1) Wind was a West Coast '60s … Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artist named Wind:
1) Wind was a West Coast '60s inspired German psych rock band. Their first album "Seasons" (1971) is considered to be a little classic in the early days of progressive rock. It features complex epic songs within heavy rock, psych-spaced out proportions. "Morning" (1973) is a catchy collection of almost conventional heavy rocking songs. Without gaining the commercial success, the band split in 1973. The drummer Lucky Schmidt will pursue his career with the band Aera.
2) Wind was started in 1985 by the composer Hanne Haller. The other members of the band at that time were Alexander "Ala" Heiler, Christine von Kutschenbach, Rainer Höglmeier, Willie Jakob, Sami Kalifa and Petra Scheeser.
The group has participated in the Eurovision Song Contest for Germany three times. The first time was shortly after the formation of the band, in Eurovision 1985. With the song Für alle they finished second, just behind the winning duo Bobbysocks from Norway. In 1987 Wind returned to the contest, performing Lass die Sonne in dein Herz in Brussels, Belgium. Once again they achieved a second place, this time behind Johnny Logan who represented Ireland. Lass die Sonne in dein Herz has since become the band's trademark tune, including welcoming visitors to their official website. Wind entered Eurovision for a third time in 1992 in Malmö, Sweden, with the song Träume sind für alle da. This time they were not as successful, finishing 16th of 23 participants. According to John Kennedy O'Connor in his book The Eurovision Song Contest: The Official History, Wind are the only act to ever finish second in the contest on two occasions.
3) Wind was a pagan black metal band from Poland formed in 1993 by vocalist/guitarist Lord Darkstorm of the black metal band Darkstorm and drummer Lord Wintersky. They released two demo/rehearsals and a promo tape before disbanding. Material from their second rehearsal, "Night My Queen" was rereleased with Darkstorm's "The Black Stone" in 2008.
4) Wind was a dark ambient project from Finland, formed in 1998 by Mikko Virkki aka Wircki (also in Hin Onde). His style, described as surrealistic neoclassical music with sinister synths and haunting atmosphere, has been compared to that of Devil Doll. Wind changed name to Varjosielu in 2000.
123 heiße Nächte
Wind Lyrics
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On a simple line, day by day
The earth spins on its axis
One man struggle while another relaxes
There's a hole in my soul like a cavity
Seems the world is out to gather just by gravity
The wheel keeps turning, the sky's rearranging
I'd like to feel that you could be free
Look up at the blue skies beneath a new tree
Sometime again, you'll turn green, and the sea turns red
My son, I said, the power of reflections over my head
The big wheel keeps on turning
On a simple line, day by day
The earth spins on its axis
One man struggle while another relaxes
We sang about the sun and danced among the trees
And we listened to the whisper of the city on the breeze
Will you cry in the most in a lead-free zone
Down within the shadows where the factories drone
On the surface of the wheel they build another town
And so the green come tumbling down
Yes, close your eyes and hold me tight
And I'll show you sunset sometime again
The big wheel keeps on turning
On a simple line, day by day
The earth spins on its axis
One man struggle while another relaxes
As a child solemn pray, my hope hides in disguise
While satellites and cameras watch from the skies
An acid drop of rain recycled from the sea
It washed away my shadow, burnt a hole in me
And all the king's men cannot put it back again
But the ghetto sun will nurture life
And mend my soul sometime again
The big wheel keeps on turning
On a simple line, day by day
The earth spins on its axis
One man struggle while another relaxes
In "123 heiße Nächte," Wind sings about the cycle of life and the struggles and inequalities that exist within it. The "big wheel" refers to the earth's rotation and how time continues to move on no matter what happens. The line "one man struggle while another relaxes" highlights the injustice and unfairness of society where some have it easier than others. Wind also talks about his inner struggles, with a "hole in [his] soul" that feels like "a cavity." He expresses a wish for freedom and a new beginning, mentioning the power of reflection and the hope for a green future.
The lyrics also touch upon environmental issues, with references to acid rain and the destruction of nature. Wind sings about the need to take care of the earth, mentioning the whisper of the city on the breeze and the plight of those living in lead-polluted areas. The song ultimately ends on a hopeful note, with Wind expressing a belief that his soul will be mended and that the "ghetto sun will nurture life."
Overall, "123 heiße Nächte" is a poetic and introspective song that touches upon themes of time, inequality, and environmentalism. It highlights the struggles and complexities of life while also expressing a hopeful and optimistic outlook on the future.
Line by Line Meaning
The big wheel keeps on turning
Life is constantly moving and changing
On a simple line, day by day
Life is a predictable routine
The earth spins on its axis
The world turns despite our individual struggles and triumphs
One man struggle while another relaxes
Life is not fair, and some people have it easier than others
There's a hole in my soul like a cavity
I am emotionally wounded and incomplete
Seems the world is out to gather just by gravity
The world is harsh and unforgiving
The wheel keeps turning, the sky's rearranging
Life moves forward and things change constantly
Look, my son, the weather is changing
Life is unpredictable and we must adapt
I'd like to feel that you could be free
I want my loved ones to feel true freedom and happiness
Look up at the blue skies beneath a new tree
Find joy in the simple things in life
Sometime again, you'll turn green, and the sea turns red
Change will come and the world will look different
My son, I said, the power of reflections over my head
I am deep in thought and contemplating life
We sang about the sun and danced among the trees
We found happiness in nature and simple pleasures
And we listened to the whisper of the city on the breeze
We were content in both rural and urban environments
Will you cry in the most in a lead-free zone
Can we find happiness in a world that is tainted by pollution and negativity?
Down within the shadows where the factories drone
Industrialization has left a negative impact on our environment
On the surface of the wheel they build another town
Society is constantly expanding and changing
And so the green come tumbling down
Our natural resources are quickly disappearing
Yes, close your eyes and hold me tight
Find comfort in the ones you love
And I'll show you sunset sometime again
We will experience beauty and joy again
As a child solemn pray, my hope hides in disguise
Even as a child, I was concerned about the state of the world
While satellites and cameras watch from the skies
We are being monitored and observed at all times
An acid drop of rain recycled from the sea
Nature can be harsh and unpredictable
It washed away my shadow, burnt a hole in me
The world can be emotionally damaging
And all the king's men cannot put it back again
Some wounds cannot be healed by external forces
But the ghetto sun will nurture life
Hope can still be found in unlikely places
And mend my soul sometime again
My emotional wounds will heal with time
Contributed by Grayson W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.