile and in your presence, to escape the troubles of the outside world
everywhere I look, your eyes I find
No matter where I turn, I am reminded of you and your love
And standing in your heart
I want to be deeply connected with you, to reside in the depths of your heart
Is where I want to be, I long to be
My greatest yearning is to be with you, in your heart and in your love
When rain has hung the leaves with tears
During difficult and emotional times when nature itself seems to reflect my sadness
I want you near to kill my fear
I want your presence to be the antidote to my fears and anxieties
Help me leave all my blues behind
I want you to guide me towards happiness and freedom from my sorrows
For me to love you now
My capacity to love you in this moment
Would be the sweetest thing
Would be the most wonderful and fulfilling experience
It would make me sing
I would feel overjoyed and inspired to express my happiness through song
Ah, but I may as well try and catch the wind
Despite my deepest desires, I feel like my happiness may be just as fleeting and impossible to catch as the wind
The Wind
The wind is a metaphor symbolizing the intangible and elusive nature of love and happiness
Contributed by Kylie N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@pthcamel
Hands down one of the best versions ever of this excellent song!
@pattydaley2021
My favorite song!
@benvanwessel1984
I think Donovan would be proud!
@PintDrinker60
I own everything they ever recorded. They remain in spite of changes over the years, my favorite band ever. I wish they'd record more.
@TheRacherry
These guys are fabulous. I just "discovered" them this morning when I listened to their version of "Let Me Fish Off Cape St. Mary" and was informed, via a posting on You Tube, that the group singing that wonderful song was called The Irish Descendants. I look forward to discovering more of their wonderful sound and will support them with my money as well as my mouth. Thanks for the great music, boys. (The lassie ain't bad to look at, either.)
@AaronBrownFogo
What a great song, absolutely love the Irish descendants, great voices, also a great harmonization touch to the song, best version I've heard, Thanks for posting! :)
@larrycooper7261
I heard this song 20 years ago, and have loved it ever since. It's beautiful and haunting at the same time. It always puts a smile on my face...
@TxKimberly
Absolutely LOVE this version of the song! I'd have to admit that I didn't care for the original, but this version is beautiful and a thing of wonder. Well done guys, very well done!
@brianl890
Music that rocks and speaks to sentimentality and all things good. I like it!
@bennie2003us1
A beautiful strong voice complemented by a talented bunch of musicians, doesn't get any better.