Wind Of Change
Scorpions · Moment of Glory
I follow the Moskva
Down to Gorky Park
Listening to the wind of change
An August summer night
Soldiers passing by
Listening to the winds of change
The world is closing in
Did you ever think
That we could be so close, like brothers
The future's in the air
I can feel it everywhere
Blowing with the winds of change
[Chorus:]
Take me to the magic of the moment
On a glory night
Where the children of tomorrow dream away
In the winds of change
Walking down the street
Distant memories
Are buried in the past forever
I follow the Moskva
Down to Gorky Park
Listening to the wind of change
Take me to the magic of the moment
On a glory night
Where the children of tomorrow share their dreams
With you and me
Take me to the magic of the moment
On a glory night
Where the children of tomorrow dream away
In the winds of change
The wind of change blows straight
Into the face of time
Like a stormwind that will ring
The freedom bell for peace of mind
Let your balalaika sing
What my guitar wants to say
Take me to the magic of the moment
On a glory night
Where the children of tomorrow share their dreams
With you and me
Take me to the magic of the moment
On a glory night
Where the children of tomorrow dream away
In the winds of change
Down to Gorky Park
Listening to the wind of change
An August summer night
Soldiers passing by
Listening to the winds of change
The world is closing in
Did you ever think
That we could be so close, like brothers
The future's in the air
I can feel it everywhere
Blowing with the winds of change
[Chorus:]
Take me to the magic of the moment
On a glory night
Where the children of tomorrow dream away
In the winds of change
Walking down the street
Distant memories
Are buried in the past forever
I follow the Moskva
Down to Gorky Park
Listening to the wind of change
Take me to the magic of the moment
On a glory night
Where the children of tomorrow share their dreams
With you and me
Take me to the magic of the moment
On a glory night
Where the children of tomorrow dream away
In the winds of change
The wind of change blows straight
Into the face of time
Like a stormwind that will ring
The freedom bell for peace of mind
Let your balalaika sing
What my guitar wants to say
Take me to the magic of the moment
On a glory night
Where the children of tomorrow share their dreams
With you and me
Take me to the magic of the moment
On a glory night
Where the children of tomorrow dream away
In the winds of change
Wind Of Change
Released in 1984 on the album Moment of Glory, "Wind Of Change" stands as a defining anthem of the German rock band Scorpions. The track exemplifies the power ballad style that became central to their late 1980s success, blending soaring vocals with driving guitar riffs. While the song achieved massive commercial success and remains a staple of their live performances, its enduring legacy lies in its ability to capture the emotional intensity of the era. It is frequently cited as a pivotal moment in the band's evolution, marking their transition from hard rock to a more melodic, stadium-ready sound that would influence countless rock acts in the decades following.