Only The Wind
Hazell Dean · Other Songs - Hazell Dean
I heard the screendoor slam and I was overcome with fright
So afraid that someone bad was trying to get in
And momma came to comfort me and said
"It's only the wind, and nothing more
Not the end of the world knockin' at the door
So close your eyes and dream again
Believe me, It's only the wind"
Everytime I'e had to face a bitter storm of life
Those words of comfort were my shelter in the night
But tonight I don't believe I'm able to pretend
The storm that you and I are up against is only the wind
I can hear you downstairs and you're just about to leave
There's nothing else that I can do to keep you here with me, no
And now the screen door's slammin' and I'm frightened once again
What I wouldn't give if I could be convinced
It's only the wind, and nothing more
Not the end of the world walking out the door
I wish that I could dream again
Believin' it's only the wind
oh,nothing more, not the end of my world
Walking out the door
I wish that I could dream again
Believin' it's only the wind
Only the wind
Only The Wind
Hazell Dean's 'Only The Wind' stands as a defining track from her 1980s solo career, capturing the melancholic essence of her signature style. Released during a period where she transitioned from her earlier work with The Hazels to a more mature, introspective solo sound, the song exemplifies the British new wave and synth-pop aesthetics prevalent in the era. The recording features Dean's emotive vocals layered over atmospheric production, characteristic of her discography which often explored themes of longing and emotional vulnerability. As a standalone single, the track remains a staple of her catalogue, reflecting the polished yet raw emotional quality that defined her contributions to 1980s music.