Four Strong Winds
Wandering Winds of Change
Lyrics
Four strong winds that blow lonely
Reference to strong, solitary winds
Seven seas that run high
Describing turbulent seas
All these things that won't change come what may
Reference to unchanging circumstances
But our good times are all gone
Indication that good times have passed
And I'm bound for moving on
Expressing a desire to move on
I'll look for you if I'm ever back this way
Commitment to search for someone in the future
I might go out to Alberta
Contemplating a move to Alberta
Weather's good there in the fall
Highlighting favorable weather in Alberta
Got some friends that I could go to working for
Considering employment opportunities with friends
Still I wish you'd change your mind
Expressing a wish for a change of mind
If I asked you one more time
Pleading for reconsideration
But we've been through that a hundred times or more
Acknowledging repetitive discussions
Four strong winds that blow lonely
Reiteration of the powerful, lonesome winds
Seven seas that run high
Reiteration of tumultuous seas
All these things that won't change come what may
Reiteration of unchanging circumstances
If I get there before the snow flies
Conditional statement about reaching a destination before snowfall
Things are going good
Positive outlook on current situation
You could join me if I send you down the fare
Inviting someone to join if fare is provided
But if you wait until it's winter
Discouraging waiting until winter for a decision
It would do no good
Emphasizing futility of waiting during harsh conditions
For the wind sure can blow cold way out there
Warning about cold winds in the mentioned location
Four strong winds that blow lonely
Repeat of the strong, lonesome winds
Seven seas that runs high
Repeat of turbulent seas
All these things that won't change come what may
Repeat of unchanging circumstances
But our good times are all gone
Reiteration that good times have passed
And I'm bound for movin' on...
Final declaration of intent to move on
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