Against the Wind is a song by American singer and songwriter Bob Seger. It was released in 1980 as the title track of his album Against the Wind.

The song became one of Seger’s biggest hits and is one of his most recognizable songs.

Against the wind Origins

The song was written by Bob Seger, who also performed it. The song speaks about nostalgia and the struggle against the challenges that life presents as we age.

Seger wrote the song while on tour, reflecting on his life and career.

Musical techniques used:

The song is a rock ballad characterized by its emotive vocal performance and introspective lyrics. Some of the musical techniques used in the song include:

1. Expressive singing: Bob Seger sings the song with passion and emotion, conveying the sense of struggle and nostalgia mentioned in the lyrics.
2. Instrumental arrangements: The song features carefully crafted instrumentation, including acoustic and electric guitars, as well as a piano, which contribute to the melodic atmosphere of the song.
3. Dynamics changes: The song transitions from soft, melodic moments to more powerful and energetic sections, creating a dramatic effect in the song’s narrative.
4. Emotive choruses: The song features choruses that highlight the central theme of struggle and perseverance, adding an element of unity and strength to the music.

Against the wind and Movies

This song has been used in various films and television shows over the years. Some of the movies and programs that have included the song in their soundtracks are:

1. Forrest Gump (1994): The song appears in this iconic movie in a scene where the main character, Forrest Gump, runs across the United States.
2. Striptease (1996): The song was also used in this film starring Demi Moore.
3. Runaway Bride (1999): Another movie that includes “Against the Wind” in its soundtrack, this time starring Julia Roberts and Richard Gere.
4. Miami Vice (TV Series): The song was used in several episodes of the 1980s television series.

Against the Wind has proven to be a timeless song that continues to be beloved by music fans and has been used in various ways in the world of entertainment over the years.

Bob Seger’s emotive performance and poignant lyrics continue to resonate with the audience.

Against The Wind Lyric

It seems like yesterday
But it was long ago
Janey was lovely she was the queen of my nights
There in the darkness with the radio playing low, and
And the secrets that we shared
The mountains that we moved
Caught like a wildfire out of control
‘Til there was nothing left to burn and nothing left to prove
And I remember what she said to me
How she swore that it never would end
I remember how she held me oh-so-tight
Wish I didn’t know now what I didn’t know then

Against the wind
We were runnin’ against the wind
We were young and strong, we were runnin’ against the wind

The years rolled slowly past
And I found myself alone
Surrounded by strangers I thought were my friends
I found myself further and further from my home, and I
Guess I lost my way
There were oh-so-many roads
I was living to run and running to live
Never worried about paying or even how much I owed
Moving eight miles a minute for months at a time
Breaking all of the rules that would bend
I began to find myself searching
Searching for shelter again and again

Against the wind
A little something against the wind
I found myself seeking shelter against the wind

Well those drifter’s days are past me now
I’ve got so much more to think about
Deadlines and commitments
What to leave in, what to leave out

Against the wind
I’m still runnin’ against the wind
I’m older now but still runnin’ against the wind
Well I’m older now and still runnin’
Against the wind
Against the wind
Against the wind

Still runnin’ (against the wind)
I’m still runnin’ against the wind
(Against the wind) I’m still runnin’
(Against the wind)
I’m still runnin’ against the wind
(Against the wind) still runnin’
(Against the wind)runnin’ against the wind, runnin’ against the wind
(Against the wind) see the young man run
(Against the wind) watch the young man run
(Against the wind) watch the young man runnin’
(Against the wind) he’ll be runnin’ against the wind
(Against the wind) let the cowboys ride
(Against the wind) aah
(Against the wind) let the cowboys ride
(Against the wind) they’ll be ridin’ against the wind
(Against the wind) against the wind
(Against the wind) ridin’ against the wind…

Source: LyricFind

Songwriters: Bob Seger