The story behind
Billy Dean wrote and sang "Only the Wind," a country song released in December 1991 as the second single from his album *Billy Dean*. The lyrics tell the story of a man who recalls a moment from his childhood, when a strong wind frightened him while his mother comforted him. Now, in the present, he finds himself in a complicated relationship, and after an argument, the woman leaves. Hearing the gate slam shut, that childhood scene comes to mind, and he wonders if their breakup is only temporary. He tells himself it’s just the wind, nothing more. The video was directed by Bill Young and released in 1992. The song is 4 minutes and 19 seconds long. ↓ Skip to chords
Pet Shop Boys — Only the Wind
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From the album
Behaviour
Pet Shop Boys · 1990 · Track 5