Four Strong Winds
Wandering Winds of Change: The Story Within 'Four Strong Winds'
Lyrics
Four strong winds that blow lonely
Expressing the presence of strong winds that evoke a sense of loneliness.
Seven seas that run high
Referring to turbulent oceans, symbolizing challenges or difficulties.
All those things that don't change come what may
Highlighting the permanence of certain things despite external changes.
But our good times are all gone
Conveying the end of enjoyable moments or positive phases.
And I'm bound for moving on
Indicating the speaker's intention to move forward in life.
I look for you if I'm ever back this way
Expressing a hope to reconnect if the speaker returns to the area.
Think Ill go out to Alberta
Contemplating a move to Alberta, suggesting a desire for change.
Weathers good there in the fall
Highlighting favorable weather conditions in Alberta during the fall.
Got some friends I can go to working for
Considering employment opportunities with friends in Alberta.
Still I wish you change your mind
Expressing a wish for the other person to reconsider their decision.
If I asked you one more time
Suggesting a repetition of a request for a change of mind.
But we've been through that a hundred times or more
Acknowledging previous discussions about the same topic.
If I get there before the snow flies
Referring to the possibility of reaching a destination before winter.
And if things are going good
Optimistically considering positive circumstances upon arrival.
You could meet me if I send you down the fare
Suggesting a potential meeting if the other person provides transportation.
But by then it would be winter
Anticipating that winter would arrive by the time of the proposed meeting.
Ain't too much for you to do
Noting limited activities during winter and implying a sense of helplessness.
And those winds sure can blow cold way out there
Emphasizing the harsh and cold nature of winds in that distant location.
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