During the winter of 2009, Come Wind recorded their debut EP at Red Red Studios in Nashville, TN. Engineered and produced by Joshua Silverberg (formerly of Edison Glass), this handful of songs is slated to be released in the early summer of 2010. Come Wind are pretty jazzed about the EP, and are determined to promote it from every mountaintop they can climb to and in every valley they can crawl through.
Even in the midst of their 'fledgling' status, Come Wind have ample experience with the incredible joy and goodness that music can bring. Truly, there is within music something both vitally human and vitally Other, an experiencing through string and rhthym and voice and song of Presence and holiness. It is this intimate, dynamic experience of both music and the Presence of I AM that Come Wind hopes to share with its listeners. All four members know themslves to have been so blessed; as a result, they desire nothing more intensely than to share this blessing with others.
Understandably, the band is excited and anxiously anticipatory about their future. Come Wind has successfully saddled the ol' music-beast, and it is with true vigor that they must now hold on for their dear lives. No matter which path their adventure takes them on, the members of Come Wind remain confident that the Spirit of God will guide them to exactly where they should be.
Come from the four winds, O breath, and breathe upon these slain, that they may live.
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Midas
come wind Lyrics
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I can't live if this is what it is.
If the ends aren't meeting, there's no peace, no bliss.
We will gray before our time, for the monetary is our life.
Success,
Excess and more.
Happiness,
If avarice is idolatry, Then damned are our greedy souls.
I can't live if this is what it is.
If the ends aren't meeting, there's no peace, no bliss.
We will gray before our time, for the monetary is our life.
Midas will tell you that it's all in vain.
Security won't come to us through a golden thing.
But to love, and to feel it, our hearts will beat again.
And we will live again.
If avarice is idolatry, Then damned are our greedy souls.
I can't live if this is what it is.
If the ends aren't meeting, there's no peace, no bliss.
We will gray before our time, for the monetary is our life.
Come Wind's song Midas speaks of the dangers of greed and it's effects on the human soul. The lyrics suggest that when one is consumed with the desire for more and more, it becomes an idolatry, a worship of wealth and material gain. The songwriter suggests that such a lifestyle is damnable, akin to going against the divine plan for human life. They seem to imply that living for material gain is a fruitless existence, one that may leave us empty and devoid of true happiness. The repeated phrase "If the ends aren't meeting, there's no peace, no bliss" reminds us that ultimately, material possessions are not enough to bring satisfaction or contentment into our lives.
The song calls for a shift in values, reminding us that success defined by wealth, excessive living and the desire for more can only lead us to a dismal life. However, true success can be found elsewhere, especially in the things that matter most, such as love and the ability to feel it. The pledge to such values can help us find meaning and rejuvenate our lives.
In conclusion, this song serves as a reminder that when we live our lives for financial security as opposed to the things that matter most, we subject our souls to endless turmoil. It also suggests that a shift in values towards meaningful experiences can produce a life of happiness and fulfillment.
Line by Line Meaning
If avarice is idolatry, Then damned are our greedy souls.
If we prioritize the pursuit of wealth over everything else, our souls are condemned to damnation.
I can't live if this is what it is.
I cannot continue living in a world where greed is the only driving force.
If the ends aren't meeting, there's no peace, no bliss.
When our means fall short of our goals, we cannot attain happiness or contentment.
We will gray before our time, for the monetary is our life.
The pursuit of wealth consumes us and ages us prematurely.
Success,
Excess and more.
Happiness,
When all we touch turns to gold.
We believe that accumulating wealth is the path to success and happiness, even if it means having more than we need.
Midas will tell you that it's all in vain.
Even the legendary King Midas, whose touch turned everything to gold, realized that wealth was ultimately unfulfilling.
Security won't come to us through a golden thing.
We cannot achieve true security solely through material possessions.
But to love, and to feel it, our hearts will beat again.
And we will live again.
Only by embracing love and compassion can we revive our spirits and truly live.
If avarice is idolatry, Then damned are our greedy souls.
If we prioritize the pursuit of wealth over everything else, our souls are condemned to damnation.
I can't live if this is what it is.
I cannot continue living in a world where greed is the only driving force.
If the ends aren't meeting, there's no peace, no bliss.
When our means fall short of our goals, we cannot attain happiness or contentment.
We will gray before our time, for the monetary is our life.
The pursuit of wealth consumes us and ages us prematurely.
Contributed by Nathaniel A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.