Lyrics: The Wind

Mariah Carey lyrics for “The Wind” showcase her ability to explore jazz influences with emotional depth. As Chris Nickson details in Mariah Carey: Revisited, the song was originally a 1950s jazz instrumental by Russell Freeman, later rediscovered by Walter Afanasieff on a Keith Jarrett record. Inspired by its melody, Mariah crafted poignant lyrics about a friend who died in a drunk-driving accident. Tackling jazz for the first time, she approached the genre with delicacy, mastering its complex rhythms. Marc Shapiro notes its “jazz-heavy” style, making it a standout in her experimental album.

The wind has taken you
You’re free finally at peace
So still you lie
Leaving your cares behind

The pain is gone
Gone with the spirit in your eyes
Now you’re wandering around
Above us
Looking downward as we cry

You’ve flown into the wind
Escaping all the hurt within
Took to the sky
Leaving all the world behind

So young to die
How could you let it all pass you by?

And do the wind go so many dreams
That you held inside
Now you’re just a memory
Burning in my mind, my mind

So young to die
How could you let life pass you by
And now you’ll never know I loved you
And now you’ll never know I cared

I really loved you
And now you’ll never know

You’ll only fade
Into the wind

Songwriters: Mariah Carey / Russell Freeman

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