Lyrics
Oh, the wayward wind is a restless wind
The speaker describes the "wayward wind" as a wind that is constantly moving and unsettled.
A restless wind that yearns to wonder
Emphasizes the restlessness of the wind, suggesting a strong desire to explore or roam.
And I was born the next of kin
The speaker reveals being born as the next of kin, possibly implying a natural connection to this wandering nature.
The next of kin to the wayward wind.
Reiterates the speaker's close association with the wayward wind as its next of kin.
In a lonely shack by a railroad track
Describes the speaker's upbringing in a humble dwelling near a railroad track.
I spent my younger days
Recalls the speaker's youth spent in this lonely place.
And I guess the sound of the outward bound
Suggests that the noise of trains leaving influenced the speaker's inclination towards a nomadic lifestyle.
Made me a slave to my wandering ways.
Expresses how the outbound trains shaped the speaker's character, making them a slave to a life of wandering.
Oh, the wayward wind is a restless wind
Repeats the description of the wayward wind as a restless force.
A restless wind that yearns to wonder
Reiterates the intense desire of the wind to wander, drawing a parallel to the speaker's own nature.
And I was born the next of kin
Restates the speaker's birthright as the next of kin to the wayward wind.
The next of kin to the wayward wind.
Reaffirms the close connection between the speaker and the restless wind.
Oh, I met a girl in a border town
Introduces a romantic episode in a border town, suggesting a love interest.
I vowed we'd never part
The speaker vows not to part with the girl, indicating a commitment despite the restless nature.
Though I tried my best to settle down
Despite efforts to settle down, the speaker finds themselves alone with a broken heart, implying the challenges of maintaining stability.
I'm now alone with a broken heart.
Highlights the consequence of the speaker's wandering ways on their romantic relationship.
Oh, the wayward wind is a restless wind
Reiterates the restlessness of the wayward wind.
A restless wind that yearns to wonder
Emphasizes the persistent desire of the wind to wander.
And I was born the next of kin
Repeats the notion that the speaker was born as the next of kin to the wayward wind.
The next of kin to the wayward wind.
Restates the close connection between the speaker and the wandering nature of the wind.
The wayward wind, the wayward wind, the wayward wind
Repeats and emphasizes the idea of the wayward wind, underlining its significance in the speaker's life.
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