Four Strong Winds
Wandering Winds of Change: Glenn Yarbrough's Poetic Journey
Lyrics
Four strong winds that blow lonely
Expresses the enduring and relentless nature of the winds, symbolizing challenges and hardships.
Seven seas that run high
Highlights the vastness and unpredictability of life's experiences, akin to the vastness of the seas.
All those things that don't change come what may
Reflects on the constancy of certain aspects of life amidst change and uncertainty.
But our good times are all gone
Indicates a nostalgic acknowledgment that past joyful times have come to an end.
And I'm bound for moving on
Expresses a determination to move forward, leaving behind the past and its fading joys.
I look for you if I'm ever back this way
Conveys a hope of reuniting in the future, suggesting a possibility of returning to the same place.
Think Ill go out to Alberta
Contemplates a decision to move to Alberta, seeking a change and possibly better opportunities.
Weathers good there in the fall
Highlights the favorable weather condition in Alberta during the fall, making it an attractive destination.
Got some friends I can go to working for
Indicates the presence of potential employment and a supportive network of friends in Alberta.
Still I wish you change your mind
Expresses a lingering desire for the listener to reconsider and accompany the speaker.
If I asked you one more time
Suggests a plea for reconsideration, acknowledging past failed attempts at changing the listener's mind.
But we've been through that a hundred times or more
Emphasizes the repetition of discussions about the decision, indicating a sense of frustration or futility.
If I get there before the snow flies
Expresses a desire to reach the destination before the arrival of snow, implying a sense of urgency.
And if things are going good
Suggests that positive developments at the destination could prompt a reunion with the listener.
You could meet me if I send you down the fare
Offers the possibility of a meeting, contingent on the listener's willingness to travel.
But by then it would be winter
Forewarns that if delayed, the season might change, making the journey more challenging, possibly implying missed opportunities.
ain't too much for you to do
Indicates the harsh conditions and limited activities during winter, emphasizing the listener's potential isolation.
And those winds sure can blow cold way out there
Reiterates the harshness of the winds in the distant location, emphasizing the challenging nature of the journey.
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