Blowing In The Wind
Peter Paul And Mary · Other Songs - Peter Paul And Mary
Before they call him a man?
How many seas must a white dove sail
Before she sleeps in the sand?
How many times must the cannonballs fly
Before they're forever banned?
The answer, my friend, is blowing in the wind
The answer is blowing in the wind.
How many years must a mountain exist
Before it is washed to the sea?
How many years can some people exist
Before they're allowed to be free?
How many times can a man turn his head
and pretend that he just doesn't see?
The answer, my friend, is blowing in the wind
The answer is blowing in the wind.
How many times must a man look up
Before he can see the sky?
How many ears must one man have
Before he can hear people cry?
How many deaths will it take till he knows
That too many people have died?
The answer, my friend, is blowing in the wind
The answer is blowing in the wind.
The answer is blowing in the wind.
Blowing In The Wind
Released in 1963, "Blowing In The Wind" by Peter, Paul and Mary stands as a defining anthem of the folk revival era. The song's poetic structure and haunting melody were crafted to deliver a powerful social commentary on civil rights and environmental justice without resorting to direct political slogans. Its open-ended questions about freedom and peace resonated deeply with the public consciousness of the time, transforming it into an enduring symbol of non-violent protest. The recording captured the group's signature harmonies and acoustic instrumentation, establishing them as a leading voice in American folk music. Over decades, the track has been covered by countless artists across genres, cementing its status as a timeless classic that continues to inspire movements for social change.