Second Wind
The Woodys Lyrics

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ajust like a sailor
I drift on the sea
I waited so slong
for a southern breeze
and just when my patience
was wearing thin
you've given me my second wind
all of my lifetime'

s been chasing a dream
flying so high
I run out of steam
start to believe
wI would never fit in

hear the warning
heed the cry
of a deparate morning
for a love that's died

now I got a reason
to start living again
you've given me my second wind

all of my plans
are left up in the air
my poor heart
so full of despair
then I found you
my long lost friend
you've given me my second wind

hear the warning
heed the cry

of a deparate morning
for a love that's died

Overall Meaning

The Woodys' song Second Wind is a narrative of the singer's journey of longing for a new start in life. The lyrics depict the singer as a sailor who has been lost at sea and has been waiting for a southern breeze to guide him to his destination. The use of this metaphorical language describes the singer's hopelessness and uncertainty about his future. The first verse portrays the singer's exhaustion and his almost giving up on his dreams. However, just as he was about to lose all hope, he finds the person who gives him a second wind – a new lease of life. The second verse is the singer's way of explaining how this new person has helped him. The person has given him the motivation to restart and rejuvenate his life. In the third verse, the singer appreciates his newfound inspiration and gratitude for his long-lost friend who has shown him the path to his dreams. The chorus "hear the warning, heed the cry of a desperate morning for a love that's died" is a callout to those who are losing hope and giving up on their dreams to have faith in love and a second wind.

Line by Line Meaning

ajust like a sailor
I'm wandering without a clear direction in life, like a sailor drifting at sea.

I drift on the sea
I am moving forward aimlessly, without any specific purpose or goal.

I waited so slong
I have been waiting for something for a very long time, with great patience.

for a southern breeze
I have been waiting for a sign or opportunity that will help me move forward in life.

and just when my patience
Right when I was about to give up my hope or patience,

was wearing thin
when it was almost running out,

you've given me my second wind
you've provided me with new energy or inspiration to keep on going.

all of my lifetime'
Throughout my entire life so far,

s been chasing a dream
I have been relentlessly pursuing a dream or goal.

flying so high
I have been aiming high and pushing myself to succeed.

I run out of steam
I become exhausted and lose my energy or passion.