Learn about the meaning, history, and reception of bob seger's hit single against the wind, from his 1980 album of the same name Against the wind we were runnin' against the wind we were young and strong, we were runnin' against the wind and 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. The song explores the themes of maturation, memories, and integrity, and features backing vocals from glenn frey.
Bob Decker
Learn about the song's meaning, production, awards, and covers by other artists.
Against the wind is more than just a track in bob seger's formidable catalogue
It's a sweeping narrative of life's relentless voyage The 1980 classic doesn't just dabble in nostalgia It plunges listeners into a sea of vivid memories, contemplations on the innocence of youth, and the sobering reality of aging
